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Xfm Meets Morrissey

added 13 February 2009 at 11.33

Morrissey visited Xfm and stopped off for a chat with Ian Camfield. Highlights include saying modern music was 'boring' and wishing his critics would 'wrap up'. Hear it all now.

The Smiths superstar and solo indie goliath popped in to Xfm for a chat. Over the course of an hour with Ian Camfield, Morrissey spilt the beans on new album ‘Years Of Refusal’ and had a few cutting words for his detractors.

You can hear the full interview right now,

How are you?

“Very well considering I’ve been lowered into the building…” [Listen To Full Answer]

There aren’t many challenging artists that operate on the level that you do…

“That’s very kind of you to say that and it’s quite true…” [Listen To Full Answer]

You’re all about the vocal melodies – does it get harder?

“I’ve found that it hasn’t, it never has. I’ve always been obsessed…” [Listen To Full Answer]

There’s a bit of sadness around the album with the passing of producer Jerry Finn…

“His death was astonishing because it was very quick…” [Listen To Full Answer]

Is this a very defiant Morrissey album?

“I would say so. Whatever ground I have, I’m standing it”. [Listen To Full Answer]

Is your uniqueness too much for record labels to deal with?

“I believe that the person who’s had the most success with the most record labels is either Tom Jones or Lulu. I must have matched that by now”. [Listen To Full Answer]

Could you imagine being as buoyant and as confident as you are now?

“No, not at all. I imagine most people lose it because they become satisfied”. [Listen To Full Answer]

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