Morrissey - Who Put the M in Manchester
from Sanctuary Records
The answer is, of course, Morrissey. Released in conjunction with Live From Earl's Court, Who Put the M in Manchester documents a different performance and set list. That said, both concerts were in support of You Are the Quarry and include a healthy dose of Smiths material. On the DVD, Morrissey is in fine voice and good spirits--and why not? He isn't just in front of a home audience, but May 22nd was his birthday (as he jokes, "I can't believe I'm 29"). The rest of the solo tracks, like "Hairdresser on Fire" and "Everyday is Like Sunday," are mostly drawn from Viva Hate. Bonus features include four videos and another live Manchester set from 2004. Those looking for a career retrospective may be disappointed as his last few albums are largely ignored. For the Morrissey fanatic, however, the hyperbole of the title is likely to be fully justified. --Kathleen C. Fennessy
The Smiths: Still Ill
from Petal
This DVD contains an incredible amount of insight into the two songwriting talents of The Smiths: Morrissey and Johnny Marr. Seen here for the first time is a less-than-usual guarded, open-but-cautious early Morrissey in a revealing unedited interview.
The Malady Lingers On
from EMI Int'l
Morrissey Videos: 1. Glamorous Glue 2. Certain People I Know 3. Tomorrow 4. We Hate It When Our Friends Become Successful 5. My Love Life 6. You're The One For Me Fatty 7. Sing Your Life 8. Pregnant For The Last Time
Hulmerist
from EMI Int'l
Morrissey "Hulmerist" Seven Promotional Films Directed By Tim Broad: 1. The Last Of The Famous International Playboys 2. Sister I'm A Poet 3. Everyday Is Like Sunday 4. Interesting Drug 5. Suedehead 6. Ouija Board, Ouija Board 7. November Spawned A Monster
The Jewel in the Crown: Unauthorized
from Mvd Visual
This complete unathorized DVD biography includes exclusive and previously unseen film footage and in-depth interviews with those that worked closely with Morrissey during his career, including interviews with Stephen Street, Tony Wilson, Mark Nevin, Vini
+++
