This Is Morrissey is a new compilation featuring tracks selected by Moz himself. In a rare interview, Morrissey stated: “It’s difficult to choose because so many of the songs are fantastic. The album is so full of life, and worthy questions, and great choruses, and quite playful.” Filling up the 13-tracker are studio cuts, live versions, and even the alternative Mael mix of “Suedehead,” and the record also comes with brand new liner notes by author Fiona Dodwell (IN FRENCH). Fans should appreciate the tracklisting, “Everyday Is Like Sunday,” “The Last Of The Famous International Playboys,” “You’re The one For Me, Fatty,” “Ouija Board, Ouija Board”… Listen from beginning to end.

• features new liner notes by Fiona Dodwell
• music label: Rhino 2018

reviewed by rei kwondo 08/18

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