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Live at Earls Court

Morrissey

74 min · 18 tracks · alternative rock · indie pop · indie rock

A passionate live recording that captures Morrissey's wit and charisma against a backdrop of jangly guitars and anthemic melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic live performance energy
  • wave-like emotional fluctuations
  • moments of playful irreverence
  • anecdotal storytelling with charisma
  • cathartic sing-along anthems

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer polished studio recordings
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2005, 'Live at Earls Court' came during a period of Morrissey's resurgence following his critical success with 'You Are the Quarry' in 2004. This album showcases his ability to captivate audiences as a solo artist, solidifying his status after years of fluctuating popularity since The Smiths disbanded in 1987.
Stylistic neighbors
The Smiths· Pulp· Echo & the Bunnymen

Tracklist

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

  • 1 How Soon Is Now? 4:35
  • 2 First of the Gang to Die 3:48
  • 3 November Spawned a Monster 5:15
  • 4 Don't Make Fun of Daddy's Voice 2:57
  • 5 Bigmouth Strikes Again 3:20
  • 6 I Like You 4:36
  • 7 Redondo Beach 4:07
  • 8 Let Me Kiss You 3:36
  • 9 Subway Train / Munich Air Disaster 1958 3:16
  • 10 There Is a Light That Never Goes Out 4:50
  • 11 The More You Ignore Me, the Closer I Get 3:52
  • 12 Friday Mourning 4:32
  • 13 I Have Forgiven Jesus 4:06
  • 14 The World Is Full of Crashing Bores 3:55
  • 15 Shoplifters of the World Unite 3:21
  • 16 Irish Blood, English Heart 2:49
  • 17 You Know I Couldn't Last 7:10
  • 18 Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me 3:57

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