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Following his well-received 2004 comeback album, YOU ARE THE QUARRY, British rock icon Morrissey embarked on a lengthy tour. This live document presents the revered former Smiths singer performing at London's Earls Court in front of an adoring crowd of more than 17,000 people.
Morrissey has no qualms about catering to Smiths fans, opening the set with a faithful rendition of "How Soon Is Now?" Backed by a top-notch five-piece band that includes his longtime guitarist Boz Boorer, Moz runs through numerous album tracks and B-sides from QUARRY, along with Smiths classics and cover tunes. Morrissey's mid-tempo, reggae-tinged take on Patti Smith's "Redondo Beach" provides a nice change of pace in the energetic set, and later, a wonderfully dramatic version of the New York Dolls' "Subway Train" is paired in a medley with the rare track "Munich Air Disaster 1958." Throughout the concert, Moz is at his crooning best, proving that he can still work fans into a frenzy almost 20 years after his heyday with the Smiths.
Live Recording
Personnel: Morrissey (vocals); Boz Boorer (guitar, clarinet, congas, background vocals); Jesse Tobias (guitar); Mikey V. Farrell (trumpet, keyboards, percussion, background vocals); Gary Day (bass guitar); Deano Butterworth (drums).
Recording information: Earl's Court, London, England (12/18/2004).
Rolling Stone (p.70) - 3 stars out of 5 - "[Morrissey] heals some of the heartache by revisiting his old group's anthems in excellent swaggering renditions."
Mojo (Publisher) (p.96) - 4 stars out of 5 - "[H]ugely persuasive....With Mozzer in excellent voice on five Smith songs and superior selections from YOU ARE THE QUARRY. All through he makes wondrous entertainment..." Live At Earls Court Music | List Price | $18.97 (You save $3.78) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, Rock CDs, Alternative, Live Performances | | Label | Sanctuary | | Orig Year | 2005 | | All Time Sales Rank |  24754  | | CD Universe Part number | 6821837 | | Catalog number | 86012 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Mar 29, 2005 | | Studio/Live | Live | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Producer | Peter Asher | | Engineer | Tim Summerhayes | | Personnel | Morrissey - vocals
Dean Butterworth - drums
Boz Boorer - guitar, clarinet, congas, background vocals
Jesse Tobias - guitar
Gary Day - bass guitar
Mikey V. Farrell - trumpet, keyboards, percussion, background vocals
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Morrissey Live At Earls Court Songs Live At Earls Court Music Review Average Rating: (4 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Great live album!
Some great classics, as well as newer songs. All around a very high quality recording, and great for fans of a great singer. He sounds terrific live!
Submitted by revert510 (Virginia, USA)
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I can't be wrong all the time...
I just can't be, it's impossible. Morrissey's voice has never sounded better. Although he sounded at his peak on Quarry, this live album shows just how fine tuned his voice has become. Compare this album with any from "The Smiths" to "Maladjusted". He is on top of his game. His Smiths classics are incredible as are older hits such as "Nevember Spawned A Monster" and "The More You Ignore Me...". This is a five star album, hands down. Can't wait for more from Moz!
Submitted by goerge_kaklamanos (South Hamburg, GE)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No  Not at Morrissey's best
This isn't Morrissey's best live album. I like it well enough, but wouldn't reccomend it to others. The best song is a cover--that doesn't say too muchy for it. Moz's voice on "Quarry" was awesome...now I'm wondering if quite a bit of that was enhanced. He's getting old and this CD shows it. Plus I wish it was all one live cut--it's not. I like a live album that takes me through the show start to finish...one that makes me feel like I was actually there. This one just doesn't do it for me
Submitted by Jordan (South Jordan, UT)
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Pimp my album indeed!
As is said atop. This album is one in it's own. Which goes to say that you should own it!
Submitted by timbayliss (Baltimore USA)
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Live at Earls Court is like Pimp My Album. You are the Quarry gets juiced up and the songs have never sounded so great. Throw in a bunch of Smiths classics and you can't go wrong with this CD. The Legend of Moz lives on!
Submitted by icey_earl_69 (Farmwood, Tx, USA)
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