Give it a rest ferrcrissakes!!

He doesn't sell records or downloads for shite and burns through money like there's no tomorrow. So some more dates soon wouldn't surprise me.

he should only do more if his hearts in it
i thought he was going to australia or new zealand? i did hear that rumour
should be some more english dates probbably

this really isn't "news" as much as it is speculation..the guy running Moz's mech table confirmed he is contracted all through next year and expects east coast dates in the States for early next year.

NO! He needs to take a break. As much as I'd love to see him again...NOOO. Not yet.

#1 Rest. That goes without saying.
#2 Pick up the shows that you cancelled, particularly in the SE US in 2009.

I used to get excited about a possible M appearance somewhere near me & used to save up to travel to see Him but now I'm not that excited anymore...I haven't even bought the last 2 releases because it's not the M I once knew.

And the dreaded setlist is not getting many fans out to see Him either...the only shows that sold out from this last Swords tour were Pomona & Ventura & that was at the very last moment! I think most casual fans would be happy with atleast one song from Arsenal & Vauxhall but we all know that's unlikely.

It's truly sad to see M go out like this.

It's his choice to tour, if you don't like it, don't go. While we all have our opinions, some of the posters here act like they are experts on what he can and cannot do, or should an should not do, please.

If your fed up or think he is going out the wrong way, find another artist to follow so closely.

I for one am very excited, hopefully more west coast shows.

and rumors? I know someone who...

yeah , shutup

I also know somebody [who works for somebody] who knows of somebody who works for this "biggish" band...but their name escapes me.

This is absolutely nonsensical and should not be on the main page!

like play only 3-4 songs that you have played in the last 5 years. deal?
time to retire how soon is now. Next time morrissey plays that, johnny marr better be on guitar.
Also moz needs to shoot the band member who suggested playing a distorted version of 'this charming man.'
moz needs to find another song to take his shirt off too. It is like he is playing let me kiss you, just for that purpose.

and finish what you started in Liverpool. As much as i hate Liverpool for the bad memories and of course the beatles, i would drag myself kicking and screaming back there to see my beloved Morrissey. And for that reason only!

Setlist:
The boy with the thorn in his side,
Stretch out and wait,
Rubber ring,
Reel around the fountain,
I am hated for loving,
Speedway,
Everyday is like Sunday,
These things take time,
Back to the old house,
I'm not sorry,
You know i couldn't last,
Bigmouth strikes again,
Friday mourning,
Shoplifters of the world unite,
Trouble loves me.

Encore:
The more you ignore me the closer i get.

A perfect evening me thinks.

Nooo! Will I get some points now?
What a STUPID piece of news. Sorry but it is.

I remember when Morrissey gigs used to be an "occassion", some rare treat. There was a palpable tension, an electricity in the air that made them different to gigs by any other artist.

Unfortunately his touring of the last 5 years has ended those days. Still love his gigs, but just as I love Wedding Present, Inspiral Carpets, Ian Brown, etc, gigs.

Kewpie and moz's milk are,obviously,sorry that it,as a tour,so far,over.There are many others.I don't blame david t for the rumours,but really,unless there is confirmed,it is just conjecture.I know many people who know people who hate Moz but say this or that.SAVE IT UNTIL!

If it is true - which I doubt - please, please somebody stop him before he self destructs

While I think it'd be great if he came back east (I've never seen him live yet, just got into his music a couple years ago) it sounds as though he could use a break. Maybe the summer would be a better time to come. Revamped set list and all :)

Night 1: Your Arsenal complete
Night 2: Vauxhall and I complete

Each night with 6 extra songs, none of which having been played in 2009.

point being, as far as moz goes, i believe it when i see it.

Tour all the States bordering Canada....we need ya..plus its hell of a statement.

Then he should tour if he wants! I am excited about the news. I hope it's true about an East Coast (south-east included!) tour. Looks like I need to start saving!

I agree that he needs rest, but early 2010 could mean March - he'll have a bit of a rest from now until then. It may or may not be enough. We'll see, I guess.

he did what a lot of popular older bands/artists are doing and performed an entire classic album front to back. saw the pixies do "doolittle" and it was pretty amazing. and he'd still have time to whip out some favorites and new songs too... just a thought.

what so we can hear more:
This Charming Man
Black Cloud
When Last I Spoke To Carol
How Soon Is Now?
Ganglord
I'm Throwing My Arms Around Paris
Is It Really So Strange?
One Day Goodbye Will Be Farewell
Death At One's Elbow
Teenage Dad On His Estate
Because Of My Poor Education
The World Is Full Of Crashing Bores
Why Don't You Find Out For Yourself?
Cemetry Gates
The Loop
Ask
Don't Make Fun Of Daddy's Voice
I'm OK By Myself /First Of The Gang To Die

great. not.

yeah i gotta agree with the rest of the comments. moz just needs to take 2010 to rest up. it would be wise of him to gracefully retire in 2011 with a final album and world tour.

