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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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RyanHJun 12, 2004
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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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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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JorisDec 10, 2004Great 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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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.