You Are The Quarry (Gatefold w/ DVD) [ENHANCED]

Morrissey

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 18, 2004)
• Original Release Date: May 18, 2004
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Enhanced
• Label: Sanctuary Records
• ASIN: B0001WB696
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (156 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #150,849 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

1. America Is Not The World

2. Irish Blood, English Heart (1st single)

3. I Have Forgiven Jesus

4. Come Back To Camden

5. I’m Not Sorry

6. The World Is Full Of Crashing Bores

7. How Could Anybody Possibly Know How I Feel

8. First Of The Gang To Die

9. Let Me Kiss You

10. All The Lazy Dykes

11. I Like You

12. You Know I Couldn’t Last

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

For a while back there, it seemed like Morrissey had nothing left to say. With the Smiths he marvelously guided all the messed up youth of the world through the everyday savages of adolescence, seemingly turning out classics like "The Boy With the Thorn in His Side" and "How Soon Is Now?" between sips of tea. By the time the '90s arrived, Morrissey seemed stuck in an unbearably boring rockabilly rut, turning out records like Southpaw Grammar and Maladjusted. The light had gone out. Seven years in the making, however, his seventh solo album, You Are the Quarry, feels like a rush of blood to the head. It's not a full-blown return to form but it sure feels right. Fired up politically and socially, Morrissey is no longer taking on the problems in the bedroom but the world at large, lashing out gracefully with standout tracks like "Irish Blood, English Heart" and "America Is Not the World." The sound is big, brash, and faintly familiar. Most importantly, the charm is back, even when he sings something as ludicrous and stupid as "All the Lazy Dykes." At least we know his heart's still beating. --Aidin Vaziri

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Moz Is Back, June 11, 2004

By	Smitty (Baltimore, MD) - See all my reviews

I thought the Gods were playing jokes on my ears. The Cure, The Pixies, and now... Morrissey?? All back & all returning to form to show the pop-world-turned-crap just how it's done. This album takes two listens to stick in your head. The first one absolutely won't take, undoubtedly due to the shock that, yes, you are actually listening to new Morrissey music.

Once through the second time, you'll find yourself humming the melodies that have stolen into your subconsciousness. You'll find yourself mouthing the skillfully turned lyrics only a former self-depricating soul can turn with confidence.

Forget 'Southpaw Grammar'. Forget 'Maladjusted', except for Roy's Keen, and focus on the here & now. The hairline has receded & exposed only more genius. "Irish Blood, English Heart" sounds like something from 'Your Arsenal', while "I'm Not Sorry" sounds straight from 'Vauxhall & I'. The rest is a new breed, recalling the heart of early Moz solo efforts while clearly establishing himself as an evolved talent.

Comparing the new Morrissey to the old Morrissey is like comparing solo Moz to the Smiths. It shouldn't be done. Rather, a dreary angry English bloke is back to pen & croon his wits. Better than anything else on the radio. Welcome home, Stephen.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Morrissey is Growing Up (well, kind of), June 9, 2004

By	JAS (Akron, Ohio USA) - See all my reviews

This review comes from a huge Smiths/Morrissey fan. Just to give you an idea, I have a 16 year old cat named Morrisey. The first drum note of the CD threw me. My first though was that Morrisey has sold out. After the track settled in (musically) and hearing the first two lines of the lyrics in "America Is Not The World", I then knew that Morrissey was really back!

That has always been Morrisey's gift; to be able to give incredibly detailed info with only a few simple strokes of the pen.

The sound is not Suedehead, much different, but you can still hear the "Manchester Sound" in this album. (ie The Housemartins).

National Public Radio (NPR) reviewed this album. If you get a chance, go to NPR.org and find the audio file of the review. They also play samples a few songs.

Some of the songs are more mature and revolve around causes and injustice in the world. This to me shows growth - that it's not just all about him. But that side is definately still there.

In the end, this CD is more than I expected. It is a worthy new release for fans and worth buying. Or if you are new to Morrisey and thinking that todays top 40 music "says nothing of me and my life", give this a chance.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars America is Not the World, June 20, 2004

By	"thecatfromouterspace" (Charleston, SC USA) - See all my reviews

Morrissey has been criticizing other countries for 20 years, it was only a matter of time before us Americans got ours. If you actually listen to the lyrics and not just the title, you will see that everyone being said is true. Americans are obese, Americans have never elected a black, gay, or female president (granted not many have ran). America did bring the world the hamburger and Morrissey being a vegan isn't too keen on hamburgers. The truth hurts, but it is also what we need to improve ourselves.

The album itself is beautiful. No more, no less. Okay, maybe a little more.