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“November Spawned a Monster” is a song by Morrissey. It was released as a single in 1990. It was written by Morrissey and Clive Langer. It also features one of Morrissey’s former colleagues from The Smiths, Andy Rourke. In reaching number 12 in the British chart it was a marked improvement over Morrissey’s previous single, “Ouija Board, Ouija Board”, but still failed to chart as high as the singer’s first four releases. The track is one of Morrissey’s personal favourites, something shown in the high number of times it has been played live by the singer. It along with its b-side “He Knows I’d Love to See Him” appears on the compilation album Bona Drag.
The song tackles the plight of the disabled, a remarkable subject matter for a pop single. As ever with Morrissey the tone and sentiments are riddled with ambiguity. His use of words such as ‘monster’ and ‘twisted’ creates a strange mix of revulsion, sympathy and black comedy, all used to enlighten, and disturb, the audience. By forcing the ambivalent persona of tormentor and saviour, Morrissey forces the listener to confront their own prejudices head on.”
Released - 23 April 1990
Format - 7”, 12”, CD, cassette
Length 5:25
Label - HMV (UK)
Writer(s) - Morrissey, Clive Langer Producer Clive Langer and Alan Winstanley
The song tackles the plight of the disabled, a remarkable subject matter for a pop single. As ever with Morrissey the tone and sentiments are riddled with ambiguity. His use of words such as ‘monster’ and ‘twisted’ creates a strange mix of revulsion, sympathy and black comedy, all used to enlighten, and disturb, the audience. By forcing the ambivalent persona of tormentor and saviour, Morrissey forces the listener to confront their own prejudices head on.”
Released - 23 April 1990
Format - 7”, 12”, CD, cassette
Length 5:25
Label - HMV (UK)
Writer(s) - Morrissey, Clive Langer Producer Clive Langer and Alan Winstanley
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ponygon wrote:
Hey, Slowdiver, I read that Morissey was a great fan of Shelagh Delaney who wrote the play "A Taste of Honey". (just fyi). bty...I was born in November
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bloc47 wrote:
simply perfect.
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ivan4z wrote:
His voice is great in this one.
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jaimemaldini wrote:
El mejor de todos !!!
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drainagerelated wrote:
just an amazing mesmerizing song, Rich
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LeJoursTristes wrote:
♥ my dearest love
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D_CAMUS wrote:
♡
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Gnihad wrote:
+++ Besucht unbedingt die Internetseite http://www.shyness-is-nice.de.vu ! Das erste Poesieprojekt zum Thema The Smiths/Morrissey im deutschsprachigem Raum. Du schreibst Gedichte und bist Fan von Morrissey und The Smiths? Dann bist du hier genau richtig! +++
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ZimmermanFan wrote:
"Poor twisted child, so ugly" : (
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henryqk wrote:
Meu ídolo... Ele é magnífico...
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orienglander wrote:
morrissey is the only soul i truly love, with every fiber of my twisted being <3
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quiniflip wrote:
Magnifique !!!
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henryqk wrote:
:)
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anacarolins wrote:
os grunhidos da monstrenga me dão medo demais!!!!
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heaventree22 wrote:
wow, i wish this weren't my theme song
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fatcatmusic wrote:
One of the most powerful and brave lyrics I've ever heard.
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vigilantee wrote:
has anyone seen the music video for this? ...very erotic.
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avatarata wrote:
Todas las canciones de Morrissey son muy buenas...adoro su musica
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guenhadu wrote:
nostalgie ! when i ear this, i become younger ! so great album : all songs are diamonds for the ears and the brain ..
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mozzinger wrote:
An interesting blog at http://drawmorrissey.blogspot.com (morrissey drawings etc.)
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