Album: The Messenger by Johnny Marr (2013)
Genre: Alternative Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Gritty
Format: Album

Description: The Messenger is the debut solo album by the British musician Johnny Marr, formerly of The Smiths. It was released on 25 February 2013 in the UK through Warner Music Artist & Label Services / Warner Bros. Records, and on 26 February in the US through Sire Records.

Artist Background: Johnny Marr (born 31 October 1963) is an English musician and songwriter. Marr was co-songwriter - with Morrissey - and guitarist of The Smiths between 1982-87. He also was a member of Electronic, The The and Modest Mouse. In 2008, he joined The Cribs after touring with them on 2008's NME Awards Tour, a group in which he would remain until 2011. In 2012 Marr announced he would be releasing a solo album titled The Messenger. In 2013, the NME awarded Marr its Godlike Genius award, hailing Marr ... Part of the Manchester, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Electronic, James, Morrissey, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds

Music Scene: Part of the Manchester, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Alternative Rock, Rock/Pop, Gritty, 2010s, Album

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The Messenger is the debut solo album by the British musician Johnny Marr, formerly of The Smiths. It was released on 25 February 2013 in the UK through Warner Music Artist & Label Services / Warner Bros. Records, and on 26 February in the US through Sire Records.

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