Wryta Thinkpiece 3,344 Posted July 14, 2013 I don't even need to say anything more than the next few sentences. I consider Morrissey the king of indie, and the way he can write with a somber/bitter yet humorous flair is just so appealing to me. It makes for a different experience listening to somebody make light of their own pains and grievances, and yet still be raw and unapologetically (is that a word?) honest about it. But even the songs with more serious lyrics are amazing because, like the humorous ones, you see the conflict of identifying, managing and articulating such personal feelings and trying to maintain a sense of pride at the same time; but when it gets real, it just gets real, and I love that about Morrissey.TOO MANY to recommend, so here's some of my most frequent listens instead.Happy listening! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxLFav1Z9EY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqX0MZtUTvMhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbgdCzGfFt4(The other version of Back to the Old House is also great)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1kdDd2jMdYhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3bCWRLS6Eohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaUUYV7wKoshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xldmXca0kvg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECZ0bwvr1DI 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeth 107 Posted July 14, 2013 I went to see Morrissey a few years back at my least favorite venue here in Helsinki, however he made it work and it was pretty great. He also changed his shirt at least five times. This was important information. 1 Quote To be away from all, to be one of everything Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wryta Thinkpiece 3,344 Posted July 14, 2013 I went to see Morrissey a few years back at my least favorite venue here in Helsinki, however he made it work and it was pretty great. He also changed his shirt at least five times. This was important information. GAH, FUCKING JEALOUS. And omg, I don't know if you ever saw Most Popular Girls in School on YouTube, but that statement reminded me of Trisha Cappelletti and I am starting to cry so much from laughing over it. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rafael 3,513 Posted July 14, 2013 "Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now" is so dreamy. And let's not forget about "How Soon Is Now?"! Major part of my childhood since I used to watch Charmed all the time when I was little (even though the intro theme was covered by Love Spit Love) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sitar 22,210 Posted July 14, 2013 Absolutely numbers among my favorites, a very sentimental band for me. My top three: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2e7dpVDX54 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nk8qObWe3f0 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wryta Thinkpiece 3,344 Posted July 15, 2013 Absolutely numbers among my favorites, a very sentimental band for me. My top three: YES. YES. AND YES. You know, I think of Lana Del Rey now whenever I hear "Death of a Disco Dancer" I could imagine her circa Lizzy Grant-era, just chilling out, listening to it. "Ask" is so adorable, and it kinda gets me...giggly...when I think about the lyrics. "Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now" is so dreamy. And let's not forget about "How Soon Is Now?"! Major part of my childhood since I used to watch Charmed all the time when I was little (even though the intro theme was covered by Love Spit Love) Just such great sounds from this band. "Girlfriend in a Coma" is another really great song from Strangeways, Here We Come, I always loved the way he sang it, especially the first sixty seconds. ... I just want to time-warp back to the 80's and have a hot, steamy affair with Morrissey so he could slay me in a song a few years afterwards. And "Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want" has especially grown on me in the past month. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRYpd3_roHg "Well, I Wonder" is another one that I can't believe I forgot to put on the first list. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRY4sGayLZ8 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sitar 22,210 Posted July 16, 2013 YES. YES. AND YES. You know, I think of Lana Del Rey now whenever I hear "Death of a Disco Dancer" I could imagine her circa Lizzy Grant-era, just chilling out, listening to it. "Ask" is so adorable, and it kinda gets me...giggly...when I think about the lyrics. "Ask" was my high school crush on a straight boy ANTHEM, as it should be. Ask me to s the d, I won't say no, how could I? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wryta Thinkpiece 3,344 Posted July 16, 2013 "Ask" was my high school crush on a straight boy ANTHEM, as it should be. Ask me to s the d, I won't say no, how could I? I just. Lost. My shit. I don't even think I could give Morrissey specifics if he asked me. I'd just be like, "GIVE IT TO ME. GIVE IT TO ME. EVERYTHING." I wonder if "Ask" was about his first sexual encounter with Billy MacKenzie before he wrote "William, It Was Really Nothing..." 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pussycat 123 Posted July 17, 2013 It takes strength to be gentle and kind 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Divisive Princess 3,754 Posted August 11, 2013 Goddamn I love that band omg. My all time favorite song of theirs is 'There is a Light That Never Goes Out'. Plus, Morrissey is so hot that I literally can't stand it, then and now. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10milestereo 228 Posted August 11, 2013 The Smiths were the soundtrack of my teenage years. I Don't Owe You Anything, This Charming Man, and Heaven Knows I'm Miserable now were constantly on repeat. Still are, actually. I haven't seen him yet and I don't know why. I kind of don't have an excuse. But one day! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elllipsis 1,441 Posted August 11, 2013 Sorry about that, I just wanted an excuse to post one of my fave gifs of all time & this thread was it. The Smiths aren't one of my favourite bands or anything (I don't know all that much about them since I've only listened to 2 albums) but I do love 'The Queen Is Dead'. Really need to listen to the rest of their discography. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lovecraft 5 Posted August 21, 2013 Morrissey is briliant. My favorites are "Sheila take a bow", "Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want" and "There is a light that never goes out". I'm not a fan, but I'm a habitual listener. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ionut 9,336 Posted December 17, 2023 my life has started to sound like "back to the old house" lately 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites