With this release, Morrissey has managed to shift gear and take us on a ride into a world where banality is dead. I was a late comer to the Smiths era, which has always saddened me somewhat, however over the years, from time to time, the Moz releases a pearl - "Every day is like Sunday", "Tommorrow", "Irish Blood, English Heart" ... and now, "You have killed me" ... if the rest of the album is on this level, I won't be truely disappointed ... in fact, like a fine wine, I'm saying he improves with age (or perhaps it's simply that I enjoy listening to Morrissey more the older I get?)

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4.0 out of 5 stars You have killed me, 3 April 2006

By	dogbarkssome (England) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER)

This first single from Morrissey's new 'Ringleader of the Tormentors' album is rather odd in that it's very much a grower: when I first heard it it made little impression on me, with the bland music and Morrissey-by-numbers lyrics making it seem more like a throwaway B-Side than a lead off single. After a few plays the tune starts infectiously creeping into your mind, but again, it's a very odd choice for a first single.

Of the 2 B-Sides the first is another New York Dolls cover - 'Human Being': musically its very simple 3 chord glam punk, but it's lengthy nature and a sleazy saxophone solo by Boz Boorer make it enjoyable. Best of all the B-Sides on this singles various formats is 'I Knew I Was Next', an odd lurching tune with a bizarre but catchy chorus, and a dense production courtesy of Tony Visconti. There is also a bonus video for 'You have Killed Me', but as this is set in a tiny window rather than being full-screen it's a bit of a waste of time.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Welcome back Mozzer!, 22 Mar 2006

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He's only been away a relatively short while, but it's only when he releases stuff like this, you realise how much you have missed him, floundering in a sea of banality.
On first listening, i was a little dissapointed. But that damn tune just kept going round and round in my head, as a great song should,and then i just feel in love with it.
A harder, rockier edge, building on You Are The Quarry, can't wait to hear the rest!
P.s. Visconti is a reference to the legendary Italian film director...the song is littered with Italian cinematic name checks!

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3.0 out of 5 stars You have killed me
This first single from Morrissey's new 'Ringleader of the Tormentors' album is rather odd in that it's very much a grower: when I first heard it it made little impression on me,... Read more

Published on 3 April 2006 by dogbarkssome

3.0 out of 5 stars He's back and still gathering speed
A gradual progression from "you are the quarry" a melodic delight, and a vocal that is as sweet as spring, whispering "as I live and breath, you have killed... Read more

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1.0 out of 5 stars Truly disappointed
I've bought every album and single Morrissey ever released, so it is with some authority and much regret that I give the new single the thumbs down. Read more

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