“”Songs Of Love And Hate”, Morrissey interview (part 1) by Simon Reynolds. Photos on covers and inside (include centrespread) by Anton Corbijn, Eammon J. McCabe and Paul Rider. Topics: Stephen Street and Vini Reilly, “Viva Hate”, the HMV label, Englishness, “Bengali In Platforms”, the 1970s, Smiths copyists, fame, early attempts at journalism, the Smiths split.” – PJLM
Tag Archives: Melody Maker
Melody Maker – 14 October 1997
**** Missing part 1
“”Shrink Wrap”, part 2 of the August interview by Jennifer Nine. Topics: heroes, friends, spite, sport, Kurt Cobain, music business, honesty, artists.”
Melody Maker – 26 March 1994
Article on the March 15 signing session at HMV in London
Melody Maker – 23 September 1989
“Special 20-page supplement dedicated to The Smiths as part of a series on ’80s bands. Includes an extensive overview of the band’s history, a couple of pages about pre-Smiths Morrissey,a discography, and many quotes.”
Melody Maker – Viva Hate Review
David Stubbs gives a mixed review of Viva Hate, specifically mentioning Bengali In Platforms
22 December 1988 – Wolverhampton (Footage + Reviews)
The first Morrissey solo show, and unofficial Smiths farewell concert. Included in this post is a link to the leaked footage, and 3 reviews of the historic event.
Melody Maker – The World Won’t Listen
Steve Sutherland at it again with another negative review, this time for “The World Won’t Listen”
Melody Maker – 12 September 1987
Melody Maker reports on The Smiths’ officially splitting up.
Melody Maker – 8 August 1987
Melody Maker reporting on Marr leaving
Melody Maker – 26 September 1987
“Morrissey interview by Gary Leboff “Goodbye Cruel World” / “How Soon Is Now?”. Topics: “Strangeways Here We Come”, signing to EMI, writing, fame, disability chic, the Smiths’ position.”