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German Magazine, Accused Of Unfairness By Morrissey, Publishes Its Audio In Defense

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German Magazine, Accused Of Unfairness By Morrissey, Publishes Its Audio In Defense

December 13, 2017 • An interview with Morrissey, published by Der Spiegel in November, resulted in the singer being criticized over comments on Harvey Weinstein and Kevin Spacey, which he blamed on mischaracterization.

Morrissey Gave Up On The News, 'Spent The Day In Bed'

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All Songs Considered

Morrissey Gave Up On The News, 'Spent The Day In Bed'

September 19, 2017 • Low In High School, out Nov. 17, features provocative song titles like ""Who Will Protect Us From The Police?" and "Israel." Prepare yourself, the Moz Hot Takes will be many.

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Latin Roots: Mexrrissey

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March 17, 2016 • Out of Mexico's obsession with Morrissey springs an album filled with Latin covers of his music.

Latin Roots: Mexrrissey

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Mariachi Band Brings Morrissey To Dia De Los Muertos

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Mariachi Band Brings Morrissey To Dia De Los Muertos

November 2, 2015 • At one of the largest Day of the Dead celebrations in L.A., Mariachi Manchester reinterprets the work of The Smiths' lead singer.

Mariachi Band Brings Morrissey To Dia De Los Muertos

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Happy Cinco De Morrissey!

May 5, 2015 • Instead of throwing a typical Cinco De Mayo party, Alt.Latino creates a new holiday to celebrate an icon who's become a Mexican obsession on both sides of the border.

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First Listen: Morrissey, 'World Peace Is None Of Your Business'

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First Listen: Morrissey, 'World Peace Is None Of Your Business'

July 6, 2014 • "The rhythm of life goes round," the singer repeats, summing up a set ranging from politics to gang violence to gender identity. He's in fine voice, belting and going gentle without strain.

World Peace Is None Of Your Business

Audio for First Listens is no longer available after the album has been released.

Loving Morrissey The Way We Used To, Despite Lacerating 'Autobiography'

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Loving Morrissey The Way We Used To, Despite Lacerating 'Autobiography'

January 9, 2014 • There's plenty of cruelty in the British songwriter's book, but he's unreservedly bighearted toward his favorite films, actors, TV shows and music, and he rhapsodizes over one LGBT icon after the other.

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Long Live The Smiths' 'Complete Works'

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January 25, 2012 • The band didn't have many big hits, but it helped define the music of its generation. With the release of The Smiths' complete works, rock historian Ed Ward look back and tries to figure out what made the group so important.

Long Live The Smiths' 'Complete Works'

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All Songs Considered

Morrissey, Lily Allen, Sufjan Stevens, More

February 16, 2009 • Hear a preview of the Laura Gibson's Beasts of Seasons on this edition of All Songs Considered. Also Lily Allen and Morrissey, K'naan, Sufjan Stevens, Jason Schwartzman's solo project and The Antlers.

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Steve Lillywhite On Morrissey's 'Vauxhall And I'

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December 17, 2008 • By the time Vauxhall and I came around in 1994, Morrissey had already wooed the world. His fourth solo effort marked a bit of a return to the jangly Smiths style, but as Morrissey has proved over and over again since then, he just keeps perfecting it.

Steve Lillywhite On Morrissey's 'Vauxhall And I'

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Morrissey: 'Leader of the Tormentors'

April 20, 2006 • Morrissey has been a fixture on the pop-music landscape for more than two decades. Music critic John Brady says listening to his eighth solo album is like having a conversation with a neighbor — a mopey, gothic, somewhat strange but always exciting neighbor.

Morrissey: 'Leader of the Tormentors'

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Morrissey, Dave Davies, Calexico

April 6, 2006 • Former Smiths singer Morrissey; Nick Drake-inspired folk from Josh Ritter; Former Kinks guitarist Dave Davies; Lurking monsters in the music of Calexico and more.

Morrissey, Dave Davies, Calexico

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