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Swords

Morrissey

Swords

Collection of b-sides from the last three studio albums released by former Smiths frontman

ADM rating[?]

6.1

Label
Commercial Marketing
UK Release date
26/10/2009
  1. 8.0 |   Q

    Print edition only

  2. 7.0 |   Drowned In Sound

    ...while there is a smattering of dreck amongst the 18 tracks, there are also just about enough tunes to remind us that the songwriter is still alive and well
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  3. 7.0 |   PopMatters

    People will forever whine about Morrissey’s solo output not being as strong as his work with the Smiths. The simple fact remains that the man’s b-sides smoke 90% of what’s trendy today
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  4. 6.0 |   Mojo

    Print edition only

  5. 6.0 |   Uncut

    Print edition only

  6. 5.0 |   Pitchfork

    ... as Swords, mopping up of the stray B-sides and bonus tracks from the comeback years, suggests, Morrissey now has a dilemma: Following group glory, solo vindication, political notoriety, sullen exile, and dramatic revival, what on earth does he do for an encore?
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  7. 5.0 |   The Line Of Best Fit

    ...does have its moments, but they’re too few and far between to make this a necessary purchase for all but the most devoted of fans
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