He gave me and my wife a great California run.
We intuitively un-invested in Indio before he did, instead traveled to vegas (saw the cranberries too).
Vegas was fine for us, we felt the thinner setlist, but thought he was great. Left us wanting more.. First show since the LA palladium
run. Came home happy to travel to San Diego, for front row center, but behind the pit that had what looked like only 25 people in it, every one of which got much luv from the man. My wife and I had direct eye contact with him all night.
I was wearing a vintage tee from 1991 "the motor cycle au pair boy" tour. He Noticed it for sure. It was us, a rail, a 5 foot gap to the 2 rows of heads, another rail and him.. He threw his shirt right at me but it opened like a parachute before it ever reached me, arghhh!! Still, A perfect night, all you could hope for. So, then SAW him obviously distressed about not being able to hear himself at gibson and wifie and i got in for $60 ea after HSIN began outside Ventura because it sold out..
He still has it..
Sounded and looked great to me..
If he can come out and played 10 songs for 40 minutes, I'd go.. You?
Thanks for all of the reviews..
Eddy
out

well what do you know, quoted on the front page and all.

very own Never Ending Tour?

Why do people keep talking about a needed rest before going back out on tour? Morrissey was rested before this tour, and he encountered similar problems on this tour, as he did on the last.

Morrissey doesn't need ample rest. Morrissey needs to get in shape. He's only 50, and he functions like he's on disability.

Morrissey could take the year off, and the next tour would still likely be riddled with canceled shows, and more "the dog ate my homework" type excuses.

In the past, Morrissey was about quality over quantity, which is an absolutely dead and buried art form. Now, Morrissey is out and about, but with the attitude of a government worker. All of this comes across as career desperation, and it's not endearing. He's been seen enough.

It's just one big money grab before Moz heads for the old folks home. If he's having this much trouble at 50, who knows what condition he will be in, in five to ten years?

This board and the majority of you who slink about on it are the most sickening purposeless cretins one could imagine.
Who would ever believe this is a Morrissey fan site by the reactions to a possible 2010 tour.
Yes it is understandable that some may worry of his health and think he needs a break. The sad thing is that should be the rule not the exception.

But those who even at a mere rumor immediately begin their incessant bitching at his band and his future set list and all his most recent work, branding them as awful and terrible, etc. is downright scary. Not to mention those calling for his retirement. And this is on his alleged “fan” site so to speak.

Yes perhaps he does need a much deserved break as everyone knows including himself, though it seems pretty clear that his heath is not the best even during his down times, one example being he had to delay his 2009 US tour’s start do to sickness and he hadn’t played in months, so not sure touring is the cause of his recent ills. Really what he needs to do is space out his tour better, stop with the back to back shows and try to schedule a further extra day off whenever possible, maybe when he’s traveling a great distance. Though this will mean less shows in the same period of time and less in the same general area, this should help him keep his health up as much as anything. Along with the added benefit of maybe cutting down on some of you cretins crawling into multiple shows only to complain about similar set lists.

As for the relentless droning of “he’s terrible these days”, “he writes crap songs lately”, “his performances’ suck”, “the band should be sacked“, “the obsessive anti-Jesse rampage” all because of their jealousy, “he should just retire”, I have a suggestion for you all. Since clearly all of you who live on here whining and bitching about this non stop, complaining endlessly about someone you clearly do not like anymore (if you ever even did or if any record company or journalist ever visited this site they would think it‘s a Morrissey war zone as opposed to his exclusive web site designed for his true fans and followers) on his damn fan site, which if it’s not a sign of being mentally unbalanced, then I’m not sure what is - so why not use that mental demented state you’re in to your advantage and pretend he is retired as most of you suffer from hallucinations and delusions as indicated by your lack of support, inane drum rolls of Morrissey bashing and the overall gloom and despair looks on the face of those who attend the gigs of their hero. Convince yourself of that reality - much as you convince yourself that your future won’t consist of a halfway house and jail and an early grave - and come to believe he is retired as you so think he should be. Then like magic, you won’t need to visit or write on here anymore about someone who’s left the stage and no new records to bash as they won’t exist to you and no “awful, pathetic, redundant” concerts to attend as well retired singers don’t perform anymore.
Then all will be fine. You don’t have to get so so worked up over how Morrissey has changed as he’s done. Morrissey won’t have to look out into the crowd and see your lifeless mummified bodies standing there taking pictures of each other in the crowd while he performs and we, the few who remain will not have to read your endless non stop inane drivel on here over and over again.
So you win, we win and Morrissey wins. Everyone wins.

Well everyone except those unfortunate unlucky ones who must encounter your sad useless pathetic talent less tasteless selves in the real world on a regular basis and have to put up with you all unavoidably. Though even they may pray to Santa for, and take comfort in, the thought that you all are one drunken misstep in front of a speeding double decker bus away from solving that as well.

