20 years ago, Morrissey was still fresh off the breakup of The Smiths and had just one proper full length release as a solo artist, Viva Hate
.
After Viva Hate, he released a string of singles — "The Last of the Famous International Playboys", "Interesting Drug", and "Ouija Board, Ouija Board" — before deciding to skip the rigors of recording a follow-up studio album and releasing a singles and b-sides collection instead.The result was Bona Drag
, which to this day is the most beloved release in Morrissey's solo catalogue.Thus, the 20th Anniversary treatment. Next Monday in the UK and Tuesday in the US (Correction: Oct. 4 in the UK and Oct. 19 in the US), EMI will present a deluxe edition
complete with previously unreleased tracks, new inner sleeve photos and liner notes, and kinda new cover art.The text is now in Morrissey's oft-preferred gothic font, and the cover photo has been corrected back to its original color, as shot on the set of the "November Spawned A Monster" video set.
"Everyday Is Like Sunday" is also being re-released as a single in CD and 7" formats, each with new videos or live b-sides for the hardcore completist. Most interesting is Morrissey's performance of the single on Tops of the Pops from June, 1988.
A remaster of the official video is included on the CD as well... an unremastered version is embedded for your enjoyment right here:
Still can't believe the NFL Network ran promos with this song...
2 comments:
The 'Bona Drag' reissue was delayed and now comes out Oct. 4 in the U.K. and Oct. 19 in the U.S.
Great album. Suedehead is a top five all time song for me.
Post a Comment