Iconic indie legend Morrissey presents his ninth
solo studio album, Years of Refusal. Bursting at
the seams with venomous, punk-fuelled tirades,
this expansive, gutsy and nostalgia-inducing
record demonstrates the sublime lyrical dexterity
of The Smiths' former frontman in formidable
fashion.
Very little has changed from the setup that
brought together Morrissey's highly acclaimed
comeback albums, You Are The Quarry and Ringleader
Of The Tormentors. His backing band is still The
Tormentors and the muscular rock approach remains
intact. However, with Years Of Refusal something
that had previously gone unnoticed seems to click
into place. Generating a spectacular spark, the
musical quality exceeds much of the previous
material and is harder, packing more of a punch
than before. Whether it be that the band are more
comfortable with one another after extensive
touring, or simply that the potency of their
leader's increasingly gritty, angst-drenched
lyrics have fuelled this fiercer sound, it is safe
to say that this is Morrissey's most entertaining
and savage record since 1994's celebrated Vauxhall
and I. From the stormy opener 'Something Is
Squeezing My Skull', it is clear that Moz has
returned, and is in the finest of form. With full
throttle bitterness and spite, the song opens the
album with a driving force that leaves you
champing at the bit for the remaining tracks. What
follows is everything you would expect and desire
from 'The Pope of Mope'. Whilst 'I'm Throwing My
Arms Around Paris' tremors with pensiveness, 'One
Day Goodbye Will Be Farewell' tackles the notion
of death, before the heart-rendering 'I'm OK By
Myself' closes the record in a true Smiths-esque,
lovelorn style. Ferocious in delivery, the tracks
strike with unquestionable vigour. Breaking
cautiously from subjects of anger to desperation
with impeccable timing, Morrissey showcases a
renewed strength both in his vocals and
himself.
Produced by You Are The Quarry contributor Jerry
Finn, Years Of Refusal benefits from being
recorded live in the studio, and has a pure and
organic energy that is both urgent and
increasingly intimate. Offering unexpected touches
that engage and satisfy in equal measure, this
score-settling album demonstrates the remarkable
talent of Morrissey with enough vitality and fire
to become an instant classic.
1. Something Is Squeezing My Skull
2. Mama Lay Softly On The Riverbed
3. Black Cloud
4. I'm Throwing My Arms Around Paris
5. All You Need Is Me
6. When I Last Spoke To Carol
7. That's How People Grow Up
8. One Day Goodbye Will Be Farewell
9. It's Not Your Birthday Anymore
10. You Were Good In Your Time
11. Sorry Doesn't Help
12. I'm OK By Myself
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