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If Vauxhall and I represented a more mature Morrissey, Southpaw Grammar superficially presents a more rough and tumble version of the singer. As his previous single, "Boxers," indicated, Morrissey's fascination with boxing and violence has reached full fruition. The music appropriately reflects this, with growling, distorted guitars and martial rhythms. But Southpaw Grammar doesn't rock as hard or with as much style as the rockabilly-inflected Your Arsenal -- instead, it's his art rock album, complete with strings, drum solos, and two ten-minute songs. Of these, the winding, menacing "The Teachers Are Afraid of the Pupils" works the best, and it represents a significant change in Morrissey's outlook; instead of the children being outsiders, "the teachers" are. Throughout Southpaw Grammar, the privileged are oppressed by their fortunes, while working-class toughs are celebrated for their violence. However, there is no cohesive glue to the record. "The Teachers" uses its 11 minutes effectively, but "Southpaw" is merely ponderous. "Reader Meet Author" and "Dangenham Dave" are classic three-minute pop songs, but "Do Your Best and Don't Worry" is strictly by the books. Nevertheless, there is plenty of enjoyable music on the record, even if the concept is flawed.
© Stephen Thomas Erlewine /TiVo
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MORRISSEY, Writer, MainArtist - Steve Lillywhite, Producer - Boz Boorer, Guitar, Writer - Jonny Bridgewood, Bass Guitar - SPENCER James Cobrin, Drums - ALAIN WHYTE, Guitar, Backing Vocals
© 1995 Steven Morrissey under exclusive licens to BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. ℗ 1995 Steven Morrissey under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited
MORRISSEY, Writer, MainArtist - Steve Lillywhite, Producer - Boz Boorer, Guitar, Writer - Jonny Bridgewood, Bass Guitar - SPENCER James Cobrin, Drums - ALAIN WHYTE, Guitar, Backing Vocals
© 1995 Steven Morrissey under exclusive licens to BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. ℗ 1995 Steven Morrissey under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited
MORRISSEY, Writer, MainArtist - Steve Lillywhite, Producer - Boz Boorer, Guitar - Jonny Bridgewood, Bass Guitar - SPENCER James Cobrin, Drums - ALAIN WHYTE, Guitar, Backing Vocals, Writer
© 1995 Steven Morrissey under exclusive licens to BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. ℗ 1995 Steven Morrissey under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited
MORRISSEY, Writer, MainArtist - Steve Lillywhite, Producer - Boz Boorer, Guitar - Jonny Bridgewood, Bass Guitar - SPENCER James Cobrin, Drums - ALAIN WHYTE, Guitar, Backing Vocals, Writer
© 1995 Steven Morrissey under exclusive licens to BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. ℗ 1995 Steven Morrissey under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited
MORRISSEY, Writer, MainArtist - Steve Lillywhite, Producer - Boz Boorer, Guitar - Jonny Bridgewood, Bass Guitar - SPENCER James Cobrin, Drums - ALAIN WHYTE, Guitar, Backing Vocals, Writer
© 1995 Steven Morrissey under exclusive licens to BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. ℗ 1995 Steven Morrissey under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited
MORRISSEY, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist - Steve Lillywhite, Producer - ALAIN WHYTE, Writer
© 1995 Steven Morrissey under exclusive licens to BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. ℗ 1995 Steven Morrissey under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. Licensed courtesy of BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd.
MORRISSEY, Writer, MainArtist - Steve Lillywhite, Producer - Boz Boorer, Guitar - Jonny Bridgewood, Bass Guitar - SPENCER James Cobrin, Drums - ALAIN WHYTE, Guitar, Backing Vocals, Writer
© 1995 Steven Morrissey under exclusive licens to BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. ℗ 1995 Steven Morrissey under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited
MORRISSEY, Writer, MainArtist - Steve Lillywhite, Producer - Boz Boorer, Guitar - Jonny Bridgewood, Bass Guitar - SPENCER James Cobrin, Drums - ALAIN WHYTE, Guitar, Backing Vocals, Writer
© 1995 Steven Morrissey under exclusive licens to BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. ℗ 1995 Steven Morrissey under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited
Album review
If Vauxhall and I represented a more mature Morrissey, Southpaw Grammar superficially presents a more rough and tumble version of the singer. As his previous single, "Boxers," indicated, Morrissey's fascination with boxing and violence has reached full fruition. The music appropriately reflects this, with growling, distorted guitars and martial rhythms. But Southpaw Grammar doesn't rock as hard or with as much style as the rockabilly-inflected Your Arsenal -- instead, it's his art rock album, complete with strings, drum solos, and two ten-minute songs. Of these, the winding, menacing "The Teachers Are Afraid of the Pupils" works the best, and it represents a significant change in Morrissey's outlook; instead of the children being outsiders, "the teachers" are. Throughout Southpaw Grammar, the privileged are oppressed by their fortunes, while working-class toughs are celebrated for their violence. However, there is no cohesive glue to the record. "The Teachers" uses its 11 minutes effectively, but "Southpaw" is merely ponderous. "Reader Meet Author" and "Dangenham Dave" are classic three-minute pop songs, but "Do Your Best and Don't Worry" is strictly by the books. Nevertheless, there is plenty of enjoyable music on the record, even if the concept is flawed.
© Stephen Thomas Erlewine /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 8 track(s)
- Total length: 00:47:49
- Main artists: Morrissey
- Label: BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited
- Genre: Pop/Rock Rock Alternative & Indie
© 1995 Steven Morrissey under exclusive licens to BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. ℗ 1995 Steven Morrissey under exclusive licens to BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd.
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