Morrissey New Album Release Date and Tour in US

Morrissey Inks U.S. Deal, Plots Spring Tour

Courtesy of Billboard.com

Morrissey

December 17, 2008 06:13 PM ET

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Morrissey has inked a U.S. deal with Lost Highway for the release of his new album, "Years of Refusal," Billboard can reveal. Due Feb. 17, the project will be issued in conjunction with the former Smiths frontman's own Attack imprint.

Lost Highway is an intriguing destination for Morrissey, as it is most commonly associated with roots- and country-leaning acts such as Ryan Adams, Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett and Lucinda Williams. The label is also the U.S. home for Van Morrison and Elvis Costello.

"Refusal" will be supported by an extensive North American tour, including shows in three different New York venues (Bowery Ballroom, Webster Hall, Carnegie Hall).

The album was previewed for media last week in London, from where Polydor will handle the international release. First single "I'm Throwing My Arms Around Paris" arrives Feb. 9; guitar legend Jeff Beck guests on the track "Black Cloud."

Here is the track list for "Years of Refusal":

"Something Is Squeezing My Skull"
"Mama Lay Softly On The Riverbed"
"Black Cloud"
"I'm Throwing My Arms Around Paris"
"All You Need Is Me"
"When Last I Spoke to Carol"
"That's How People Grow Up"
"One Day Goodbye Will Be Farewell"
"It's Not Your Birthday Anymore"
"You Were Good In Your Time"
"Sorry Doesn't Help"
"I'm OK By Myself"

Here are Morrissey's North American tour dates:

Feb. 28: Boca Raton, Fla. (Mizner Park)
March 1: Orlando, Fla. (Hard Rock Live)
March 3: Jacksonville, Fla. (Florida Theater)
March 4: St. Petersburg, Fla. (Jannus Landing)
March 6: Myrtle Beach, S.C. (House of Blues)
March 7: Atlanta (Variety Playhouse)
March 9: Asheville, N.C. (Orange Peel)
March 11: Durham, N.C. (Durham PAC)
March 13: Richmond, Va. (the National)
March 14: Washington, D.C. (Warner Theater)
March 16: Montclair, N.J. (Wellmont Theater)
March 17: Pittsburgh (Carnegie Music Hall)
March 19: Buffalo, N.Y. (Center for the Arts)
March 21: New York (Bowery Ballroom)
March 22: Philadelphia (Academy)
March 25: New York (Webster Hall)
March 26: New York (Carnegie Hall)
March 28: Mashantucket, Conn. (Foxwoods)
March 29: Boston (House of Blues)
March 31: Ann Arbor, Mich. (Michigan Theater)
April 1: Columbus, Ohio (Palace Theater)
April 3: Milwaukee (Eagles Ballroom)
April 4: Chicago (Aragon Ballroom)
April 6: Minneapolis (State Theater)
April 7: Kansas City, Mo. (Midland Theater)
April 8: St. Louis (Pageant)
April 10: Dallas (Palladium Ballroom)
April 11: Houston (Jones Hall)
April 12: Austin, Texas (Bass Concert Hall)
April 14: El Paso, Texas (Chavez Theater)
April 15: Albuquerque, N.M. (Sunshine Theater)

The Smiths Reunion? Could Morrissey Eat His Own Testicles?

Well its been a while since I last posted here. I promise that will change.

Could it be? Recent reports have been rampant about Morrissey recently speaking with former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr in recent weeks have settled their differences. There are reports that the Coachella Festival, which is held every April of each year, is already ready to swing in the buckets of cash their way. Don't take my word for it, check out this report for the UK Telegraph by Clicking Here.

In Morrissey news, his latest album 'Years of Refusal' is set to be released in the UK February 16, 2009 with a USA release TBA. He has also announced a slew of dates in the UK to kick off his tour listed below.

Also enjoy some old skool Smiths music with their video for 'This Charming Man'.

