The Messenger is the debut solo album by musician Johnny Marr, formerly of the Smiths. It was released on 25 February 2013 in the UK (and made #10 in charts) through Warner Music Artist & Label Services / Warner Bros. Records, and on 26 February in the US through Sire Records.[8]
The Messenger | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 25 February 2013 | |||
Genre | Alternative rock[1] | |||
Length | 48:22 | |||
Label | Warner Bros. | |||
Producer | Johnny Marr, James Doviak | |||
Johnny Marr chronology | ||||
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Aggregate scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Metacritic | 69/100[2] |
Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
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Pitchfork Media | (6.3/10)[7] |
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Johnny Marr
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "The Right Thing Right" | 3:41 |
2. | "I Want the Heartbeat" | 2:47 |
3. | "European Me" | 3:56 |
4. | "Upstarts" | 3:38 |
5. | "Lockdown" | 3:58 |
6. | "The Messenger" | 4:29 |
7. | "Generate! Generate!" | 4:21 |
8. | "Say Demesne" | 5:37 |
9. | "Sun and Moon" | 3:23 |
10. | "The Crack Up" | 3:52 |
11. | "New Town Velocity" | 5:11 |
12. | "Word Starts Attack" | 3:29 |
Total length: | 48:22 |
Personnel
edit- Johnny Marr – guitars, vocals as well as ARP Omni, drums, bass, keyboards, Memory Moog synthesiser, and producer
- Nile Marr – soloist
- Max James – bass
- Jack Mitchell – drums
- Sonny Marr – backing vocals
- Doviak – backing vocals, producer
- Frank Arkwright – mastering[9]
- Mat Bancroft – photography
- Johnathan Elliott – layout
- Robin Hurley – management
- Claudius Mittendorfer – mixing
- Joe Moss – management
Single releases
edit"Upstarts" was released as a single digitally and on 7", with the new B-side "Psychic Beginner".
"New Town Velocity" was later also released as a single digitally and on 7", along with the new B-side "The It-Switch".
Videos were made for both of these singles,[10][11] as well as the title track.[12]
References
edit- ^ "Johnny Marr: Playland review". AllMusic.
- ^ "The Messenger by Johnny Marr". Metacritic. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
- ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "The Messenger – Johnny Marr". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 24 June 2013.
- ^ "Johnny Marr - The Messenger". ClashMusic. 21 February 2013. Retrieved 25 February 2013.
- ^ "ALBUM REVIEW: JOHNNY MARR – THE MESSENGER". Consequence of Sound. 27 February 2013. Retrieved 27 February 2013.
- ^ "NME Album Reviews - Johnny Marr - 'The Messenger'". NME. 21 February 2013.
- ^ Hyden, Steven (20 February 2013). "Johnny Marr - The Messenger - Album Review - Pitchfork". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 25 September 2013.
- ^ "Johnny Marr Announces Solo Debut Full-Length". Pitchfork Media. 5 November 2012. Retrieved 5 November 2012.
- ^ "The Messenger – Johnny Marr : Credits". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 25 September 2013.
- ^ Johnny Marr (14 January 2013). "Johnny Marr - Upstarts [Official Video]". Retrieved 1 October 2016 – via YouTube.
- ^ Johnny Marr (18 July 2013). "Johnny Marr - New Town Velocity [Official Music Video]". Retrieved 1 October 2016 – via YouTube.
- ^ Johnny Marr (13 November 2012). "Johnny Marr - The Messenger [Official Video]". Retrieved 1 October 2016 – via YouTube.