World Peace Is None of Your Business
by Morrissey
User Score
7.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 57 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 57
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 57
  3. Negative: 9 out of 57
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  1. London_Calling
    Jul 17, 2014
    8
    It's good. It's very good. The music is amazing at times. There are the odd jarring production moments but it makes for a really interesting listen and it's pretty unique and fresh. Some of the best stuff on here really is his best stuff whilst the lesser ones are already growing and growing strong. Patience is definitely rewarded with this album. The voice is of course Morrissey (so anIt's good. It's very good. The music is amazing at times. There are the odd jarring production moments but it makes for a really interesting listen and it's pretty unique and fresh. Some of the best stuff on here really is his best stuff whilst the lesser ones are already growing and growing strong. Patience is definitely rewarded with this album. The voice is of course Morrissey (so an automatic +1 there for me).… Expand
  2. Tokyochuchu
    Jul 25, 2014
    9
    World Peace is None of Your Business is a long overdue return to form for Morrissey. Gone are the typically bland, under-inspired indie-glam arrangements that blighted You are the Quarry and Years of Refusal. Inward bound are some sleek world-music style arrangements that are, mercifully, different from anything Morrissey has recorded before. It's a seemingly one-shot deal, much like KillWorld Peace is None of Your Business is a long overdue return to form for Morrissey. Gone are the typically bland, under-inspired indie-glam arrangements that blighted You are the Quarry and Years of Refusal. Inward bound are some sleek world-music style arrangements that are, mercifully, different from anything Morrissey has recorded before. It's a seemingly one-shot deal, much like Kill Uncle. Just like that record, you'll either love it or hate it. As a long time Morrissey fan, I personally love it. It's wonderful to hear Moz flirting with something new for a change. And it's a change that really works! World Peace is not Your Business is the most consistent, artistically satisfying Morrissey record for the last twenty years. And if THAT isn't enough to sway you, maybe nothing will. Simply put,this an a fantastic Morrissey record from start to finish.… Expand
  3. Roberticus2009
    Jul 20, 2014
    10
    This was an awesome follow through from his long absence. We missed his sound and desired more and we got it! I can't wait for a sequel though for Viva Hate! I hope it happens!!!!
  4. adpirtle
    Aug 1, 2014
    8
    Musically, this is the most interesting Morrissey album in a while. Throughout his "comeback" era, the music has always taken a bit of a backseat, more or less painting by the numbers of his more beloved back-catalogue. While "World Peace" doesn't exactly shatter the Morrissey mold, it certainly presses hard at the edges. This is doubly refreshing on songs where the man's lyrics sound aMusically, this is the most interesting Morrissey album in a while. Throughout his "comeback" era, the music has always taken a bit of a backseat, more or less painting by the numbers of his more beloved back-catalogue. While "World Peace" doesn't exactly shatter the Morrissey mold, it certainly presses hard at the edges. This is doubly refreshing on songs where the man's lyrics sound a tad less than inspired, and there are more than a couple poking around the middle of this otherwise sharp album. At its best, "World Peace" is brilliant, and at its worst its still easy on the ears… Expand
  5. Alfie18
    Feb 6, 2023
    9
    Great album! Yes there are some skippable songs but the majority are great songs.
  6. LucasMolto
    Dec 30, 2017
    7
    Me gusta bastante. No es su mejor disco pero su simpleza lo hace muy recomendable.

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70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 37 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 37
  3. Negative: 0 out of 37
  1. Record Collector
    Aug 12, 2014
    80
    By and large, the more substantial the lyric the more layered and complex the musical arrangement.
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  2. Magnet
    Aug 6, 2014
    60
    The good (and bad) news for people who love bad (and good) news: Both groups will be delighted and appalled by this record. [No. 112, p.51]
  3. NOW Magazine
    Jul 24, 2014
    40
    The biggest problem is Morrissey himself, who sounds like he’s trying to be clever rather than actually demonstrating that infamously razor-sharp wit.
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