Morrissey - Ringleader of the Tormentors
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Artist: MorrisseyBrand: Baker & Taylor
Edition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 2006-04-04
Model: 00060768601420
Music Label: Sanctuary Records
Soundtracks:
- I Will See You In Far Off Places
- Dear God, Please Help Me
- You Have Killed Me
- The Youngest Was The Most Loved
- In The Future When All's Well
- The Father Who Must Be Killed
- Life Is A Pigsty
- I'll Never Be Anybody's Hero
- On The Streets I Ran
- To Me You Are A Work Of Art
- I Just Want To See The Boy Happy
- At Last I Am Born
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Music Review: Ringleader Of The Tormentors: A Triumph!
Rating: 4 Stars
Morrissey's career has been full of surprises; a melodramatic ride that's full of fabulous highs and lows. but through all the drama and a rather patchy few albums here and there, the godfather of modern rock has one flair that never ceases to impress: charm. Moz has it in spades and it's his saving grace for many of his falling moments. but...for every one of those winceful times, there's plenty to rejoice about. because not only is Ringleader Of The Tormentors a great record; but it shows that the comeback Quarry album was no fluke and that Moz is here to stay.
the album opener "I Will See You In Far Off Places" thunders along with a dreamy and swirling pounce that caught me off guard with it's self assured stride. it's overflowing with purpose and as an opening statement to this album...it couldn't be better. it seems to have a bit of a dark hue to it similiar to Viva Hate's opening number "Alsatian Cousin". mix in a bit of Led Zep's "Kashmir" and a dash of "Army Of Me" by Bjork and voila! a killer song.
with the gentle pluck of strings and a warm organ welcoming into "Dear God, Please Help Me" we're right back in Vauxhall & I territory. this is a lovely song with Morrissey's vocals crooning ever so sweetly over a simple and heartfelt musical backdrop. thank god that someone had the sense to imploy real strings on this number rather than settle for the cheesy synthesized ones that have reared their ugly heads on albums previous.
after the one two punch of the first two songs, "You Have Killed Me" feels like a warm hug from a friend. it's choice as being the lead single of the album was a perfect decision. it's a simple, but very effective song whose melody creeps into the brain and nests for days (as any good pop song will do). very very nice, and it's timing fits perfectly within the context of the record.
the next three songs show the band's strong songwriting skills with effective and solid tunes that brim with confidence and seem to hint at the type of number that would not be out of place on Moz's most rocking album Your Arsenal. "In The Future When All's Well" is especially impressive and has turned out to be probably my favorite track on Ringleaders at the time of this writing.
the seven-plus minute song "Life Is A Pigsty" seems to be the fan favorite and it's a really great song that is at turns impressive and annoying. upon first listen, i was dimayed to find that the rainstorm effect was not just an intro, but part of the entire song's accompaniment. upon further listens, the song's melody and feeling was more apparent, but the cheap sounding effect of the storm and the unnecessary percussive clatter towards the end of the track make it really hard for me to fully embrace. it does serve as a great album centerpiece though.
the next few songs are good tracks...nothing terribly great, but considering their place in the album, they are quite nice and have grown on me more and more with each repeated spin. "I'll Never Be Anyone's Hero Now" is the most mediocre track on the album, in my opinion. but the chorus finds Morrissey singing in quite a lovely manner. once again...that charm works it's way into the tune and saves it from being a complete washout.
tracks 10 and 11 sound very Southpaw Grammar/Maladjusted era Moz. with loud guitars and a brash rock sound that even employs some trumpets blaring out over the noise. it's a nice touch and both songs have alot of style and class. lyrically, they are both a bit weak...and Morrissey seems to have run out of words for second verses and just repeats the same thing each time...which is dissapointing, but the choruses soar with such amazing melodies that i find myself turning my ears close to the speaker to fully grasp their beauty.
album closer "At Last I Am Born" is a real curious number, with kettle drums, spanish trills, and ghostly Italian western style guitars. a nice song with some inspired lyrical touches and a very theatrical way to end a great album. too bad about the synthesized string in the song's intro.
Ringleader boasts some amazing production. the drums sound especially great. and it goes without saying that Morrissey's voice sounds immaculate. their are a few flaws with this record that keep it from being on par with the mighty Your Arsenal or Vauxhall & I albums...but i think it's a step up from You Are the Quarry and i'm quite excited and anxious to see what kind of b-sides will be released from these recording sessions. Morrissey fans have alot to rejoice about with this triumphant and strong new album. Ringleader Of The Tormentors is an album that contains many of the greatest elements of his past records but combines new inspirations and the end results are nothing short of thrilling and impressive. Viva Moz!
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All products are BRAND NEW and factory sealed. Fast shipping and 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed.If you don't get your hopes up too high, you'll be pleased enough with Morrissey's eighth studio effort. This is not an easy thing to do, of course, even for the casual fan. After all, not only was the Moz's 2004 You Are the Quarry a total return to form after enough of an absence to cause all of the cells in your body to regenerate, but this terrifically titled album finds the iconoclastic singer working with legendary Bowie and T. Rex producer Tony Visconti, all the while aided and abetted by soundtrack giant Ennio Morricone and a children's chorus. How could that go wrong? None of it goes wrong, per se. This isn't a wholesale reworking of an artist's approach à la Trans or something. It simply sounds rather rushed and generic: even the lyrics seem, bizarrely, un-subtle. Fans will no doubt need it (and likely own it already), but neophytes to the exquisite pleasures of this musical dandy are directed elsewhere in his catalog. --Mike McGonigal
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