Morrissey Central “REBELS WITHOUT ASSISTANCE” (December 22, 2022)

REBELS WITHOUT ASSISTANCE - MESSAGES FROM MORRISSEY - MORRISSEY CENTRAL - REBELS WITHOUT ASSISTANCE

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"It's been quite sad. The absence of any promotion is noticeable. It's devastating how no one can ever get this right. But they can't, or they won't. Radio stations, as far as I can tell, will play just about anything they're asked to. But as I've always said, true artists must always look after themselves whereas non-artists are encouraged and advanced beyond reason. When you walk through a storm hold your head up high … as the song goes!"

Morrissey in conversation, Los Angeles, December 2022.
Provided by K, C and H.

 

[BrokenFrame]

of course they are. Lol. Never question why they do what they do, and all is fine.

Do you question why you try to shut down conversations and points of view that aren't blindly pro-Morrissey?

 

[ZOOM FROM GLOOM]

I wonder what drama will prevent WMTWD from being released?

the same, if M doesn’t self release, or go with a small label if he can’t be bothered.

 

[Robert Lee]

Of course, but you need to know a person to imagine what they would or wouldn’t do, or what you think they should do or not do, which is exactly what happens here for pages and pages, lol.

I'm not been snippety here , you see what I did there?

But you stated above that its silly to imagine that Sam would relay back criticism off here to Moz.

So do you know Sam? For all I know you do.

 

[ZOOM FROM GLOOM]

Do you question why you try to shut down conversations and points of view that aren't blindly pro-Morrissey?

Have my posts shut anyone down yet?

Where did I say I didn’t agree with those posts ?

 

[ZOOM FROM GLOOM]

I'm not been snippety here , you see what I did there?

But you stated above that its silly to imagine that Sam would relay back criticism off here to Moz.

So do you know Sam? For all I know you do.

No.

But to repeat, you don’t need to know someone to imagine something about them, which is what people do here.

 

[BrokenFrame]

Have my posts shut anyone down yet?

Where did I say I didn’t agree with those posts ?

You maybe agree with posts but belittle their worth.....by being like "what's the point?"

 

[ZOOM FROM GLOOM]

You maybe agree with posts but belittle their worth.....by being like "what's the point?"

What is their worth? What is their point?

 

[BrokenFrame]

What is their worth? What is their point?

I already explained.

 

[ZOOM FROM GLOOM]

I already explained.

We’ve had a lengthy exchange, Which post?

 

[Robert Lee]

No.

But to repeat, you don’t need to know someone to imagine something about them, which is what people do here.

Okay, you stated above you did need to know them.

 

[Robert Lee]

Ket you are taking on too many messages tonight, you could get paid for something like this you know!

 

[Robert Lee]

Of course, but you need to know a person to imagine what they would or wouldn’t do, or what you think they should do or not do, which is exactly what happens here for pages and pages, lol.

 

[Rufusindigo]

Exactly right. Even the biggest Morrissey sycophants must be sick of his victim mentality. Here's some further advice:

Fire whatever publicist you have now, they clearly don't understand your needs. Get a PR person who will hustle for you and make you a priority. Next, actually listen to your publicist and welcome interviews, etc. Also, you might have to spend a little bit out of pocket to get the kind of publicity you feel is lacking from the label end of things.

Acknowledge that the record industry has evolved in the past 30 years, even if you yourself have not. No one is rushing to court you, you might actually have to do some leg work or hire someone to do it for you. For the record label bridges you haven't burned, acknowledge that there might not be full pit crews to service your every whim when it comes to promotion and pushing album sales. This is a business and promotion on the level you're seeking costs money. Sure, that service still exists, but only for top tier artists who make labels lots of money. Let's face it, that's not you. You are a nostalgia act to them, embrace it.

Embrace social media to some degree, and get your own voice out there. Don't rely on others to get it out there, do it yourself. Recently, Robert Smith had a listening party for the 30th Anniversary of Wish on Twitter. He talked about the making of the album, gave insights into specific tracks, it was a Cure fan's dream. Imagine Morrissey doing something like this? No, we can't of course, he's too lazy and stubborn... but if he did, it would certainly grab people's attention. Stop complaining about how the press twisted your words 5 years ago, there are ways to get your thoughts out there without the need for press filtering. But keep it to things like what you're listening to, etc... everyone is fatigued of politics.

Lastly, and arguably most important... Fire your talentless nephew, or at least keep him away from doing any artwork or blog postings in your name. Let others handle your imagine, a professional who knows what they're doing, not an aimless relative with no discernable skill to handle an artist of your caliber.

The Twitter listening party is a great idea......Maybe also doing a benefit gig for PETA? Something in line with his beliefs, but which benefitted others. I don't pretend to understand or share some of M's beliefs, but he has had a massive positive impact in terms of introducing people to vegetarianism and it would be nice to build on this positive legacy, rather than the negative stuff of the last few years. It would have been great if he could have acknowledged Terry Hall's passing and cultural significance too. Maybe he doesn't want to be drawn into any comparisons with the Specials' multiculturalism in which the press would (fairly or unfairly) target him, but it would have been a nice gesture and the silence is loud...On a positive note, I can't think of any other artist who is so self sabotaging and tricky and yet remains so popular (as evidenced by the tour) which is testament to the quality of the music.

 

[BrokenFrame]

The Twitter listening party is a great idea......Maybe also doing a benefit gig for PETA? Something in line with his beliefs, but which benefitted others. I don't pretend to understand or share some of M's beliefs, but he has had a massive positive impact in terms of introducing people to vegetarianism and it would be nice to build on this positive legacy, rather than the negative stuff of the last few years. It would have been great if he could have acknowledged Terry Hall's passing and cultural significance too. Maybe he doesn't want to be drawn into any comparisons with the Specials' multiculturalism in which the press would (fairly or unfairly) target him, but it would have been a nice gesture and the silence is loud...On a positive note, I can't think of any other artist who is so self sabotaging and tricky and yet remains so popular (as evidenced by the tour) which is testament to the quality of the music.

did Morrissey like Terry Hall? did Terry Hall like Morrissey?

 

[goinghome]

Why bother with radio stations?
They are a thing of the past.
No one listens to them anymore.

The song is great, and doing well, and that is all that matters really.

I do like the radio. Where instead is music mainly listened to these days? You seem to know so much about these things : )

 

[Luxo]

Oh, agree, he absolutely wouldn't trust any journalist at this point! And if he doesn't want to put himself through anything like that, it's his choice.

And, as a consequence of that, he shouldn't expect to have a number 1 single. Morrissey is an uncooperative person, who doesn't wants to do the bare minimum to promote himself or his work. If he isn't willing to put the graft in, why should a record company? Morrissey still thinks that he is owed a living. He isn't. He needs to do what the rest of us have to do - put the graft in.

 

[ZOOM FROM GLOOM]

I meant ‘don’t need’. It was obviously a mistake.

 

[BrokenFrame]

I do like the radio. Where instead is music mainly listened to these days? You seem to know so much about these things : )

Maybe streaming?

 

[ZOOM FROM GLOOM]

Ket you are taking on too many messages tonight, you could get paid for something like this you know!

I have to respond to all of my fans, Robert

 

[Robert Lee]

Like Ket central this