Morrissey - Sing Your Life

A moody, percussion-driven number from Kill Uncle, "Sing Your Life" itself is one of Morrissey's subtler pieces, and also one with a more upbeat and straightforward message than most. Compared to the great live versions he and his band did on the Kill Uncle tours, this studio take is a tad sedate in comparison, but it still has an attractive little hip-swing to it (Morrissey himself sounds like he's gasping for breath more than once, though). More notable are the B-sides, starting with an amazing, truly downbeat take on The Jam's classic about go-nowhere English life, "That's Entertainment." A creaky percussion loop supports Morrissey's lovely vocal (and guest Cathal Smyth's backing) and Mark Nevin's acoustic guitar work, while guest Kate St. John adds haunting cor anglais as a gripping final touch. "The Loop," a quirky, energetic little number with Madness singer Suggs once again guesting on vocals, concludes the release on an upbeat note. ~ Ned Raggett, All Music Guide

Name Credits Alain Whyte Harmonica Alan Winstanley Producer Andrew Paresi Drums Boz Boorer Guitar Cathal Smyth Vocals (Background) Clive Langer Producer Graham "Suggs" MacPherson Vocals Jonny Bridgewood Bass Kate St. John Cor Anglais Mark Bedford Bass Mark E. Nevin Guitar Morrissey Vocals Steven Heart Organ