I saw this on TWBE but it was a link to another site that was all shook to post a link to the fucking thing.
Not sure why.
Anyways, after a quick listen through I would say that this is more for seasoned Smiths heads as the draw is in the collection of alternate studio takes on some classics. I've always been partial to alternate mixes and stuff like that.
I just got back from New York City. It was quick trip, but well worth it. I finally got to see Moz live which has been a goal of mine for the last few years. I wasn't raised on The Smiths and didn't start listening to them or Moz until I was like 22 or somewhere around there, but once I did there was no turning back.
I like Moz's solo stuff enough, but I find it hit or miss for the most part.
Luckily my buddy Abe got me tickets to this show which was probably the smallest and most intimate venue Morrissey will play on this tour. The Bowery Ballroom was really impressive and had the perfect amount of space. I think we could have scalped our tickets for a 200 a piece to the crowd outside.
Some highlights:
- Opened with "This Charming Man" which I shot with my digi thankfully - He tore his shirt off not once, but TWICE - He gave the mic to two different people and let them talk to the crowd (lame) - He made references to the smell of weed - Played "How Soon Is Now" I've never been into that song unfortunately - There was a gong and they played the hell out of it - No one got on stage to kiss him or even touch him
Unfortunately we only got treated to two Smiths songs. The crowd gave a pretty weak cheer for the encore and I had hoped for "Please, Please, Please" but no luck.
No I don't have the nerve to offer some sort of "insight" into the world of New Order.
What can you really say about them other than that they make good music. I think my affinity for bands like The Smiths, Joy Division, New Order, Portishead, and the like has really grown over the year seeing as we share the same miserable climate which breeds this type of melodramatic sound.
Track Listing:
"Age of Consent" – 5:16
"We All Stand" – 5:14
"The Village" – 4:37
"5 8 6" – 7:31
"Blue Monday" – 7:29
"Your Silent Face" – 6:00
"Ultraviolence" – 4:52
"Ecstasy" – 4:25
"Leave Me Alone" – 4:40
"The Beach" – 7:18
Peep the color swatch in the upper right hand corner of the cover. Peter Saville's design actually uses the code swatch to represent the band's name and album title. By using the key on the back you were able to decipher the actual title. Of course for the U.S release they had to actually put the words on the front because we are a nation of imbeciles apparently.
