posted by davidt on Wednesday May 31 2006, @12:00PM
Torr sends the link:

Morrissey – 'The Youngest Was the Most Loved' (Sanctuary) - review by Ed Harcourt, Playlouder

You expect an introduction?

"The Youngest Was the First In the Gang To Die. Um, again I kind of find myself getting technical with the way it sounds, and obviously Tony Visconti is a massive influence on modern rock 'n' roll and he's one of the icons I guess as is Morrissey, so you've got these two amazing characters – one amazing artist and one amazing producer – and sometimes when you get an amazing artist and an amazing producer the means don't necessarily justify the end."

They're very much two icons of their time in a way.

"It's alright. I like the children singing. I feel really bad saying I don't like it. I don't dislike it, it's quite a nice song but I think it could have been executed better. Is it my speakers or does it sound a bit muddy? Who mixed it? Hmm, Tony Visconti mixed it. It sounds like Morrissey is treading water and it sounds quite like the last album. I liked some of the last album, but it's like 'come on Morrissey, don't disappoint me, don't let me down.'

"He's writing about the same things as well. The youngest was the most loved [whispers] and he became a killer. Oooooh yes! I don't really know what he's trying to say in this song, but I do love Mozza. It's underwhelming. But I do like the kids choir. Mind you, Daz Sampson has a kids choir..."
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Belligerent Ghoul also sends the review:

Morrissey - The Youngest Was The Most Loved (Attack/Sanctuary) - single review by John Murphy, musicOMH
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  • Morrissey IS treading water. 'Youngest' is like all the Quarry/ROTT songs with the exception of 'Gang' and 'Dear God' - nothing to hate, nothing to love. Mediocre. I can't believe Morrissey thinks the material Jesse contributes (or Alain and Boz) is so wonderful. Why? Morrissey has been underperforming since the 'Boxers' single and new inspiration is needed.
    Anonymous -- Wednesday May 31 2006, @12:20PM (#222406)
  • Are people actually paid to review one song from an album that's been released for weeks? Where's the mention of the B-Sides??
    Anonymous -- Wednesday May 31 2006, @10:26PM (#222529)
  • Excellent review. Hope people recognise what a weak single this is now.
    Anonymous -- Thursday June 01 2006, @07:55AM (#222595)


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