Thanks for stopping by, Dereck!

You lay the smack down with the great information..

dereckvon I appreciate that.

Thanks Joey!

Thanks for watching! Will definitely be working on a video review of the autobiography - I appreciate your feedback. :) - Bret

Break Up The Family - great song. I'm excited to do the Morrissey ranking - just pre-ordered the vinyl reissue of Your Arsenal - can't wait. Thanks for watching and commenting, Lovell. Cheers.

Thanks Josh! I have a Morrissey album ranking in the plans. In the meantime, I've done a couple Best Songs of Morrissey / Smiths. You can check them out at my blog page: brethelm.blogspot.com/2010/10/15-best-morrissey-songs-post-smiths.html | brethelm.blogspot.com/2010/10/15-best-songs-by-smiths_22.html

Thanks Christian! :)

Oh man, it's a total gem! Thanks for tuning in, Brandon. - Bret

I'm gonna have to look out for that 'Revelation' recording - sounds intriguing. When I first read Mozipedia - I skipped around and read each song entry in the book, as I listened to each song chronologically. It made for a really cool experience. If you ever come across a copy - definitely grab it! Can't wait for the Your Arsenal reissue! :) Thanks for watching! - Bret

I listened to it twice today and liked it better the second time. The jury is still out on the mastering and mixing, but this was originally a bootleg right? If that is true, I give it an A then www.soundstagedirect.com/morrissey-revelation-vinyl-lp-180-gram.shtml

EarlofSuave308 Wow. Didn't even know about that. Some of those tracks I have from other various releases - a couple of them on the CD reissue of Southpaw Grammar. Really interesting! Thanks for the link. :)

2004 - wow, yeah... 10 years! Dang! Thanks, Alex. Was really proud of those vocals. Haven't listened to it in several years now, but the occasional track here and there.

Right on, Gary. Happy that I inspired you to take it for a long-overdue spin! :) Thanks for watching. - Bret

Three great tracks. :) Thanks for watching! - Bret

John, not sure if you know this but one of the few covers that The Smiths recorded was of a James song - What's The World. It's available on that Sound Of The Smiths collection that came out a couple of years ago - is that the one you have? Morrissey's solo work is excellent, so I can see how you'd feel that way. :) - Bret

I didnt know that Bret , ill check the sleeve when im in the car but I dont think its the same copilation

Thanks David!

Deano! Gonna add a Moz Autobio review to the list - thanks for being interested. I hear you about 'Education In Reverse' - would be hard to drop that much cash on something differs from the regular version only in title. While it's totally cool, that money could probably go towards other new music. :) Street did a fantastic job on VH - it's always fascinating to think what the next album would've been like if they would have continued their collaboration. Thanks for watching, man! - Bret

Education in reverse was only released in Australia as Moz changed the title some were then recalled but some made it out, when I was younger (in my teens) I recall hearing that only 500 were released, I've since read that 1,000 copies were released. Either way it is rare so for that reason alone, in my opinion I'd buy it (I did back in 92). I've read on a forum that considering how rare it is it's surprising it isn't worth more ... I think amything rare by The Smiths will in time be worth A LOT. For the love of the band only I collected 220 Morrissey/Smiths vinyl records (12" and 7" singles etc). Just my opinion!

I think every recording artist - including myself - would love to go back and fix what they consider 'mistakes' or 'compromises.' So with that in mind, I can see that side of the spectrum. As I was telling someone else... on one hand it's weird to hear a loved album in a completely different way - but on the other hand, it's cool to hear it in a whole new way... and at the end of the day, we can always go back to the original to hear it the old way. So, I am torn. :) But yes, super excited about the Your Arsenal reissue! Thanks for watching - glad you enjoyed it - Moz Ranking coming soon! Cheers! - Bret

Hi Rob! I was gonna send you a message about this video's upload - but here you are almost immediately! :) I had this discussion - about the edits - the other night on FB. The truncating of 'LN,MS' is really disappointing for sure. As far as the re-imagined track listing... I see both sides of the coin. On one hand, we're so used to the running order of the original album, that it's definitely jarring to have changes. On the other hand, it's kind of interesting to hear the sequencing in a different light after so many years - and the way I look at it, I can always go back and listen to the original... but I definitely hear what you're saying. I really like 'Treat Me Like A Human Being' -it's nice to have that track made available to the public. I do believe I mentioned 'Hairdresser' only being available on the U.S. CD version - hopefully I didn't mix up song titles in the video!. Haha - I love how you remembered Morrissey in the balcony at that Placebo show! I remember that pic disc coming out, but didn't know about the inclusion of those two tracks - I will be on the hunt for the 7"! Thanks for writing, Rob. Would enjoy it if you did a followup on this for sure. Hope all is well! - Bret

Bret Helm's Life On This Planet Blog Very good analogy on the hearing the songs/sequencing in a different light. That is one of the things that pleases me for sure. I listened to Viva so many times I could probably sing each syllable in my sleep. So yes, hearing a different song in the order that we were so used to is a bonus. One more thing you may dig: Steven Street also played on a few of the tracks on the album 'Revelation' that Jimmy was talking about. You should check that out Bret because it has some essential demos that sound fantastic. It is not that expensive last I checked. Talk to you soon and thanks again~ Rob

Big Daddy! When are you chiming in about 'Revelation"? I have some questions about this album. The "Satellite of Love" (Live) came in the mail today, haven't had a chance to spin it, the turntable in my office does not play 45 rpm, can you believe it."You're Gonna need someone on your Side" "All You Need is Me" and "Vicar in a Tutu" on Parlophone, the disc weighs a ton. I know you are the King of Komments and welcoming many members, but the VC needs your expertise on these two new releases. Do I wait up all night for the video?

EarlofSuave308 Hello Jimmy~ I sent this over to you about 15 minutes ago. I guess I may have sent to Bret by mistake. Here is the exact comment that I thought I sent to you below: I would love to talk more about 'Revelation' and also the new single which I got today too from Amazon. The only issue was they put it in a 12" box and the plastic sleeve tour through the top and through the bottom. I wrote to them already because I am an anal Moz collector and everything has to look new. It must have been bouncing around in the box? Anyways, here is the comment that I sent to you now: I will talk more about the album in the morning Jimmy. I am beat. Thanks for getting in touch with me~ Rob Hi Jimmy, I just wanted to chime in and let you know that I enjoyed 'Revelation' for about two weeks when I first got it. It was great to hear you talk about it because many a Smiths and even Moz fan does not know of it's sneaky release. There actually was a Piccadilly Records that was owned by Pye Records but I hardly think that a legit record label would ever put out a bootleg. It amazes me too that Moz never tried to get these albums taken off the shelves. If if were just a run of 500 that would be one thing but it has sold quite a few copies. I was just telling Bret that Andy Rourke, Vini Reilly and Steven Street play on some of the tracks on Revelation. Question: Did you copy come in black or colored vinyl? I sent you a PM after your last video but I never heard back from you. Do you remember getting it? I can resend it if you want. Hope all has been going well Jimmy. I hope to hear back from you soon~ Rob It is so great seeing all of this Moz talk. Way to go Bret and yourself!

Paneeks1960 EarlofSuave308 - Gentlemen, I am hoping one day we can all meet in person and talk Morrissey over a couple of cold ones! :)