Aquarium Drunkard Presents: Morrissey: 1988-1992
Morrissey...loved, hated, but rarely ignored. Depending on my mood, pound for pound, 1992’s Your Arsenal may quality as my favorite post-Smiths Morrissey joint -- a kind of a glam renaissance album with Mick Ronson producing, giving it that sordid glam texture and feel. Armed with Ronson and a new band, the lp served as the kick in the ass the Mozzer needed after the uneven (and slightly underrated) Kill Uncle.
This week's playlist pays tribute to Morrissey's post-Smiths work from 1988's Viva Hate on through 1992's Your Arsenal. And as it's presently raining in LA, the set feels aesthetically appropriate. Maybe it is where you are too.
ABOUT AQUARIUM DRUNKARD
Based in Los Angeles, Justin Gage is the founder of the long-running, eclectic music blog Aquarium Drunkard. In addition to the blog you can catch his weekly radio show, Fridays, on SIRIUS XMU satellite radio -- noon-2pm EST.
Gage is also the founder of Autumn Tone Records and works as a music consultant and supervisor.
