You Are The Quarry - Morrissey

You Are the Quarry, an album by Morrissey, was originally released in 2004. At the time Morrissey hadn't released anything for seven years and had become more forgotten than ever. He was presumed by many to be finished with the music industry, perhaps holed up in his Los Angeles mansion drinking tea and watching George and Mildred videos or something. But Morrissey, who has made more comebacks than Sugar Ray Leonard, suddenly emerged once again, as he usually does sooner or later, with this new album and continued his penchant for returning to form just when everyone had just about forgotten about him or written him off. The album entered the British charts ...  Read the complete review

‘You Are The Quarry’ is Morrissey’s first album release in seven years (since 1997’s somewhat coolly received ‘Maladjusted’), and his first with new label ‘Attack Records’. In that time the musical landscape has changed somewhat, and I have to admit that until the release of this album I hadn’t been listening much to his previous work (either as a solo artist, or with ‘The Smiths’) as of late. Having seen this advertised in advance of it’s release and hearing the somewhat fast-paced, catchy single ‘Irish Blood, English Heart’ frequently on the radio, I decided to purchase this album and see whether it would see a return to something like his best ...  Read the complete review

You are the Quarry (YatQ) sees Morrissey's long-awaited return - seven years after the release of his previous album Maladjusted. It was because of YatQ that I started listening to Morrissey and also to The Smiths, and I've been hooked since - now owning all The Smiths' albums, and most of Morrissey's (except Maladjusted and Southpaw Grammar). I think that, along with Your Arsenal and Vauxhall and I, YatQ is one of the strongest albums Morrissey has made yet. YatQ has a wide collection of songs from the upbeat and more-recognisable songs such as 'Irish Blood, English Heart' (featured on the Fifa 2005 soundtrack) and 'First of the Gang to Die', to slower-ballad ...  Read the complete review

He is not the world's happiest man, but his music is intellectually arousing and his suave good looks and ability to deliver biting lyrics with a social conscience have always put him streets ahead in terms of originality. This album was a return to form for the Mozzer. Who is he: Steven Morrissey, former lead singer with The Smiths, has forged a successful solo career. On this album: 'Irish Blood, English Heart' is a politically challenging record, all about standing in front of flags and not being afraid to stand up for what you believe in. He grapples with notions of national identity and pride. Controversial perhaps, but ...  Read the complete review