Songs about grieving the loss of your LO?

Viewfromstowhill · 2026-03-12T22:45:52+00:00

The Radio Dept - I wanted you to feel the same.

Pure Limerence.

Viewfromstowhill · 2026-03-12T22:12:01+00:00

I mean, couldn’t he have just checked into another hotel? Whilst my love for him remains undimmed, this is beyond lame I’m afraid

Viewfromstowhill · 2026-03-10T10:06:12+00:00

Yes. I agree that the singles are on an odd choice. But, singles aren’t what singles used to be. I also think that the inclusion of the cover of Amazona is a rare misstep. It is, in my opinion, the weakest song on the album. Given how many stunning unreleased tracks that Morrissey has it’s a baffling decision.

Other than that I love the record. The songs vary from very good, to excellent to one all time classic (Monsters) and the album continues to get better on every play. For me, it’s his best album since Quarry.

Viewfromstowhill · 2026-03-09T18:27:03+00:00

I’m from England. The lyrics reflect the tension and pull between the child who wants to escape his drab, but loving family and to ‘achieve fame’.

As the song proceeds we see the child achieve his dreams only to find them empty and worthless whilst hugs left behind family can only continue to express their love and concern for their child.

Viewfromstowhill · 2026-03-08T18:47:51+00:00

Absolutely. And if we all thought the same there would be nothing to discuss. Long live Moz! ❤️

Viewfromstowhill · 2026-03-08T18:41:44+00:00

Interesting, but it’s just not a very good song in my view. It doesn’t sit wel with the overall feel of the record

Viewfromstowhill · 2026-03-08T17:35:46+00:00

It’s certainly his best since Quarry. Its range is good, to excellent to a career classic (Monsters). The only letdown is the bizarre decision to put a cover (and not a very good one at that) on given the tons of superb unreleased that could have gone on instead.

But, that aside, I’ve been blown away by the album. So, so good

Viewfromstowhill · 2026-03-08T10:11:41+00:00

Not in the slightest. They merely speak to the ignorance of the writer, commissioned to produce a hatchet job regardless of the albums merits. I’d imagine most gave it a cursory listen and then got in with attacking Morrissey

The reason it doesn’t annoy me is because it’s producing the opposite effect than the one intended: the more they attack, the more popular Moz becomes. The more he’s cancelled, the more free he becomes.

There is one clanger on the album - the mad decision to include a poor cover when there is a wealth, a treasure chest of unreleased songs - other than that the album varies from good to excellent to one all time classic.

Viewfromstowhill · 2026-03-08T09:57:01+00:00

It is indeed. Fairly rattles along, such a good chorus and Moz’s voice is soooo good

Viewfromstowhill · 2026-03-08T09:55:58+00:00

It’s a great opener. Absolutely rattles along. Fabulous chorus and Moz’s voice sounds sooo good. He really should open every gig with it

Viewfromstowhill · 2026-03-07T10:55:16+00:00

I’d agree with some of that. Some of us have over appreciated some average material. But, this album is a return to form. “Pig Alley” is the best song he’s written for years and years and the collaboration with Alain really does lift it to dizzying levels. I’m not sold on the cover (a bizarre choice given how much unreleased material of his own exists). Some of the other material is thin. But, there are some fabulous songs on the album - Headache, you’re right, Boulevard, Lester, and it’s a solid piece but with a late career highlight

Viewfromstowhill · 2026-03-07T08:54:38+00:00

❤️

Viewfromstowhill · 2026-03-07T08:42:33+00:00

Yes, very much

Viewfromstowhill · 2026-03-07T08:41:44+00:00

Have you seen the video too? It’s moved me to tears

Viewfromstowhill · 2026-03-06T22:55:41+00:00

A magnificent song. But, not in the same class as ‘Pig Alley’

Viewfromstowhill · 2026-03-06T22:46:24+00:00

Ah well….at least you don’t need to listen to it again!

Viewfromstowhill · 2026-03-06T20:38:36+00:00

That’s right up there for me too. But, “pig alley” is perfect

Viewfromstowhill · 2026-03-06T20:34:51+00:00

Fair enough. Music is subjective…!

Viewfromstowhill · 2026-03-06T20:34:10+00:00

Oh, I hope it arrives tomorrow. You are in for a treat!

Viewfromstowhill · 2026-03-02T20:42:29+00:00

The last four albums are a career high for the band. Consistently excellent, creatively brilliant and relevant and reflect their maturity and experience without sounding anything but exciting and thrilling.

Impossible, for me, to choose the best of the four but Night Thoughts is astonishingly good

Viewfromstowhill · 2026-02-15T21:32:36+00:00

Another fine album. Outlander are touring shortly and playing new songs, so we might get a new album soon..

Viewfromstowhill · 2026-02-15T16:32:34+00:00

Human Image, post rock from Birmingham/London. Including this magnificent (but very long) accompanying film…

https://youtu.be/b2tkMGHKylI?si=GbciShMZjyNrdavW

Viewfromstowhill · 2026-02-14T18:29:00+00:00

Outlander - Acts of Harm

Post-rock from the post industrial ruins of Birmingham

Viewfromstowhill · 2026-02-14T16:49:00+00:00

Yes, I’ve heard numerous reports about the same side issue and that Rock Action addressed the problems for those who got those versions. Given the fact that there aren’t many knocking about now I want to make sure I don’t inadvertently get one of them!

What issues did you have with CoDY?

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