The Best Of Morrissey released on Nov. 6, 2001 (US). Post your reviews/info regarding this release in the comments section below.

• 'Best of...' press release - Nov. 2, 2001
• The Best Of Morrissey sleeve; record release party in L.A. (Nov. 2) - Oct. 19, 2001
• The Best Of Morrissey - tracklist, notes - Sept. 19, 2001
• The Best Of Morrissey due Nov. 6 from Rhino Records - Aug. 8, 2001
• Forthcoming Morrissey Best Of... one new track (?) - Aug. 27, 2000
• "Best Of Morrissey" CD mulled for Reprise contest - June 6, 2000

• "Rhino To Unveil Morrissey's 'Best'" - Billboard.com (new interview (?), rare photos to be included) - Oct. 23, 2001
• "With reissues, what's old is always new again" - Boston Globe (Nov. 11, 2001) - Nov. 13, 2001
• The Best Of Morrissey first week sales - Nov. 16, 2001
• The Best of Morrissey review at VirginMega.com - Jan. 7, 2002
• The Best Of Morrissey review in the Boston Phoenix (Jan. 3 - 10 issue) - Jan. 7, 2002

Holo sends the link to the story at Billboard.com:

'Not Another' Alt Rock Covers Soundtrack - Nov. 5. Among the cover songs from the 80's included is Muse's cover of "Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want." Excerpt:

In assembling the soundtrack for the upcoming irreverent comedy "Not Another Teen Movie," executive producer and Maverick CEO Guy Oseary said "the main focus was to create a soundtrack that had a timeless appeal... comprised of some of the best songs of the '80's performed by some of the most cutting edge musicians of today."

"Not Another Teen Movie" opens in the US on Dec. 14.

• Related item: Muse cover of "Please, Please, Please..." on forthcoming single - Nov. 2, 2001

J. Mathers writes:

Here are two newer 4y-records comic strips that have Morrissey and/or Smiths references.

• Morrissey - Greatest Hits
• Top 40

I have mentioned before that I am cutting down on Johnny Marr mentions unless there is something directly related to Morrissey, but I am still receiving lots of submissions. Please direct Johnny Marr news to those sites focused on him and do not be offended if your item is not posted here. It is apparent that neither one wants to be continually associated with the other.

neil g writes: Hi there. Johnny Marr was interviewed in Friday (2nd November)'s 'Metro' (free paper in London + other British cities). Final question was:

Would you ever consider a reunion with Morrissey?
JM'At the moment, Last Ride sounds like the best song in the world to me, so why would I want to let someone else sing it?

Holy Name has typed out the full interview - Johnny Marr 60 Second Interview"

Tony writes:

Morrissey/Smiths Night
Friday, November 23, 2001
9PM to 2AM
Hosted by Tony

UPSTAIRS at Delilah's
2771 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, Illinois
21 + $3 cover

e-mail questions to: [email protected]
Here is the flyer.

Tim writes:

On November 19th, club Lipgloss will be having a special Smiths/Morrissey night. This will be the first Smiths/Morrissey tribute night ever in Denver, and we plan on making it special for everyone. The night will consist of excellent music such as B-sides, rarities, cover bands, as well as bands that have opened for the Smiths and Moz. Local artists will be also paying homage to Morrissey and The Smiths by showing special inspired art work as well. We also have a special request list of favorite Smiths/Morrissey (and personal favorite) songs sent to us by Boz Boorer. Movies and videos will be played all night as well. So I encourage all fans to stop by and pay tribute to the greatest band and man of all time!

For directions and song requests please visit the Lipgloss website.