Morrissey Announces New Album,“Make-Up Is a Lie”
Morrissey’s long-awaited return is finally here. The singer has released a new single, aptly titled “Make-Up Is a Lie,” which precedes the release of his new album of the same name. The album marks Morrissey’s return to the Sire label and a reunion with producer Joe Chiccarelli, and is set to drop on March 6th.
A Complex Comeback
The path to this new music has been anything but straightforward. for years, the status of new Morrissey releases has been uncertain. He previously teased two other albums – Bonfire of Teenagers and You’re Right,It’s Time – neither of which ultimately materialized as this current project.
Morrissey has claimed that Bonfire of Teenagers, featuring collaborations with Chad Smith, Flea, and Iggy Pop, was deemed a masterpiece by every major label it was presented to, but ultimately rejected due to his controversial political views.
His last album, I Am Not a Dog on a Chain, was released in 2020, and was accompanied by a promotional campaign marked by his endorsement of the far-right For Britain Movement on Fallon.
Recent Challenges
recent months have seen morrissey facing challenges with his touring schedule, cancelling shows on an ongoing tour.Despite these setbacks, he continues to move forward with new music.
Make-Up Is a Lie Tracklist
Here’s the tracklist for the upcoming album:
- You’re Right, It’s Time
- Make-Up Is a Lie
- Notre-Dame
- Amazona
- Headache
- Boulevard
- Zoom Zoom the Little Boy
- The Night Pop Dropped
- Kerching Kerching
- Lester Bangs
- Many Icebergs Ago
- The Monsters of Pig Alley
Looking Ahead
The release of “Make-Up Is a Lie” and the forthcoming album represent a notable moment for Morrissey and his fans. Whether this new music will address the controversies surrounding the artist or offer a fresh creative direction remains to be seen. The album’s release on March 6th will undoubtedly be closely watched and discussed within the music world.