May 04 - Stirling @ Albert Hall
May 05 - Dundee @ Caird Hall
May 07 - Glasgow @ Barrowland
May 08 - Glasgow @ Barrowland *new date*
May 10 - Liverpool @ Empire
May 13 - Birmingham @ Symphony Hall
May 15 - Great Yarmouth @ Britannia Pier
May 16 - Cambridge @ Corn Exchange
May 19 - Hull @ Arena
May 20 - Hartlepool @ Borough Hall
May 25 - Salisbury @ City Hall
May 26 - London Mile End @ Troxy Ballroom
May 28 - London Brixton @ 02 Academy
May 29 - London Brixton @ 02 Academy *new date*

Morrissey's 'Years of Refusal' to Be Released in 2009

The new Morrissey Record, entitled 'Years of Refusal', has been pushed back from its original release date of this September to next year.

Also straight from Billboard.com

The 12-track "Refusal" was produced by Jerry Finn, who helmed Morrissey's 2004 album "You are the Quarry." Last month, Finn suffered a severe brain hemorrhage and remains hospitalized in Los Angeles.

"Years of Refusal" will be Morrissey's first studio album since signing with Polydor last year. It's the follow-up to 2006's "Ringleader of the Tormentors," which has sold 98,000 copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan.

Plans are still in the works for Sony BMG to reissue Morrissey's 1995 album "Southpaw Grammar" with remastered audio, three previously unreleased tracks and new artwork, but no date has been set.

And Now from 2004's 'You are the Quarry' here is the video for 'Irish Heart, English Heart'. An Excellent track from an awesome record.

Morrissey Greatest Hits Album Cover + Tracklisting

Due out in February 08, here is the track listing including brand new tracks from the Moz (looks like at least half are from his last two records strangely, 'Ringleaders of the Tormentors' and 'You are the Quarry'):

1. FIRST OF THE GANG TO DIE
2. IN THE FUTURE WHEN ALL'S WELL
3. I JUST WANT TO SEE THE BOY HAPPY
4. IRISH BLOOD, ENGLISH HEART
5. YOU HAVE KILLED ME
6. THAT'S HOW PEOPLE GROW UP (New Song)
7. EVERYDAY IS LIKE SUNDAY
8. REDONDO BEACH
9. SUEDEHEAD
10. THE YOUNGEST WAS THE MOST LOVED
11. THE LAST OF THE FAMOUS INTERNATIONAL PLAYBOYS
12. THE MORE YOU IGNORE ME, THE CLOSER I GET
13. ALL YOU NEED IS ME (New Song)
14. LET ME KISS YOU
15. I HAVE FORGIVEN JESUS

Also Moz is expected to release a new record possibly in 08 as reported.

Morrissey Working on Next Record + Tour in 2008

From Billboard.com
As his marathon tour in support of the 2006 album "Ringleader of the Tormentors" winds down, Morrissey is already making plans for the future. The artist has two new releases in the works and will be back on the road early next year, according to his manager, Merck Mercuriadis.

Mercuriadis says Morrissey, who was last inked to Sanctuary, will sign a new record deal to be announced soon. A greatest hits collection with two new songs and a new studio record produced by Jerry Finn, who was behind the boards for 2004's "You Are the Quarry," are on tap for 2008.

And while Morrissey has tended to stay off the road for long periods, the upcoming break will last only a few months, given the high demand to see the man in person. "He'll be back out in January," Mercuriadis says. "We'll take a short break and then start again in March."

Launched in mid-March 2006, the "Ringleader" tour was initially set to end in the United Kingdom the following December. But from the start, the routing philosophy was to "take it to the people instead of having the people come to us," according to Mercuriadis.

"He loves to play off the beaten track," Mercuriadis says. "Playing Merrillville, Ind., is at least as important to him as playing the major markets. It's also what allows him to continue going for 18 months. Everything is a fresh experience."