just spotted this on Popbitch, don't know if it's true but it's an interesting rumour:
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Morrissey will be collaborating with Nutty Boys Madness on his next album going back to the quintessentially English sound of Piccadily Palare and Ouija Board, Ouija Board. Madness and ex-Moz Producers Langer and Winstanley have been hauled in and sessions will start in October in the UK. The reason Madness have released the Dangermen Sessions cover versions rather than their own material is that they know that collaborating with Moz will give them a monster pay out in royalties in the American market considering certain members of the band have made dodgy financial investments over the last few years. Suggs of course has been the "voice" of MFI and Norwich Union over the last few years...
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English sound... (Score:2)
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This sounds great (Score:0)
what an awful site... (Score:1)
if this rumor shows up on other sites then ill believe it..
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Goofy (Score:1)
I would like Moz to return to the Picadilly (Bona Drag) type of sound.
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if true... (Score:1)
the one major issue ihad with '...Quarry' was the production and instrumentation (not playing, but choice and sound of instruments played) at times was distracting or flat out inappropriate. ilonged for either a more Lillywhite or more Ronson atmosphere for the record- one or the other ithink wouldve suited much better. ithink Finn tried sound like all of Morrissey's past producers at once while also bringing his own thing to the table and it became too much for him. he ended up really making a mess of it in places.
if Langer and Winstanley are actually back in the mix that will likely bring a steadier and a lighter hand to the production as well as a better focus. as far as bringing in the Madness boys, they could provide a spark. im not crazy about Madness themselves, but ido lov what Morrissey takes from them and how he uses their influence to compliment his own sound. and even if you dont likem, one thing you hav to grant those boys is uniqueness and for all those who complain about Morrissey supposedly being stuck ina rut the Madness boys could certainly shake things up.
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Curiouser and curiouser (Score:2, Interesting)
However, Popbitch could be the boy who cried wolf; one day they'll be first with the scoop of the century
But, regardless of truth, Madness are ok. Not a band I'd buy, but ok for a night out. I wouldn't have thought Moz would be into their style of music though; isn't ska a bit close to reggae for his liking?
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this wasn't mentioned... (Score:2, Insightful)
No mention was made of this popbitch story.
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popbitch (Score:2, Funny)
oh wait, he did not leave the band and move away for good. nevermind.
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This had already been hinted at of course (Score:0)
This rumour is "madness" (Score:0)
makes me happy (Score:2, Funny)
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Oh dear God nooooooo! (Score:0)
Cocksparrer ! (Score:0)
Oi !!!
perhaps of interest (Score:1)
"He wanted me to manage him, but I didn't fancy ironing his socks".
I'm guessing that's metaphorical, but with Moz, he is quite possibly being literal.
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Unfinished Business (Score:0)
another collaboration rumor! (Score:1)
I laugh about it now, but I'd be devastated if it happened. Still, it couldn't be worse than the flatness of Finn.
Yes, Langer/Winstanley is an improvement (I thought the Kill Uncle era material was great).
I think we missed our opportunity to get Phil Spector, though...
good health,
Dr. Duke
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Erm... (Score:0)
A fine single too, contrary to the reception at the time.
Langer wrote the music to November Spawned... (Score:1, Insightful)
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The rumours - Stop this nonsense (Score:2)
Moz to collaborate with Ben Elton 1000-1
Moz to collaborate with Slayer 1000-1
Moz to collaborate with GW Bush Jnr 100,000-1
Moz to collaborate with Tori Amos 1000-1
Moz to collaborate with The Sex Pistols 500-1
Moz to collaborate with P.Diddy Pip 1000-1
Moz to collaborate with the Beatles 5000-1
Moz to collaborate with Ant and Dec 5000-1
Moz to Collaberate with Michael Glasier 10,000-1 (Manchester Buchaneers owner, not Starsky or Hutch).
Moz to collaborate with Paul Michael Glasier 10000-1
Ad Infinitum!
Moz to Collaborate with Boorer/Whyte; No more bets and there have not been since the end of the last Tour!
I think this is the message. Best to wait until it is in the shops and you read it on the sleeve as a previous poster has said (iro the New Album Link).
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Re:The rumours - Stop this nonsense (Score:2, Insightful)
I respect her but.......
I'd sooner want to see him work with Siouxsie again. This time on a modern original track.
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Moz Working With Madness (Score:0)
If my memory serves me right he did.
Any takers on this?
I'd prefer he work with Sparks (Score:1)
Of course then again, Pop Bitch is about as reliable as a deadbeat Dad.
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kill langer and winstanley (Score:1)
Although, I don't think its fair to blame them completely since it was Mark Nevin who said the album was pretty much a bunch of demos and thought Moz was kidding when he said they were done but it was not a joke.
So, if the Madness related folks are brought in, but are allowed to finish it all, maybe it won't be so bad.
Anyway, its just a rumour, I don't believe or disbelieve.. just thinking out loud I suppose.
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Rubbish (Score:1)
Work started on the Dangermen album in 2004. And they didn't work with Langer/Winstanley on it.
How do I know this?
Word magazine & by looking at the Dangermen sleevenotes.
And do you really think he'd work with Langer/Winstanley again after they nearly killed his career?
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what exactly (Score:1)
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Why do these people even bother? (Score:1)
I'd depend a lot more on The SCUM than the PopBitch site.
Believe me, everything they say is wrong. He has worked with people from Madness before, true, but I think he is comfortable and quite happy with the people he's working with now, and rightly so.
I'll believe it when I hear it(on the record).
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Re:as madness are rubbish (Score:1)
I don't think this story is true however.
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Re:Suggsbitch (Score:0)
Seems it's still good cover to make up a rumour regarding Moz.
Madness can cover all the songs they like but none will actually be with Morrissey.
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Re:as madness are rubbish (Score:0)
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Re:as madness are rubbish (Score:0)
it was the worst of times
markmustb1
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