Morrissey Re-Issues

Mancunian minstrel of melancholy Morrissey is set to re-visit his past with expansive re-issues of his albums 'Southpaw Grammar' and 'Maladjusted'.

With 'Years Of Refusal' released last month to widespread acclaim Morrissey's creative standing has rarely been higher. Since the Smiths split in 1987 Morrissey's solo career has been a rollercoaster of thrills, spills and mis-understandings.

One of the most neglected periods of Morrissey's career is the mid 90s. With Britpop acts riding high in the charts and Morrissey out of favour with the music press 'Southpaw Grammar' and 'Maladjusted' slipped out un-noticed but both are fascinating insights into the singer's career.

Released in 1995 'Southpaw Grammer' was Morrissey's prog rock inspired riposte to Britpop. Containing lengthy songs and huge arrangements it is one of Morrissey's most daring releases.

'Maladjusted' meanwhile slipped out almost un-noticed in 1997. Steeped in the glam rock of the singer's youth, it is an unjustly neglected part of Morrissey's canon.

Re-released with bonus material and sleevenote written by Morrissey himself, these albums shed some much need light on a lesser known aspect of the singer's career.

Morrissey will release an expanded version of 'Southpaw Grammer' on April 27th, with 'Maladjusted' to follow on May 4th.