Viva Hate cover

Viva Hate

Morrissey · 1988

69 min · 20 tracks · alternative rock · indie pop · indie rock

Melancholic melodies intertwine with sharp, introspective lyrics that define Morrissey's post-Smiths identity.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • introspective late-night reflections
  • wave-like pacing variations

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on March 14, 1988, 'Viva Hate' was Morrissey's debut solo album following the disbandment of The Smiths. At this point, he was navigating a new artistic direction while establishing his individual voice, marking a significant transition in his career.
Stylistic neighbors
The Smiths· Pulp· Echo & the Bunnymen

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Alsatian Cousin 3:13
  • 2 Little Man, What Now? 1:48
  • 3 Everyday Is Like Sunday 3:36
  • 4 Bengali in Platforms 3:55
  • 5 Angel, Angel, Down We Go Together 1:40
  • 6 Late Night, Maudlin Street 7:40
  • 7 Suedehead 3:56
  • 8 Break Up the Family 3:55
  • 9 The Ordinary Boys 3:10
  • 10 I Don’t Mind If You Forget Me 3:17
  • 11 Dial-a-Cliché 2:28
  • 12 Margaret on the Guillotine 3:42
  • 13 Let the Right One Slip In 2:28
  • 14 Pashernate Love 2:16
  • 15 At Amber 2:43
  • 16 Disappointed (live) 3:07
  • 17 Girl Least Likely To 4:51
  • 18 I’d Love To 4:49
  • 19 Michael’s Bones 3:10
  • 20 I’ve Changed My Plea to Guilty 3:42

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