Steven Patrick Morrissey (born 22 May 1959) is an English singer-songwriter, best known as the lead singer of The Smiths (early 1980s) and for a long solo career beginning with Viva Hate (1988).

Lead singer of The Smiths; solo debut Viva Hate (1988); solo career includes notable albums such as Vauxhall And I, Your Arsenal and You Are The Quarry. Career and releases have generated both critical praise and public controversy.

DeBaser's reviews portray Morrissey as a singular, polarizing artist: revered for lyrical depth and certain classic albums, criticized for uneven records and public controversies. Reviews analyze music, lyrics and live charisma, often mixing admiration with disappointment. Key albums discussed include Viva Hate, Vauxhall And I and Southpaw Grammar.

For:Fans of Morrissey and The Smiths; listeners interested in lyrical analysis, indie/alternative rock and album criticism.

 It is difficult not to write in the first person when talking about Morrissey.

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 Morrissey is like a reverse Dorian Gray; as he slowly ages, his audience remains young

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