You Are The Quarry
by Morrissey
User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 91 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 81 out of 91
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 91
  3. Negative: 2 out of 91

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  1. RyanH
    Jun 12, 2004
    5
    Hmm, as a Morrissey fan, I find myself listening to other Moz/Smiths work, as opposed to this. It is tragic to think that in seven years, this is the best he could come up with. Maybe I am being a little harsh: the opening track is good, and anyone who can pull of the lines "you know where you can shove your hamburger" and "have you ever wondered why, in Estonia, they say 'hey, you Hmm, as a Morrissey fan, I find myself listening to other Moz/Smiths work, as opposed to this. It is tragic to think that in seven years, this is the best he could come up with. Maybe I am being a little harsh: the opening track is good, and anyone who can pull of the lines "you know where you can shove your hamburger" and "have you ever wondered why, in Estonia, they say 'hey, you fat pig'?" His vocals also hit a peak in 'Let Me Kiss You', a song that is almost 'Interlude'-ish. Other successes include the single 'First of the Gang to Die' and 'The world is full of crashing bores'. However, this cd seems to trundle along without the panash present in 'Viva Hate', 'Vauxhall and I' and other great masterpieces. "A grower"?... Possibly...… Expand
  2. Stu
    May 17, 2004
    5
    After the first listen I'm unsure, there are a couple of true corkers here (Irish Blood... included) but initially at least the big fella sounds a little lacklustre and dare I say it.....average. Here more than ever he sounds like the man who's missing his Smiths. Come back Jonny,Mike and Andy all is forgiven. I just hope to Christ it's a grower.
  3. BenJ
    May 28, 2004
    6
    Morrissey's vocals are possibly the best they've ever been, but sadly the material is often below par. That's not to say there aren't some great tunes, but over 12 songs the album really does fail to captivate.
  4. Joris
    Dec 10, 2004
    6
    Great lyrics again, the songs are overrated this time. Favourites: I'm Not Sorry, First of the gang to die and All The Lazy Dykes

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#39 Most Discussed Album of 2004
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#68 Most Shared Album of 2004

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Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    100
    A set of irresistible tracks both danceable and desolate. [28 May 2004, p.124]
  2. Pitchfork
    89
    The most entertaining and lushly melodic work of Morrissey's solo career.
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  3. Dot Music
    60
    For a handful of decent Morrissey songs – and, it must be said, some of his best ever vocal performances – we should be grateful. Ultimately though, for all these tantalising reminders of greatness, "You Are The Quarry" still feels like a man unnecessarily trapped by the limitations of his band and the extent of his loathing.
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