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Universal acclaim- based on 91 Ratings
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Positive: 81 out of 91
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Mixed: 8 out of 91
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Negative: 2 out of 91
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EndaMMar 14, 2007Absolutely excellent. I often return to this record and have SUCH a soft spot for it even now.
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spankymMay 27, 2004
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RyanHJun 12, 2004
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buluteJan 4, 2006Good works and sad songs are in this album.Todays its hard to find good albums but Morrissey is still with us.
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ThisMulroneycakesHasOpenedMyEyesFeb 4, 2006
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lazydykeAug 24, 2006A wonderful album...
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JuanA.Dec 27, 2007Morrissey: We are the quarry !!!!
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ShabarOOct 17, 2004At first, disappointment. Then as the album made it to my CD changer, it was surprising to discover how this record grows on the listener. As new bands try to copy the 80's influence, this new offering show the opposite trend. I would have rated this album a 5 two months ago. Now it is at least a 8.
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CaesarMMay 17, 2004Not his best album ever, but as strong a comeback as anyone has a right to expect. Irish Blood, English Heart and First of the Gang to Die alone should keep fans happy for quite a while. Not every song is brilliant but there really are quite a few gems including America Is Not The World, I Like You and The World is Full of Crashing Bores. Hopefully the next album isn't seven years away.
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franzfMay 22, 2004A great album! His second best record (the first is Vauxhall & I). First of the gang to die is a superb song. Viva Moz!
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MichaelKMay 23, 2004
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JBMay 23, 2004This one's a grower for sure. After my first listen I'd have rated it a 5. Now after 6 listens over 6 days I've grown to love it! A great return to form, with just enough new elements (keyboards!) to intrigue the casual Morrissey/Smiths fan and a nice balance between political and personal lyrics. Highly recommended, especially if you liked "Vauxhall and I".
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VinceHMay 30, 2004
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JohnBMay 30, 2004This album becomes more and more amazing the oftener I hear it - I am enchanted and happy-saddened by 'I'm Not Sorry' and 'America is Not The World' - there is a beautiful sweep and bend in Morrissey's voice I have not heard before - I feel as though he is once again at the height of his powers. Revenge is so so so sweet.
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E.RawlinsonJun 1, 2004Great!
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NseEJul 6, 2004Excellent. Nothing else out there sounds like this. Standouts include 'America is not the world', 'Irish blood, English heart', 'I have forgiven Jesus', 'All you lazy dykes' to name a few.
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FrancesEApr 30, 2005Morrissey is the best!!!
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S.L.O'RobotApr 8, 2006
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jyo_tirmayadSep 2, 2006The only song I really like on this CD which is memorable is "Hector was the Last of the Gang to Die." Everything else seems to be so forgettable. It's a good CD, but I dont' listen to it very much.
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StuMay 17, 2004After 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.
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JohnTMay 17, 2004The world of Morrissey is always an interesting one. Buy it, love it and remember what is was like to grow up in an era when some 'pop-stars' where original, interesting and intelligent. Where is the NME review?
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albertosMay 18, 2004
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phlippMay 19, 2004as an occassional moz freak i find this pure guilty pleasure. the ep also has three other superb songs that must be heard
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BJMorganMay 21, 2004This is a wonderful album. Morrissey makes a welcome return. This is a solid effort!
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BenJMay 28, 2004Morrissey'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.
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TomasKMay 31, 2004A true masterpiece! Go and buy it!
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MikeTJun 19, 2004Excellent album that is strong from start to finish and Morrissey's voice has never sounded better. No one in music today is quite like Morrissey, a peerless lyricist with a unique style of phrasing and vocalizing, he has delivered an album that ranks among his very best.
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waynesJun 5, 2004we shouldn't be comparing, we should just be enjoying. moz has done it again! i feel bad for doubting him these years since the truly disappointing "maladjusted". he is still and will always be the man.
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AnthonyBJun 8, 2004Never been the biggest Morrisey fan, but caught a review on NPR yesterday and bought it on iTunes. It's a very solid album and I dig it entirely. May only be one or so tracks that I'm not completely fond of, and have been listening to it repeatedly since purchase. Definitely a keeper.
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BryanDJul 8, 2004An outstanding album- Morrissey is definately back on form! From start to finish this is a rip roaring album in which Morrissey's distinctive vocals are combined with great beats and riffs from the band. Definately recommended!
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Awards & Rankings
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Entertainment WeeklyA set of irresistible tracks both danceable and desolate. [28 May 2004, p.124]
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The most entertaining and lushly melodic work of Morrissey's solo career.
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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.