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I Know It's Over...
Just got done with my first listen to "Years of Refusal." I'm struck by two aspects: first, we've already heard the vast majority of the album. The new material introduced on the last tour comes out just fine (IMO) with "Squeezing My Skull" really becoming a strong song. Other than the songs we've already heard, the new material (on first listen) doesn't seem to carry the same weight. I hope my opinion changes.
Two, I must confess disappointment with the lyrics. Besides, "Squeezing My Skull" there are really no memorable lyrics from this album. IMO, this is the first Morrissey album in which he fails to deliver the goods: no witty insights, sly one liners, just average run of the mill fair here.
With what seems a plethora of b-sides at the ready, I'm really hoping I get my Morrissey lyrical "tofu and potatoes" in those works.
P.S. I think the band with Morrissey singing with them sounds great.
Two, I must confess disappointment with the lyrics. Besides, "Squeezing My Skull" there are really no memorable lyrics from this album. IMO, this is the first Morrissey album in which he fails to deliver the goods: no witty insights, sly one liners, just average run of the mill fair here.
With what seems a plethora of b-sides at the ready, I'm really hoping I get my Morrissey lyrical "tofu and potatoes" in those works.
P.S. I think the band with Morrissey singing with them sounds great.