Morrissey Central "BEETHOVEN WAS DEAF" (August 3, 2024)

#7 in Official UK Vinyl chart

BEETHOVEN WAS DEAF - MESSAGES FROM MORRISSEY - MORRISSEY CENTRAL - BEETHOVEN WAS DEAF

MESSAGES FROM MORRISSEY

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[Thewlis]

Love the colour of that vinyl

 

[William Fisher]

Whether or not he thought he looked "good" is irrelevant. You simply cannot attach photos to a release that don't coincide! It is preposterous to think you can, It is insane. It renders the re-release unbuyable because it is not an accurate document of that time period. I am embarrassed for Morrissey, he seems to enjoy destroying his legacy.

I don’t think it really matters.

It also says “live in Paris” (like the original release), but half the songs were recorded in London.

Do you feel the same about the covers of The Last of the Famous International Playboys (original sleeve), Low In High School (Deluxe), Bonfire of Teenagers, and Rebels Without Applause?

 

[ZOOM FROM GLOOM]

A true fan could not like a photo attached to a performance that occurred 14 years earlier. Impossible.

I guess I’m not a ‘true fan’.

 

[Johnnie Ray]

Name another major (or minor) artist who has released a live album with a photo not even within 10 years of that particular performance. It is unprecedented. So for anyone who thinks we are just picking on Morrissey, I think we would be doing the same thing with any artist, if they had the audacity to make such a blunder. Thankfully, I don't believe any other artist has done such a bone headed thing. Prove me wrong.

 

[William Fisher]

Name another major (or minor) artist who has released a live album with a photo not even within 10 years of that particular performance. It is unprecedented. So for anyone who thinks we are just picking on Morrissey, I think we would be doing the same thing with any artist, if they had the audacity to make such a blunder. Thankfully, I don't believe any other artist has done such a bone headed thing. Prove me wrong.

I agree it’s unusual, but I wouldn’t worry about it too much.

 

[Cormac]

Sad beyond words from somebody whose band "The Smiths"'s singles, lps, etc. had the most, original, memorable and brilliant artwork ever seen.. Right out of the gate as a solo artist the artwork of Morrissey's solo output continued that tradition. Just peruse a copy of "Peepholism" if you can find one, to see just how far from that things have become. This "BWD" cover is an abomination.

Hi - I have a copy of Peepholism. I love it. Got it for a 21st birthday present nearly 30 years ago now. Still looks great.

 

[ZOOM FROM GLOOM]

Name another major (or minor) artist who has released a live album with a photo not even within 10 years of that particular performance. It is unprecedented. So for anyone who thinks we are just picking on Morrissey, I think we would be doing the same thing with any artist, if they had the audacity to make such a blunder. Thankfully, I don't believe any other artist has done such a bone headed thing. Prove me wrong.

unprecedented? Morrissey?! never. He does exactly what other artists do. Never a troublemaker, always predictable, never original, just like the rest.

But what do I know? I’m not a ‘true fan’ like Phranco, Gaylo and you.

 

[Surface]

unprecedented? Morrissey?! never. He does exactly what other artists do. Never a troublemaker, always predictable, never original, just like the rest.

But what do I know? I’m not a ‘true fan’ like Phranco, Gaylo and you.

Of course you’re a true fan and I’m sure Morrissey will post something on Central if you pass before him.

 

[Gregor Samsa]

Admitting that using a photo from a completely different time period is weird and kind of dumb has nothing to do with being a fan or not. It’s just common sense. It weakens the product.

 

[Johnnie Ray]

I agree it’s unusual, but I wouldn’t worry about it too much.

It makes me so mad. It is a slap in the face, it is so disrespectful to his fans.

 

[Johnnie Ray]

I agree it’s unusual, but I wouldn’t worry about it too much.

In 100 years from now when we're all dead, some music fan is going to come across that rare artifact and think to themself, hmm, 1992, let me do some math... I would have thought he would have looked much younger!

 

[The Alchemist]

Name another major (or minor) artist who has released a live album with a photo not even within 10 years of that particular performance. It is unprecedented. So for anyone who thinks we are just picking on Morrissey, I think we would be doing the same thing with any artist, if they had the audacity to make such a blunder. Thankfully, I don't believe any other artist has done such a bone headed thing. Prove me wrong.

It makes me so mad. It is a slap in the face, it is so disrespectful to his fans.

 

[William Fisher]

It makes me so mad. It is a slap in the face, it is so disrespectful to his fans

I don’t feel that at all. And I’m a big fan.

I’m much more upset by there being two unreleased albums I can’t hear.

 

[Johnnie Ray]

I don’t feel that at all. And I’m a big fan.

I’m much more upset by there being two unreleased albums I can’t hear.

But you got the gist of those unreleased albums. Do you honestly think they're going to be good? If you do, I think you are in denial. Maybe you're thinking a garbage Morrissey album is still worthwhile, because I think we know...

 

[Johnnie Ray]

 

[The Alchemist]

I don’t feel that at all. And I’m a big fan.

I’m much more upset by there being two unreleased albums I can’t hear.

They are coming and they will be great

 

[The Alchemist]

In 100 years from now when we're all dead, some music fan is going to come across that rare artifact and think to themself, hmm, 1992, let me do some math... I would have thought he would have looked much younger!

 

[ZOOM FROM GLOOM]

Of course you’re a true fan and I’m sure Morrissey will post something on Central if you pass before him.

Awww, you think? I can’t wait to die then!

 

[Johnnie Ray]

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[Johnnie Ray]

They are coming and they will be great

I know right! I love sarcasm. Very underrated comedy device. Good stuff.