Credits:

Morrissey

Description:

One of the most influential contemporary British icons, one-track minded, evocative of inspiration, inventive, radical, incendiary, revered, toothless, romantic - Morrissey is an artist that cannot be described in one word. The vocalist and poet of The Smiths, described by the NME as "the most influential band of all time", is a charismatic and dominant figure on the British music scene with his aesthetics, words, lyrics and music. The one-of-a-kind presence, unrivaled by any other, has released a new album. I AM NOT A DOG ON A CHAIN" is his 13th solo album. Produced by Joe Ciccarelli, known for his work with Frank Zappa, The Strokes, Beck, and The White Stripes. He also produced 2017's LOW IN HIGH SCHOOL. Recording took place at La Fabrique Studios in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France, and at Sunset Sound in Hollywood. This is the fourth Morrissey album I've produced," says Ciccarelli. This is his most daring and challenging album to date. Once again, he has expanded his horizons, both lyrically and musically, and once again, as a songwriter, singer, and producer. And once again, he proves that he is unique, both as a songwriter and as a singer. In fact, no one can be Morrissey...except Morrissey himself! The lead single from the album is "Bobby, Don't You Think They Know? The duet with Morrissey is performed by Motown legend Thelma Houston, who gave the world the No. 1 hit "Don't Leave Me This Way" in the U.S. in 1977. She adds powerful, soulful vocals to the groovy, Hammond-roaring song, and comments on her collaboration with Morrissey: "This is one of the greatest joys of being in this business. One of the greatest joys of being in this business is the opportunity to collaborate with other top artists.I love to rise to the challenge of seeing what I can do against what others are doing. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't." On "Bobby," I think Morrissey's song and mine really blended well together, and I really enjoyed working with M in the studio! And M and I had a lot of fun working together in the studio! Morrissey, whose 7-inch single "It's Over" (from the album "CALIFORNIA SON"), which was recently pre-released at HMV in the UK, reached #1 on the UK analog singles chart, commented on the new album on her official website "Morrissey Morrissey has commented on the new album on his official website "Morrissey Central" as follows: "It's me in my best form... too good to be described as my best work ・・・・." Morrissey has also commented on the new album on his official website "Morrissey Central" as follows

Tracklisting:

1.Jim Jim Falls
2.Love Is On Its Way Out
3.Bobby, Don't You Think They Know?
4.I Am Not A Dog On A Chain
5.What Kind of People Live in These Houses?
6.Knockabout World