Morrissey has stated that Capitol are prepared to present ‘Bonfire Of Teenagers’ again to him “for a sure value”.
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During an interview with Good Day New York immediately (October 20), the previous Smiths frontman opened up concerning the present scenario relating to his album ‘Bonfire Of Teenagers’. He additionally carried out ‘Sure Enough The Telephone Rings’, which is the tenth tune from the LP.
Speaking to journalist Rosanna Scotto, Morrissey stated: “This album was recorded in January 2021 and Capitol signed it and didn’t launch it, however they’re now ready to present it again to me for a sure value. It’s been fairly traumatic and fairly unhappy as a result of once you document one thing, you need it to be accessible instantly and it was very a lot of the time. For me, it was a really private factor and the truth that it hasn’t been launched has been torture.”
When requested if there’s an concept of when followers might be able to hear it, he stated: “I’ve acquired no concept. It actually depends upon after they’ll give it again to me and the way lengthy it takes and all that nonsense.”
The singer debuted the monitor ‘Bonfire Of Teenagers’ – which he stated was about “England’s 9/11”, the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing – again in July 2022.
In October 2022, Morrissey introduced that ‘Bonfire of Teenagers’ could be launched in 2023 by Capitol. In late December, nonetheless, the previous Smiths frontman stated he had “voluntarily withdrawn from any affiliation with Capitol Records”. He additionally revealed that Miley Cyrus, who recorded backing vocals for ‘Bonfire’ monitor ‘I Am Veronica’ in 2020, had requested to have her vocals faraway from the tune.
Morrissey then launched a press release on his web site by which it was asserted that, regardless of Capitol nonetheless sustaining possession of ‘Bonfire of Teenagers’, the label wouldn’t launch it. It comes after he was dropped by BMG in 2020, months after he launched his most up-to-date album, ‘I Am Not A Dog On A Chain’.
In a press release, the singer stated he’s beginning to suppose that his former label are deliberately “sabotaging” his new album. A press release wrote: “Morrissey has stated that though he doesn’t consider that Capitol Records in Los Angeles signed ‘Bonfire of Teenagers’ with a purpose to sabotage it, he’s shortly coming round to that perception.”
Morrissey additionally revealed earlier this 12 months that he recorded a brand new album known as ‘Without Music The World Dies’ and shared its tracklist.
No launch date has been confirmed for the brand new LP, however a put up on Morrissey’s web site detailed that it was recorded at La Fabrique Studios in St-Remy, France and was produced by longtime collaborator Joe Chiccarelli.
At the tip of the album announcement, a discover referenced Morrissey’s latest label troubles, studying: “Capitol Records Los Angeles just lately terminated their contract with Morrissey, due to this fact if any document label or personal investor has curiosity in releasing this venture, please contact Donnie Knutson.”
Earlier this week, Morrissey claimed that the CEO of Capitol Records is attempting to derail his profession.
He posted a picture of Capitol Records’ brand on his web site on Sunday (October 15) beneath the headline “CAPITOL WRECKERS”, however with no foundation for his assault.
He additionally included a photograph of Capitol Music Group Chair and CEO Michelle Jubelirer and wrote: “Hi! I run Capitol Records and if I need to wreck Morrissey’s profession nobody can cease me. Bye, now!”
NME has reached out to Capitol Records for remark, with the label but to offer a response.
Meanwhile, Morrissey introduced just lately new 2023 tour dates in Asia and Australia – see the total record of dates right here. The singer wrapped a UK and Ireland headline tour this summer time.
