I'm usually pretty vocal about defending Boz & co., but you lot are pretty vicious. I can tell the frustration comes from accepting nothing less than brilliance from Morrissey -- who we can all at least agree is in amazing form on this tour.

I'm not about to argue against all the slams, but I honestly think Irish Blood is one of the best, most urgent songs Moz has done in a long time, including the music. Some people scoff at the notion that it recalls the passion of The Smiths, but I'll be damned it if doesn't. First of the Gang is great, too...very catchy, with a sweet Viva Hate-era vocal.

I'll concede that live, sometimes the guys don't seem that into it...but I still like them and await all the other songs that are ready for full-on studio production.

xox