by then end of August two major newspapers here (Portugal) said that there would be two releases to happen soon, one being a single and the other a full album. Can't remember too well the dates they mentioned, but I believe the single was scheduled for September the 9th and the album for September the 23rd. They said that the name of the album would probably be "Irish blood, English heart" - I thought by the time it was not very likely and dismissed it as a rumour. I thought about translating the articles to English and posting it here, but I had no time and a very limited access to the internet at the time, for which I apologise.

I told everybody who talked to me about the articles to be suspicious about it, because it seemed it was the old NME rumour being recycled again. A friend of mine told me that some record company had those new albums announced at its webpage, but he was not sure about which record company it was, suggesting it might have been Beggar's Banquet - I checked their webpage and saw nothing, though.

It was hard to contradict everybody who read the articles in those newspapers, even because those are respectful ones, but let's see what's going to happen. I'd rather that Morrissey had indeed a record deal, but...

I am just surprised that Moz is getting all this recognition this time around. What about his last tour? Why was there no hype then? He added 4 new rather weak songs to the set and threw in a few oldies. Why is it different now?
I think it is because he has been quiet for so long and that is the only reason. We fans create all the hype ourselves. This is definitely not the Moz of old days by any means. Would that person sell pillow cases and condoms at his show? Think not. We are making him rich people.

It's way too late to forgive the NME for their constant, personal slaggings of Morrissey.

I hope he turns down EVERY interview request from them and refuses to give Press Passes to them for the Royal Albert Hall gigs.

The NME... bag of shite.

Two things from the article that shed some light on where NME is going with this.

1. The caption under the photo: "Morrissey - You never know, he might even start talking to us again"
They are brown-nosing to try to get Moz to talk to them again, because they've decided it would make them look cool and give them credibility, something they are sorely lacking. Also, they would like the kudos of getting an interview with him now since he refuses pretty much all UK requests. If they think they can make up for their appalling treatment of him over the years by arse-licking for a few months, they are no doubt mistaken. I have not forgotten the things they've said about him (like telling readers to 'brick him off stage'), and I have a feeling Moz hasn't either.

2. The alleged quote from the guy from the Vines: "The wheel has definitely turned – and you guys made The Smiths Number One in your poll."
(If he really said that, he needs to get his arse kicked until he agrees to have his tongue surgically removed from the NME's backside)
If Moz starts to increase his profile in the UK, the NME want to try to take credit for it, as if anyone in the fucking world gives a shit what band was most influential on their bitchy shitty magazine over the years. Yeah, I'm so sure Moz has them to thank for selling out the Albert Hall. They are so fucking pathetic and spineless.
Also, I would like to know what exactly constitutes this so-called "Moz revival", "comeback", etc. Where did he go? Where is he coming back from? He toured two years ago, but of course THEY weren't interested then, so it might as well have never happened.
The NME makes me sick.

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and

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or on the discussion board.

Re-sign to Rough Trade? The words "boll" and "ocks" spring to mind.

Yay!

after the rumors swirling around about who he was wanting to produce the music at one point (moby)and the crowd he was now aiming it at (hispanics), i was kinda surprised by the familiarity of the tunes from the sound down to the lyrics. I suppose the point is that since its very similar to albums that haven't done well commercially, I really don't think that a label offering the sort of deal that he wants will come courting.

I think that someone like Geoff Travis would be good in this situation because from the vibe i get from him, he busts his ass to get things done.

I think he's mainly responsible for the Strokes success. There are thousands of punk/garage bands that stay in the gutter, yet they were one of the first in an eon to actually get some radio play on something than the granola cruncher radio station. How much more special are the Strokes than the rest? They are better looking and have hooks in their songs, but that's about it.

I think Moz has a better case for gaining chart success back in the UK like he did way back when and building on it from there out. Mark Simpson is right. Holding onto one segment of the American audience does not really equivalate into massive american success. Top 40 charts are a crossover affair, and even though the UK ones can be a bit crappy, they are more willing to embrace oddities and the staples because its based more on the love of the person who does it.

American charts are no longer like that. Songs get played millions of times, but there is no loyalty or curiosity for the band who makes them, and bands that were cool just a couple of years ago are now being quickly pushed into the MOR stations. The Red Hot Chilipeppers, No Doubt, 311 and Alanis Morrissette now have a selection of lovely coma inducing music just so they can stay on the radio. KROQ might still feature him, but the rest of middle america would quickly pass him on to the mix station simply because of when he became popular.

I don't want to rain on any parade, but I thought Rough Trade went bankrupt a decade ago. Shows what I know. Maybe he can get a deal on Alan McGee's Poptones label, now that the Hives have saved them from bankruptcy. But then again, money + contract + confusion. The same industry dance begins, and we're all here to speculate.

I could send you on a wild goosechase by telling you to buy the "best of morrissey".

But that would be cruel, so I won't.

Score -24. Unfunny.

No no no, Morrissey is only Rick Springfield´s second coming, and yes, he´s as good.

He looks like Bryan Adams?! Wah?! Who the hell are ya and why did you create an account here if you don't know who Morrissey is? Unless...you're joking.....hmmmm......

I have a feeling that our Gonzo might be having a laugh. Just a hunch...and the fact that he's been posting comments on this site for over a year. Sorry mate, if I had points, I'd moderate you up.