I just posted on the general board, typed up after a "head-up" from Stinky.

Morrissey feature from today's Sun (UK)

There's a small review, a very small side panel named "The Lowdown" and an interview, by Jacqui Swift

After 25 years as one of our greatest and most iconic singer/songwriters, Morrissey is still at the top of his game with Ringleader Of The Tormentors, his amazing eighth album. It was inspired by Rome, the city which has given him a new perspective on life. Here, the former Smiths man reveals why he moved to Italy and how he finally got to work with T-Rex producer Tony Visconti and acclaimed composer Ennio Morricone. He also talks about finally getting used to being an icon and why he thinks The Smiths should have continued but that his solo work is his best ever.

Ok, here goes, just remember, I’m not Swedish so I didn’t understand all the words. Those I’ve written in CAPITAL LETTERS I don’t quite understand so hopefully someone who does understand can fill them in and change any errors I have made with the translation in general. Cheers.

There is an interview and an album review of ROTT in the April issue of SPIN magazine. Some tidbits discussed include the meaning of the album title, Morrissey and Marr asking Visconti to produce The Queen is Dead, and Morrissey recently dishing out 60,000 pounds to Mike Joyce.

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ROTT Review

The Boston Phoenix, a weekly paper that covers arts and entertainment around New England, has put Morrissey on the cover and reviewed ROTT.

The article:
Moz-a-mania

My favorite excerpt from the article:
Marks out of 10 for Ringleader of the Tormentors? Minus 12. Three hundred and two. Morrissey exists on nobody’s scale but his own, which is his great problem and his gift to the world.

The cover:

It'll not be everyone's cup of tea but I find it quite amusing!

http://www.myspace.com/puppinisisters

Friend of the star, Linder at the Tate Gallery, London. From their website

CNN should never be a source of news or entertainment, but:

EW review: 'Basic Instinct 2,' good fun 0

excerpt:

"Dr. Michael Glass, played by a refined, tall, rosebud-lipped actor named David Morrissey, who looks like the rock star Morrissey -- that is, if Morrissey had become the vice president of a bank."

For those that have Sirius Satellite radio access, this weekend is all dedicated to The Smiths and Morrissey songs. They are also going to be airing ROTT. Starts after mid-night friday, right through til Sunday night.

The Smiths’ Reunion Weekend
3/31 - 4/2

The Smiths recently turned down a 5 million dollar offer to reunite…but they can’t turn down First Wave. It’s a Smiths Reunion Weekend, starting Friday at 12 am ET. All weekend long it's nothing but The Smiths and Morrissey music including rare tracks, live songs and the premiere of Morrissey’s new CD before it hits stores. The Smiths’ Reunion Weekend - exclusively on First Wave!