Former Smiths front man and the almost 50 year old British dreamboat (oh yes, still very much so) Morrissey, who has undoubtedly made a name for himself worldwide with his lengthy solo career, will release Years of Refusal in the United States on February 17, 2009 on Attack/Lost Highway. Years of Refusal is the Moz’s first studio album since 2006’s UK #1 Ringleader of the Tormentors. In February, Morrissey will begin the US leg of his world tour (dates below) that includes rare intimate club dates.
The single “I’m Throwing My Arms Around Parisâ€, which Morrissey debuted during his sold out 2007 world tour, will precede the album, produced by the late Jerry Finn. Long time band members Boz Boorer, Jesse Tobias, Matt Walker, and Solomon Walker play on the album, which also features a contribution from Jeff Beck on the track “Black Cloudâ€.
Morrissey is often recognized as the most important British musician of his generation. The New York Times recently stated, â€Morrissey isn’t just any singer: he has become one of the defining rock stars of the past few decades by virtue of his grand voice, his grander songs, and his charming habit of playing with melodrama.†His influence is felt worldwide through the countless artists that cite him as their primary inspiration.
Fans can pre-order Years of Refusal and get the opportunity to buy tickets through Ticketmaster 24 hours before they go on sale to the general public. On sale for select dates begins today, Friday December 19th.
Tracklisting:
01. Something Is Squeezing My Skull
02. Mama Lay Softly On The Riverbed
03. Black Cloud
04. I’m Throwing My Arms Around Paris
05. All You Need Is Me
06. When Last I Spoke to Carol
07. That’s How People Grow Up
08. One Day Goodbye Will Be Farewell
09. It’s Not Your Birthday Anymore
10. You Were Good In Your Time
11. Sorry Doesn’t Help
12. I’m OK By Myself
Tour Dates:
Feb 28 – Mizner Park / Boca Raton
Mar 01 – Hard Rock Live / Orlando
Mar 03 – Florida Theater / Jacksonville
Mar 04 – Jannus Landing / St. Petersburg
Mar 06 – House of Blues / Myrtle Beach
Mar 07 – Variety Playhouse / Atlanta
Mar 09 – Orange Peel / Asheville, NC
Mar 11 – Durham Performing Arts Center / Durham, NC
Mar 13 – The National /Richmond, Va.
Mar 14 – Warner Theater /Washington DC
Mar 16 – Wellmont Theater / Montclair, NJ
Mar 17 - Carnegie Music Hall / Pittsburgh
Mar 19 – University of Buffalo Center for the Arts / Buffalo
Mar 21 – Bowery Ballroom / New York City
Mar 22 - Academy of Music / Philadelphia
Mar 25 - Webster Hall / New York City
Mar 26 – Carnegie Hall / New York City
Mar 28 – Foxwoods / Mashantucket
Mar 29 – House of Blues / Boston
Mar 31 – Michigan Theater / Ann Arbor
Apr 01 – Palace Theater / Columbus
Apr 03 – Eagles Ballroom / Milwaukee
Apr 04 – Aragon Ballroom / Chicago
Apr 06 – State Theater / Minneapolis
Apr 07 – Midland Theater / Kansas City
Apr 08 – Pageant Theater / St. Louis
Apr 10 – Palladium Ballroom / Dallas
Apr 11 – Jesse H. Jones Hall / Houston
Apr 12 – Bass Concert Hall / Austin
Apr 14 – Chavez Theater / El Paso
Apr 15 – Sunshine Theater / Albuquerque
