03/06/05/1628202
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posted by
davidt
on Thursday June 05 2003, @09:30AM
nonesoever writes: A celebration update to the main page is in order, as Morrissey now is officially signed to Sanctuary.
Sanctuary Records Group Announcement
MORRISSEY SIGNS TO SANCTUARY RECORDS
Sanctuary Records Group and Morrissey have announced that they have resurrected the Attack label to release the forthcoming new album by Morrissey.
The label will be distributed via BMG in the US, Pinnacle in the UK and Sanctuary Records Group's various distribution partners in the rest of the world. The deal was signed on the 20th of May and Morrissey will begin recording his first album since 1997's Maladjusted immediately.
The Attack label - part of the legendary Trojan Records family - released records by The Pioneers, Gregory Isaacs, The Upsetters, Big Youth and I Roy amongst many others between 1969 and 1980.
The Sanctuary Group Inc Chief Executive Officer Merck Mercuriadis commented, "Morrissey is one of the most important artists of the last 20 years and we are delighted that he has given us the opportunity to lead the charge on this significant next phase of his career with a deal that is as innovative as his music. Early on in our discussions Morrissey proved himself to be a connoisseur of our Trojan Records catalogue and expressed an interest in using the Attack label for the release of his records much as he did the HMV label when he was with EMI. We are very pleased to accommodate and hope that he will also find new artists to release on Attack. Attack Records will be a reflection of his creative vision and his exclusive domain. "
The Sanctuary Records Group's labels and artists include Rough Trade Records, Fantastic Plastic, Trojan Records, The Strokes, Spiritualized, The Libertines, Ween, Death In Vegas, British Sea Power, Pet Shop Boys, The Beatings, Tricky and The Futureheads.
A brand new documentary, entitled 'The Importance Of Being Morrissey' will be screened on Channel 4 on Sunday 8th June at 11.15pm (BST). ---
Marcello also writes: This time is true. Now get on with the recording!!!
Morrissey finally signs record deal - NME.com---
KB also writes: Well I have seen the news on the NME site, Sanctuary site, and here, but did not expect it to be on the BBC Entertainment site. Looks like lots of Smiths press, and Morrissey news hitting at the same time.
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Martin also writes:
Got the press release from a friend working for "der spiegel", the most
important Germany weekly.
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03/06/05/1539253
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posted by
davidt
on Thursday June 05 2003, @09:30AM
Espen Grønlie writes: Norwegian daily newspapers have recently written about Norwegian writer Frode Grytten (who has written a book called "Dublin" and one called "Pop songs"), and his short story collection called "Bikubesong" ("Bee cube songs" [i suppose]), which this Autumn will be staged as a drama at one of the three heavily state-founded insitutional theatres in Oslo. The book's first short story features a character deeply involved in Morrissey's music, and several single lines of his lyrics are frequently quoted in the text. In the drama, Hans Rønningen will play the role of Morrissey, and Smiths and Morrissey song will be used to tie the different stories together. Even if Morrissey is not mentioned in the book apart from in the first story, Grytten comments that the entire book has been written with Morrissey in mind, or under the influence.
03/06/05/1610253
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posted by
davidt
on Thursday June 05 2003, @09:30AM
charles byron writes: Shirley from Spearmint announced:
"Now I like The Smiths as much as you do, but enough is enough! If you're running an Indie club night, or DJing somewhere, for goodness sake try to be a little more sparing with these boys. One a night is fine, but why so many? Have you no restraint? There are a lot of other great bands you know! It's when The Smiths play and then you reach for the Morrissey that gets me... Anyway, in protest I will now be staging A Minor Smith Revolt, which will involve sitting down, or going to the bar when they come on. I'm sorry that it's come to this..."
now don't send them any abusive message (get the irony for God's sake!) and run to buy their fabulous new EP!
03/06/05/165232
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posted by
davidt
on Thursday June 05 2003, @09:30AM
mute witness writes and sends:
I came across an article in the Metro (that's a newspaper that is freely spread in metro- and trainstations - 230 000 copies each day and very popular). Here is a translation and scan of the article:
MORRISSEY HATES TONY BLAIR ( scan)
(Metro, 03/06/'03 - Belgium)
LONDON. For the first time in sixteen years, Morrissey, former frontman of the merry British band The Smiths, has given a TV interview. And he did it thoroughly: a film crew of Channel 4 was allowed to follow him for six months. The result is a detailed documentary with the significant title 'The importance of being Morrissey' in which the singer takes a swing at a.o. the English Royal House and prime minister Tony Blair. He calls the dynasty the impersonation of evil, adding that Charles has got no brains. The always cheerful Morrissey also talks about his hatred towards Tony Blair and the rest of the world. He also lashed out at his former bandmembers: "I wish drummer Mike Joyce the worst worst worst ever for the rest of his life." With regard to himself Morrissey notes that he 's been depressed since puberty and has been taking pills all his life.
03/06/05/1526213
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posted by
davidt
on Thursday June 05 2003, @09:30AM
St. Lawrence writes: The Whistle Test Years on tonight in UK at 11.50pm, on BBC 2. 1983 episode supposedly featuring the Smiths.---
dave_nemo also writes: Sorry for the short notice, but have just browsed the UK TV listings and noticed an old Smiths appearance will be shown on a very old music show called 'The Whistle Test Years' at 11.50pm (BST) on BBC2. Not sure which song they're doing but the show will also feature Aztec Camera.
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