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The Best of Morrissey

Morrissey · 2001

78 min · 21 tracks · alternative rock · indie pop · indie rock

A reflective collection of melancholic melodies and sharp wit, encapsulating Morrissey's distinctive lyrical style.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing with reflective moments
  • melancholic melodies for introspection
  • witty lyrics for thoughtful engagement
  • consistent flow through varied themes
  • for quiet afternoon listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat party tracks
  • prefer short, standalone songs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2001, 'The Best of Morrissey' arrives during a period of reestablishment for the artist after his solo career began in the mid-1990s. By this time, he had solidified his status as a solo act following the dissolution of The Smiths and faced both commercial successes and challenges. This compilation not only highlights his earlier hits but also serves as a retrospective of his evolving artistry.
Stylistic neighbors
The Smiths· Pulp· Echo & the Bunnymen

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The More You Ignore Me, the Closer I Get 3:43
  • 2 Suedehead 3:54
  • 3 Everyday Is Like Sunday 3:32
  • 4 Glamorous Glue 4:08
  • 5 Do Your Best and Don’t Worry 4:07
  • 6 November Spawned a Monster 5:23
  • 7 The Last of the Famous International Playboys 3:39
  • 8 Sing Your Life 3:26
  • 9 Hairdresser on Fire 3:50
  • 10 Interesting Drug 3:27
  • 11 We Hate It When Our Friends Become Successful 2:30
  • 12 Certain People I Know 3:11
  • 13 Now My Heart Is Full (edit) 4:08
  • 14 I Know It’s Gonna Happen Someday 4:22
  • 15 Sunny 2:41
  • 16 Alma Matters 4:48
  • 17 Hold On to Your Friends 4:04
  • 18 Sister I’m a Poet 2:25
  • 19 Disappointed 3:05
  • 20 Tomorrow (radio remix) 3:54
  • 21 Lost 3:54

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