Morrissey – That’s How People Grow Up

• 8th Jan 2008

There are those subscribing to a certain school of thought, uttering their views far away from the earshot of the sometimes fanatical, dyed-in-the-wool Morrissey-ites. They suggest that The Smiths and Morrissey’s solo forays, due to the attitude and lyrics concealed in the material, would have generally benefited from more robust and faster paced accompaniments, than they were generally afforded.

Well, as Morrissey is on the brink of releasing a greatest hits collection to celebrate twenty years plus of going it alone. This new single, one of two new songs to appear on that forthcoming album, possesses spikier riffs and a generally quicker pace to old Maudlin’ Morrissey’s vocals. Therefore, the chance to compare this approach against the old one is afforded the perfect opportunity. Maturity is espoused and life perspective is proffered with assurance and wisdom. Is this the start of a new Morrissey?