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2 Interesting Drug 3 November Spawned A Monster 4 Will Never Marry 5 Such A Little Thing Makes Such A Big Difference 6 Last Of The Famous International Playboys 7 Ouija Board Ouija Board 8 Hairdresser On Fire 9 Everyday Is Like Sunday 10 He Knows I'd Love To See Him 11 Yes I Am Blind 12 Lucky Lisp 13 Suedehead 14 Disappointed Newest Review: ... is somewhat typical of Morrissey. The backing vocals from Kirsty MacColl lift Morrissey's voice in key areas of the song to ... more |
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by - written on 01/07/09 (Very useful, 37 readings)
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Following the successful first solo album 'Viva Hate' from Morrissey, there were still many people doubtful of how Morrissey could stand up as a solo artist. 'Bona Drag' was the answer to these critics and it certainly surprised many people at the time. Morrissey had successfuly changed his musical style sufficiently to set himself apart from The Smiths but he still retained that quirkiness and genuine guitar sounds throughout the album. The album artwork in many respects reflects the sound of the album. Here we see Morrissye pictured posing in a red jacket, a nod to one of his heroes James Dean, whom wore a red jacket in the iconic film, 'Rebel Without A Cause', ... Read the complete review

by - written on 02/06/09 (Very useful, 46 readings)
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Morrissey - Bona Drag (1990) Producer: Stephen Street, Clive Langer, Alan Winstanley Piccadilly Palare Interesting Drug November Spawned a Monster Will Never Marry Such a Little Thing Makes Such a Big Difference The Last of the Famous International Playboys Ouija Board, Ouija Board Hairdresser on Fire Everyday is Like Sunday He Knows I'd Love to See Him Yes, I am Blind Lucky Lisp Suedehead Disappointed Bona Drag is a compilation of early Morrissey singles and their respective b-sides. Rather than produce a brand spanking new album full of unreleased material, Morrissey ... Read the complete review
by - written on 05/05/08 (Very useful, 162 readings)
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Bona Drag was first released in 1990. The record is a compilation made up of Morrissey's (then) recent one-off singles and various bits and pieces left over from an aborted album that failed to appear. The range and standard of the songs was suprisingly good for what at the time was considered a 'filler' record. "Quite unashamedly a stopgap. It's also terrific," as Morrissey said at the time. Bona Drag is now regarded as an excellent introduction to Morrissey's solo body of work and brought deserved attention to lesser known songs like Hairdresser On Fire and Disappointed. The Songs PICCADILLY PALARE A ... Read the complete review
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