I liked YOR from the first time I heard it but not like I liked the others. It is growing on me much more every time I play it. Certainly there are songs that I truly love now, but unlike other releases there are songs I truly can say I don't like. I don't like Black Cloud really at all. I've tried, too. Something is Squeezing My Skull has definitely gone up in my ratings but definitely not on the top of the list. Having said that I must point out that You Were Good In Your Time is my absolute favorite on the album. I love the lyrics to it and the whole dramatic intro, extro are perfect for it, I think. The words are tragically beautiful. Morrissey's voice suits that song perfectly. He sounds like he feels it. Time takes all breath away. It takes you back to time's tide will swallow you and other significant lyrics we all identify with. I do think that Shame is the Name and Because of My Poor Education, which are B-sides, are better than some of the songs on the album. Mozzer does that a lot, though. Some of his B sides are wonderful. Let me point out Skin Storm and My Dearest Love just to name two. I love THPGU, always have, always will. It is just catchy, juvenile and something I sing very loudly to. I think Moz is allowed to produce a song like that from time to time that isn't quite so deep. Makes me think the lyrics were written in 10 minutes. Love it. Says something, too, which justifies listening to it.
All in all, YOR is not my favorite Moz album and probably never will be. I do play it, though, and I have every other thing he ever did. Let's face it Ringleader was a tough act to follow. Seeing him live cinched the deal for me. (Still didn't get Black Cloud, though)???