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Very Best of Morrissey

Morrissey · 2011

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

A reflective journey through Morrissey's melancholic melodies and poignant lyrics, encapsulating his unique storytelling prowess.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • reflective journey through emotions
  • melancholic melodies for introspection
  • dynamic flow with emotional peaks
  • for late-night solitude

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer upbeat and fast-paced
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2011, 'Very Best of Morrissey' marks the artist's first compilation album, showcasing his solo career following the disbandment of The Smiths in 1987. At this point, Morrissey had established himself as a controversial yet influential figure in alternative rock, with several notable albums behind him.
Stylistic neighbors
The Smiths· Pulp· Echo & the Bunnymen

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Last of the Famous International Playboys 3:34
  • 2 You're Gonna Need Someone on Your Side 3:35
  • 3 The More You Ignore Me, The Closer I Get 3:42
  • 4 Glamorous Glue 4:04
  • 5 Girl Least Likely To 4:48
  • 6 Suedehead 3:51
  • 7 Tomorrow (US remix radio edit) 3:55
  • 8 Boxers 3:23
  • 9 My Love Life (US mix) 4:48
  • 10 Break Up the Family 3:47
  • 11 I've Changed My Plea to Guilty 3:38
  • 12 Such a Little Thing Makes Such a Big Difference 2:50
  • 13 Ouija Board, Ouija Board 3:46
  • 14 Interesting Drug 3:19
  • 15 November Spawned a Monster 5:23
  • 16 Everyday Is Like Sunday 3:32
  • 17 Interlude (solo version) 3:39
  • 18 Moonriver (extended version) 9:38

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