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Beethoven Was Deaf

Morrissey · 1993

60 min · 16 tracks · alternative rock · indie pop · indie rock

A sardonic blend of jangle pop and alternative rock, layered with Morrissey's distinctively wry lyricism.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • wave-like pacing throughout
  • thought-provoking lyrical content
  • introspective late-night listening
  • varied song lengths and structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1993, 'Beethoven Was Deaf' marked Morrissey's second studio album following his acclaimed debut 'Viva Hate'. At this point in his career, he was transitioning from the fame of The Smiths into a solo artist, navigating the complexities of public persona and artistic expression.
Stylistic neighbors
The Smiths· Pulp· Echo & the Bunnymen

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 You're the One for Me, Fatty 3:05
  • 2 Certain People I Know 3:14
  • 3 National Front Disco 6:04
  • 4 November Spawned a Monster 5:19
  • 5 Seasick, Yet Still Docked 5:12
  • 6 The Loop 3:49
  • 7 Sister I'm a Poet 2:23
  • 8 Jack the Ripper 4:22
  • 9 Such a Little Thing Makes Such a Big Difference 1:51
  • 10 I Know It's Gonna Happen Someday 3:46
  • 11 We'll Let You Know 4:02
  • 12 Suedehead 4:07
  • 13 He Knows I'd Love to See Him 3:16
  • 14 You're Gonna Need Someone on Your Side 3:35
  • 15 Glamorous Glue 4:02
  • 16 We Hate It When Our Friends Become Successful 2:43

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