Morrissey has written a 'special' new album. It will be recorded next year then sold to the highest bidder.
You're all going to love it...exciting stuff eh?
"Caswell Predicts"

16 December 2009

Statement from Morrissey to True-to-you

On these last days of the old year, I thank everyone who attended the 2009 concerts.
My personal favorites were:

1 Dublin
2 Dusseldorf
3 Munich
4 Pomona
5 Warsaw

The three Brixton concerts were dramatic and perfect for me, and there was a great air of adventure in both Estonia and Latvia. The Russian concerts were a big thrill, but in the absence of even a speckle of publicity .. it's difficult. You begin to feel as if you're playing to a private club - and, in fact, you are. We pondered on the massive poster-campaigns for others and we wondered how such things become possible. The audiences in Russia were loud and greatly inspiring.
Hope denied in Liverpool, and the physical limits were tipped in Swindon – these were life's unfortunate lows.
I spent the night at the Great Western Hospital in Swindon where the staff restored my faith in humanity. I had no idea such kindness existed.
There were more stop-start-trap-doors and cancellations this year than ever before, and it's difficult to keep your mental balance and to remain unclouded at such times. Since every living person appeared to have some strain of flu, there seemed no reason why I should escape it, and I could not listen to medical advice that cautioned me to stand back from the audience and not to shake anyone's hand. Life has come to this? By tours' end I had no face worth rearranging.

The landscape of familiar faces who have replaced the Irregular Regulars, and who attend as many of the concerts as possible, continue to astound me. I don't know how – or even why – they attend so many. It is remarkable, and the financial costs must wipe them out for good. I am repeatedly honored and speechless by their dedication.
There are no 2010 plans to fire me out of a cannon. Hopes of concerts in New Zealand and Australia collapsed under a mound of doubts. That's life.
Even though you see the death of culture all around you, you also want to raise whatever it is you do to a higher plane, yet there is no one, it seems, who can inch the Morrissey thing forwards. As we all now know, the world of music is purely market-driven – not even youth-driven anymore. Talent or merit or songs do not enter the equation for a split second; the campaign is the thing, the campaign is what is discussed amongst the public, the campaign is what impresses the press, and the songs are never a factor. The labels will only push the "artists" that they themselves have discovered, and have no interest in the self-made, blah, blah. But my parting with Universal is not a negative. I am sorry that "Swords" was such a meek disaster. It was proposed and accepted as a budget-priced CD, yet emerged everywhere as the most expensive CD in the racks. It was poorly distributed and didn't stand a chance, and ranks as the lowest chart position I've ever encountered. I remain steadfastly proud of "Years of refusal", which along with "You are the quarry" and "Ringleader of the tormentors" are my life's peaks. These three will allow me to die in peace. I am no longer in the thrall of anything that preceded them; the past is not me.
I was delighted at the radio airplay in England for "I'm throwing my arms around Paris", which seemed to match both "Suedehead" and "That's how people grow up" singles for rotation.
However, "I'm throwing my arms around Paris" did not chart in France! ... but everything has its time and place...

What does the future hold? What does the next minute hold? It all rests as ever on determination – that which springs from somewhere deeper than the body. Record label interest is zero, but the sun will creep back into the room one way or another. It always does.

Small and bowed, I offer you my eternal thanks, and my hopes for a steady 2010, full of good grace and no darkness.

MORRISSEY
London, December 2009.

Here's a suggestion:

"You Know I Couldn't Last"
"Handsome Devil"
"Paint a Vulgar Picture"
"Don't Make Fun of Daddy's Voice"
"Mamma"
"When Last I Spoke..."
"At Last I am Born"
"Suedehead"
"Half a Person"
"The Operation"
"What She Said"
"Southpaw"
"I've Changed My Plea"
"How Soon Is Now"
"Good in Your Time"
"You're Gonna Need..."
"Hand in Glove"
encore: I Know It's Over

3 shows in the UK, USA and Europe, each in venues of under 500 capacity.

Watch the tickets fly.

He's got around too much lately. The old trollope.

ohio needs moz!

You are vile.

What is with all the hate of the U.S. and MOZ?
You act like he asks america what he should do.I mean,he plays for 70 minutes,on a good day,and has a place to live here,what gives with the attitude? He plays where he wants,why hate the greater usa public for that? Trust me,we love him and know he is not from here,but our problems are your problems,except we don't throw glass or plastic bottles at him.We,i guess,just cook meat that waves in the wind,and have to log on to internet people who "know" his every move,except for when he of course,does'nt want to play a show,that he of course,booked.Then all the inside info is nowhere to be told or seen.Except in Oakland.Lame is the game,oooops.
England,and other parts of Europe are mad,perhaps bitter,but no reason to mad at us.California takes care of him alone,is that why?

I wish the moderators would kindly disappear.

I don't think your point is altogether worthy of 'troll' by the trolling moderators.

When will david tseng realise the reason this site is on a downwards trajectory is because of the petty site politics and still more so the asinine moderators?

Regarding your point, you're wrong. The reason Morrissey gigs were once 'an event' is because he sang them like they were a rare thing. He made them an event through his understanding of the drama of pop. However, I must admit they've become a little 'de rigeur' in recent years.

The reasons why?

Poor set-lists. Undignified stripping on stage in his 50s. Poor playing live, never more evident than on 'This Charming Man.'

The situation is not irretrievable. He just needs to have a break, devise a good set-list and hire Bernard Butler.