John, England writes:

The unthinkable has happened. A Morrissey song has been A-listed on the UK's most listened-to station (Radio 2)!
It was single of the week a few weeks back, then made it to the B list and has now been added to the A list.

The single also gets the following review on the HMV website:

Probably the best song on Morrissey’s mighty comeback record, ‘First Of The Gang To Die’ is a majestic slice of indie-pop that recalls much of his earlier, highly regarded, solo work. Detailing the life (and death) of anti-hero Hector and his role in Mexican youth culture, this is a sophisticated track featuring an insistent tune and provocative lyric that proves that the mighty Moz is back to his magnificent best. Genius.