posted by davidt on Tuesday June 03 2003, @09:30AM
astol writes:

The Big Issue features a two-page spread on the Morrissey. It gives a brief rundown of his history and talks about the upcoming documentary and new compilation album.
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RAM also writes:

In last week's Big Issue magazine they featured a glowing 1 page review of 'Under the Influence'. I believe the pic to go with the article was a new LA shot - Moz sat with shades in front of a slot machine.

Also, in a trailer for the next issue, Moz is the lead feature (sounds like it could even be an interview) so expect a possible cover. This issue comes out in most regions on the 2nd June 2003.
posted by davidt on Tuesday June 03 2003, @09:30AM
austere writes:

Just read this:

Smiths special supplement free with this week's NME! - NME.com

"Calling all SMITHS fans - look out for this week's issue of NME, which features a special supplement devoted to the legendary band.

The Smiths special will feature a host of nuggets from the NME archives, including a classic interview, every album review and a look back at the letters Morrissey wrote to the papers a music fan in the 70s, before he became one of the most popular cover stars in NME's history.

We also have a look at classic Smiths iconography, get the stars' opinions on the band, find out what NME.COM readers' 20 favourite Smiths songs are, and give away posters!"

Sounds wonderful.
posted by davidt on Tuesday June 03 2003, @09:30AM
LoafingOaf writes:

On May 23, The Scotsman published this review of Morrissey's "Under the Influence" compilation: Listen without prejudice by Fiona Shepherd

Excerpt:

Various: Under The Influence - Morrissey
DMC, £14.99 ****

As a music fan, I reserve the unimpeachable right to impose my magnificent music taste on less discerning acquaintances by any means necessary (but usually by rifling through any record collection that comes easily to hand after closing time). This is one of mankind's unwritten natural laws. Who knows how many formerly ignorant souls I have awakened through the repeated playing of Five's Greatest Hits or the persistent taping of the Moody Blues' back catalogue?
posted by davidt on Tuesday June 03 2003, @09:30AM
Torr Leonard writes:

Steven Wells rambles about hating Moz...again

Manchester - Cultural Chernobyl by Steven Wells, Playlouder
posted by davidt on Tuesday June 03 2003, @09:30AM
Brian G. writes:

Hey, there's a kid here who'd like your comments on one of his recent comics. It's based on the song "Well I Wonder". Based on what you guys say, he'll keep up the drawing. He calls it a 'graphic poem'.

Well I Wonder...
Art: Auguste Meyrat


posted by davidt on Tuesday June 03 2003, @09:30AM
John Lewry writes:

The new June issue of RECORD COLLECTOR magazine (UK) has The Smiths on the cover and a 16 page colour feature inside by Simon Goddard. The article is about records that inspired Morrissey and Marr's lyrics and music (eg 'Panic' inspired by T Rex's 'Metal Guru').

Most of it will be familiar with those who've read the book 'Songs That Saved Your Life' but there are a few new bits of fan trivia in there, including more lyrics from the lost song 'A Matter Of Opinion'. The full opening line is...

"Oh, sit by the fire with your books and pretend that you're active
But the very last stage of a nuclear age is unattractive"

There is also a UK Rough Trade discography and a lovely colour spread of the record sleeves. The article isn't available on-line but they do have a website - www.recordcollectormag.com. Somebody ought to scan for sake of those in US as some lovely photos.

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posted by davidt on Tuesday June 03 2003, @09:30AM
anais writes:

Morrissey gets a mention and small picture in the article "Gay Men We Love" in the summer 2003 issue of Bust ("for women with something to get off their chests") magazine. The picture is from the cover of "Your Arsenal." Here's what the writer, Amy Kellner, has to say:

"The Smiths were my favorite band in high school and I swear I didn't know Morrissey was gay. That's how naive I was. Of course now that I'm older, wiser and gayer, I can appreciate the Smiths on a whole new level. I look back and say 'Oh my God, 'This Charming Man' is totally about a gay hustler picking up a trick!' But when I was 13, it was simply a melancholy song about a 'punctured bicycle on a hillside desolate.' That's the genius of Morrissey. His lyrics are just ambiguous enough for you to make them your own, whether you're gay or just 'arty,' because those two things have the same stigma in high school. Recently, I was reading 'The Fourth Sex: Adolescent Extremes,' and it described adolescence as 'a sexually indefinite moment, in which gender ambiguity prevails.' I hereby dub Morrissey 'Patron Saint of the Fourth Sex.'" (p. 58)

Not sure that Morrissey has ever declared he was "gay," but I guess the writer makes that assumption.
posted by davidt on Tuesday June 03 2003, @09:30AM
Aly writes:

Panic
The Smiths and Morrissey Night

Sat 14th June
Quo Vadis
The Headrow
Leeds

£3 on the door
8pm - 1am

Also top prizes to be won in the Panic Raffle.
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