Tag Archives: The Smiths
Friday the 13th: Cover Band Names That Will Make You Scream
With Friday the 13th and Valentine’s Day running back to back this year, I started thinking about My Bloody Valentine (the band, not the slasher film of course) and the ultimate question: Do My Bloody Valentine cover bands exist? In the past, I have seen bands pull off some brilliant covers (“Only Shallow” for example); however, I pondered if groups dedicated themselves to the shoegaze legends. Continue reading
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Likely Suspects at Coachella 2009: The Smiths
Although I would journey hundreds of miles to see the newly reunited Blur, I do not think they are big enough to headline Coachella on Saturday. Nor do I think the lineup as it stands is sufficient enough to draw a massive festival crowd. The Killers? Please. For those of us (me) who will not likely attend all three dates, Friday is the obvious choice with Paul McCartney topping the bill and the organizers behind Coachella must know this. This is why I cannot accept the Saturday lineup as is.
Weighing all the rumors, there is one that I keep revisiting: the curious liklihood of the Smiths reuniting. Continue reading
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An Open Letter to Morrissey (I’m So Sorry)
Dear Morrissey,
I woke up this morning hoping that a portion of last night was a dream. Usually the thought of our paths crossing in real life is something to be desired, but when it happened last night, I was horrified. Continue reading
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Who Put the “M” in MILF: Morrissey (of course)
It wasn’t too long ago that I learned what MILF stood for and I would like to offer an alternative for the acronym:
M(oz)ILF.
Stephen Morrissey, former frontman of The Smiths, has enjoyed a highly acclaimed solo career; however, Moz’s music hasn’t been the only thing to remain in vogue. In my little opinion, time has been very kind to the singer. Despite reports muddling Morrissey’s sexuality–even to this day–Moz, now age 50, still looks very good to me. Continue reading
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