Rating: 8/10
Favourite Tracks: Rise, Hey Angel, Hi Hello, New Dominions, Walk Into The Sea, Actor Attractor
Least Favourite Track: Spiral Cities
On this review I will be reviewing the new album from Johnny Marr which was released yesterday on the 15th June 2018. It's the third studio album from Johnny Marr called "Call The Comet".
Johnny Marr is a British guitarist who was member of the Manchester band 'The Smiths' along with 'Morrissey' from 1982-1987. 'The Smiths' were a great band even though I dont like the lead singer 'Morrissey' as a person the band released some great music. They released great tracks at the time such as "Heaven Knows Im Miserable Now", "Hand In Glove", "This Charming Man", "What Difference Does It Make" (My personal favourite). After 'The Smiths' split up. Johnny was officially a member of the band 'The Pretenders' he toured with the band and then decided to leave to record and tour with another band called 'The The' only recorded two albums with 'The The'. After that he formed the duo 'Electronic' with 'Bernard Sumner' who is a member of the 80s synth-pop, new wave band 'New Order'. 'Electronic' only released three studio albums. He has also been a writing collaborator with artists such as 'Pet Shop Boys', 'Bryan Ferry', 'Kirsty MacColl', 'Black Grape', 'Talking Heads' and 'Beck'. Discussing about 'Pet Shop Boys' as a fan of their work. Marr played guitar on several songs and continue to appear on their albums. Discussing about his albums he has released three studio albums. "The Messenger" is his debut album which I thought was a good debut album. A strong debut album with great tracks such as "European Me", "Upstarts", "Lockdown", "Sun And Moon" and many more. "Playland" his second studio album which I have not really heard this album but I have heard two tracks "Easy Money", and "Candidate". Which brings us to his new album "Call The Comet". And I must say I was very impressed with this new album. It's definitely a contender for my list for Top 20 Best Albums Of 2018. I love the opening track on the album "Rise" it's a spacey rock track that kicks off the intro on the album.
My favourite tracks starting with 'Rise' I love the spacey rock track on this one it's feels like a bit of 70s space pop rock. "Hey Angel" it reminds a bit of Kasabian. It's a decent track decent guitar on this one. "Hi Hello"it sounds like the clash. I really liked the production on this one. Great lyrics on "Hi Hello". "New Dominions" I love the build up on the production with the guitar. I would say my overall personal favourite on the entire album. "Walk Into The Sea" just a calmful rock track which I thought was alright. "Actor Attractor" this track is catchy production is alright. My least favourite track "Spiral Cities" It's still a decent track on the album probably the weakest.
Overall I enjoyed the new Johnny Marr album. I would listen to it again. It's a great album. I would give the album an 8/10.
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