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The Messenger

Johnny Marr Format: Audio CD

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Track Listings

1	The Right Thing Right
2	I Want The Heartbeat
3	European Me
4	Upstarts
5	Lockdown
6	The Messenger
7	Generate! Generate!
8	Say Demesne
9	Sun & Moon
10	The Crack Up
11	New Town Velocity
12	Word Starts Attack

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Having returned to the UK from America specifically to write it, Johnny Marr has followed stints in both The Cribs and Modest Mouse with his solo record The Messenger. Recorded in both the UK and Berlin and mastered at the world famous Abbey Road studios in London, the record features The Smiths' iconic guitar-slinger Johnny on both guitar and vocal duties (amongst other things) and presents fans with his most accomplished works to date outside of band life.

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Is discontinued by manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13.21 x 13.89 x 0.71 cm; 72.01 Grams
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Warner Bros
Manufacturer reference ‏ : ‎ 825646514496
Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 2013
Label ‏ : ‎ Warner Bros
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00AG22JHY
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1

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There's a lot more to this than the quintessential Marr sound...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 3 February 2014

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Marr has a definite sound: there are chord progressions, chiming sounds, that whole rhythm-as-lead thing, that are unmistakably him. And they're all there, on The Messenger. But there's a lot more besides. The diversity of his collaborations over the last twenty five years (yes, it really has been that long, Smiths fans) has left its mark, so much so that it's tempting to play "spot the era" with each of The Messenger's twelve tracks. You know, that sounds like Electronic, that's a bit Cribs-y, that could have been on Strangeways... It's tempting, and it's dangerous, because yes, whilst I'd love to know what Morrissey would have sung over the top of The Right Thing Right and, especially, Say Demesne, that is to detract from the lyrics that Marr has penned, and delivers in a pleasantly surprising, strong voice. Whereas so many of the Mozfather's lyrics were introspective, Marr has a broader, outward-looking perspective. In tone and content, this alone should be enough to prevent comparisons between Smiths tracks and those on this new album. So I'll just limit myself to one more, because New Town Velocity is blessed with quintessential Marr chord progressions and shimmering guitar, so much so that I cannot listen to it without imagining Steven Patrick crooning over the top... especially in the last 35 seconds, when the backing vocals are crying out to be sung by Kirsty...

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Nick

Theres no one that plays quite like Johnny

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 28 February 2013

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Its taken a few listens to begin to unravel some of the qualities of this fine album.

The first thing that hit me was how rockin it was.. I had heard a few suggestions of some tracks pleasing Smiths fans which I can hear at times, particularly 'New Town Velocity' but it also has many of the sounds of Johnny's post-Smiths and new post-punk experiments. It really sounds as though the smart moves of intensive touring with Modest Mouse and Cribs have reinvigorated Johnny writing and playing with a real live energy.

As we've come to expect, the songs are highly melodic and intelligently arranged with just enough layering to make new discoveries on each listen. There are plenty of really catchy riffy hooks that once ingested stick with you. 'European Me' is particularly melodic and gorgious with the man's daughter singing the backing vocals. The album ends perfectly with a great arpeggio solo which, in true Johnny character, on first listen makes your head turn with an unexpected note bend. Only Johnny is this brave and original. The man is ceaseless in his ability to reinvent and challenge expectations of what people expect from him and come out with something this good..

He's talking about writing more solo work, I certainly hope so. Cant wait to see him play this live in a fortnight..

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Ian Furniss

Good first solo album

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 24 March 2013

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I bought this album after hearing " Upstarts ", which at the moment is my favourite track. " Lockdown " is another great song, the rest are all growing on me by the day. Apart from " Generate ! Generate ! ", which isn't doing it for me as yet, but there's time. Went to see him and his band play live at The Leadmill in Sheffield last Monday 18th March. He was very good. It was noticeable though that the crowd got the most excited when they played " Big Mouth Strikes Again ". Me included, as I'm currently trying to play it on the guitar ( unsuccessfully, due to a particularly difficult strumming pattern ). After that I enjoyed " Upstarts " the most.
I apologise for not being up to the task of writing a detailed review of this album. But, if like me you were a fan of The Smiths, and wish to see how the man who wrote all those amazing tunes is getting along these days I'd say buy it, because he's still
making great music.

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a r hossack

guitar genius returns to form

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 29 August 2013

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I've loved Marr since the Smiths. Always moving and trying to create - hes an underated composer. I saw him with the healers years ago and was a little disappointed to be honest. I also wasn't overly keen on the healers album. This is great though, where the healers seemed a little like britpop by numbers this sees Marr take inspiration from his post punk/new wave roots and create a modern take on it. Personal favourites are New Town velocity and Generate, Generate, Generate - also love Lockdown. A great album to drive to. Down wait so long for the next solo album Johnny!!If you haven't seen him live on this tour do yourself a favour and catch him.

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Stamford

A bit of a plod

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 1 March 2013

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This album's been getting rave reviews, although probably because Johnny Marr is such a legend. Rightly he's hailed for his work with The Smiths but this solo album includes too many mid-2000 indie plodders to be rated as anything but average with a few top tunes within.
Too many of the songs sound like Julian Cope to herald this as the return of the genius.
Marr is bored of people always asking about a possible Smiths reunion. This album should help stop Smiths fans' dreams of a return of the Morrissey/Marr songwriting partnership. There isn't really one song here that would have made a Smiths B-Side. I'd recommend Smiths fans give it a listen as there are some top tracks on the album, but they are sadly drowned out by all the plodders.
Come on, Johnny - you helped create the Indie scene that spawned too many plodding bands. There's no need to join their dirging noise. Make your second album quickly and let's hear you innovate again - or at the least try to recreate your golden-era sound.

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Stacy

Johnny Done Good!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 25 February 2013

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Received this on vinyl this morning and it hasn't been off the turntable all day. I'm genuinely hard pressed to think of another modern record that has the guts, musicianship and quality that The Messenger possesses. I was excited to receive the album greatly especially as I got tickets to see Johnny live for Xmas. Don't expect The Smiths as Johnny's vocals are TOTALLY different to those of Morrisey but do expect some punchy riffs, incredible energy & some dulcet tones from Johnny (YES! He CAN sing...) Those of you who are familiar with Johnny's work with Neil Finn will know he has a great voice but it's noticeable how he has been working on getting it perfect for this album & I think he's really come into his own on. Just buy it - on vinyl if you can!

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