It's got at least 5 genuinely great songs which makes it his finest album since Vauxhall.
Jim Jim Falls - 7, a sturdy tune but some duff lyrics and a grating arrangement
Love Is On Its Way Out - 9, a beauty. Classic Morrissey themes and a lovely tune
Bobby, Don't You Think They Know? - 9.5. Another brilliant song. A really original sound for Morrissey, love the gobbledegook lyrics and the line 'oh the pleasure you bring to us, oh whenever you sing for us' is one of his finest.
I Am Not A Dog On A Chain - 3, a horrible song in every sense. A tragedy that the album was named after it.
What Kind Of People Live In These Houses? - 6.5 don't really understand the love for this one. It's kind of OK but a bit bland.
Knockabout World - 10 - utterly flipping brilliant. One of the best things he's ever done.
Darling, I Hug A Pillow - 7.5, intriguing song and so relieved he returned to this lyrical style after the cringe-fest horrors (open your legs, head in your lap) of High School
Once I Saw The River Clean - 9, yes, a cracking song as I think we all agree
The Truth About Ruth - 6, OK music, duff lyrics
The Secret Of Music - 5, interesting lyrics and arrangement but the composition is just a bit too weak. Needs an extra musical section (not necessarily a chorus) with different chords or melody to bring it to life.
My Hurling Days Are Done - 8.5, a gorgeous piece of jangle pop. Could have been on The Sundays first album. Lovely chiming guitar lines. It's just a bit let down by a few clumsy lyrics and has a verse or two too many. But massive credit to Jesse T for coming up with the tune (his finest composition to date).