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First of the Gang to Die
Morrissey
First of the Gang to Die
Genres: Alternative Rock, Pop, Rock
 
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All Artists: Morrissey
Title: First of the Gang to Die
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: Sanctuary Records
Release Date: 8/16/2004
Album Type: Single
Genres: Alternative Rock, Pop, Rock
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Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 060768600720

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Say hello to my little friend: Hector
Belligerent Ghoul | USA | 07/20/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)

"the tracks in reverse order:



4. 'Mexico' - Morrissey is the 'Alternative Sinatra.' Frank could have hit this one out of the park too. So timeless, so retro, so smooth. It feels more like a vintage Technicolor, old style Hollywood film, from 1960 than a song. Think: Rat Pack.



3. 'Teenage Dad on His Estate' - Ordinary Boys grow up and become these guys and with their lives laid out before them they are lucky.



2. 'My Life is a Succession of People Saying Goodbye' - This track just builds and builds on itself like a hurricane gathering speed in the sea with a swirling, whirling, twirling, arresting, enchanting harp-like glissando (a rapid series of ascending and/or descending notes on the musical scale).



1. 'First of The Gang to Die' - Part of the canon of Morrissey's best work which includes 'Suedehead' & 'Everyday is Like Sunday.' It is a song he will be remembered for. Music fits vocal delivery hand in glove. The lyrics are poetry set to a pop song. There is a "Last of the Famous International Playboys" feel to the song and 'First of The Gang' may be just as beautiful. Gleaming guitars, a rousing chorus, that classic croon, and unequivocally Alain Whyte's finest hour. And a top 10 UK hit too!!!

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Just try getting this song out of your head
S. Major | Portland OR | 07/17/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)

"The perfect pop song as only Morrissey can deliver, with clever lyrics and an irresistable sing along chorus. The planets aligned for this one folks -- it absolutely shimmers."
Now it's time to meet Hector.
Belligerent Ghoul | USA | 07/13/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)

"the tracks in reverse order:4. 'Mexico' - Morrissey is the 'Alternative Sinatra.' Frank could have hit this one out of the park too. So timeless, so retro, so smooth. It feels more like a classy black & white, old style Hollywood film than a song. 3. 'Teenage Dad On His Estate' - Ordinary Boys grow up and become these guys and with their lives laid out before them they are lucky.2. 'My Life is a Succession of People Saying Goodbye' - This track just builds and builds on itself like a hurricane gathering speed in the sea with a swirling, whirling, twirling, arresting, enchanting harp-like glissando (a rapid series of ascending and/or descending notes on the musical scale).1. 'First of The Gang to Die' - is part of the canon of Morrissey's best work which includes 'Suedehead' & 'Everyday is Like Sunday.' It is a song he will be remembered for. The music fits the vocal delivery like hand in glove. The lyrics are poetry set to a pop song. There is a "Last of the Famous International Playboys" feel to the song and 'First of The Gang' may be just as beautiful. Gleaming guitars, a rousing chorus, that classic croon, and unequivocally Alain Whyte's finest hour."