Morrissey

Morrissey is often noted as one of the key pop lyricists of his generation, with many subsequent bands hailing his influence. Themes on which he has touched include child murder, gang violence, domestic violence, prostitution, racism, drug use, homosexuality, disability, assassination, and terrorism. A celebration of the outsider is a constant theme in his work.

His first solo album was released in 1988 and was entitled Viva Hate. After a period of musical inactivity in the late 90s and early 00s, You Are the Quarry was released on May 17, 2004 but one day later in the USA. The first single, "Irish Blood, English Heart," was released internationally on May 10, 2004. The single reached number three in its first week of sales in the UK singles chart. This was the highest placing chart position for Morrissey in his entire career as both a solo artist and the lead singer of The Smiths the 2006 release "You Have Killed Me" also debuted at number three in its first week in the charts. Also, it has sold over a million copies, making the album his most successful one, solo or with The Smiths.

On April 3rd 2006 his new album titled "Ringleader of the Tormentors", produced by former David Bowie producer Toni Visconti, was released in the UK. The album went straight to the top of the UK Album charts.