Album: Greatest Hits by Morrissey (2008)
Genre: Indie | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Provocative
Format: Compilation

Description: Greatest Hits is a compilation album by English singer Morrissey, released on 11 February 2008. Unlike 1997's greatest hits, Suedehead: The Best of Morrissey, this compilation predominantly features songs from the then previous two studio albums, You Are the Quarry and Ringleader of the Tormentors. The album also features two new songs, lead single "That's How People Grow Up" and "All You Need Is Me", both of which were later included on studio album Years of Refusal.

Artist Background: Steven Patrick Morrissey (born 22 May 1959), known as Morrissey, is an English singer and lyricist. He rose to prominence in the 1980s as the lyricist and vocalist of the band The Smiths. The band was highly successful in the United Kingdom but broke up in 1987, and Morrissey began a solo career, making the top ten of the UK Singles Chart on ten occasions. Widely regarded as an important innovator in indie music, Morrissey has been described by music magazine NME as "one of the most influenti... Part of the Davyhulme, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Indie movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: The Smiths, Johnny Marr, Suede, Pulp

Music Scene: Part of the Davyhulme, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Indie movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Indie, Rock/Pop, Provocative, 2000s, Compilation

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Greatest Hits is a compilation album by English singer Morrissey, released on 11 February 2008. Unlike 1997's greatest hits, Suedehead: The Best of Morrissey, this compilation predominantly features songs from the then previous two studio albums, You Are the Quarry and Ringleader of the Tormentors. The album also features two new songs, lead single "That's How People Grow Up" and "All You Need Is Me", both of which were later included on studio album Years of Refusal.

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