Morrissey Reveals Top 13 Albums of All Time
- Posted on Aug 13th 2010 10:00AM by Jody Thompson
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Though there's no surprise that his beloved New York Dolls make No. 1 with their self-titled 1973 release, there are some curiosities in his selection - but sadly no Smiths.
The Velvet Underground and Nico meanwhile account for a whopping three entries. The singer published his selection on UK music website The Quietus.
One of Morrissey's more obscure choices is at No. 13 choice - the proto-disco glam rock debut album of Seventies oddball Jobriath. You can see the full list after the jump.
Late Smiths fan Jeff Buckley is in at No. 12 with 'Grace' and of his No. 11, the Smoking Popes' 1995 LP 'Born to Quit,' Morrissey told the Quietus, 'I thought that album was extraordinary, the most lovable thing I'd heard in years.'
Elsewhere, Ramones, Patti Smith, Damien Dempsey, Roxy Music, Sparks and Iggy and the Stooges get a look in.
It's also been confirmed that Morrissey is to re-release his classic single 'Everyday Is Like Sunday.'
The former Smiths frontman has remastered the 1988 track from his debut solo album 'Viva Hate' and will release it on Sept. 26.
The single's release precedes that of the previously-announced 20th anniversary special Edition of 1990 compilation 'Bona Drag.' It comes out on Sept. 27.
Morrissey's Top 13 of all time, meanwhile, is:
1. New York Dolls - New York Dolls (Mercury, 1973)
2. Ramones - Ramones (Sire, 1976)
3. Patti Smith - Horses (Arista, 1976)
4. Nico - Chelsea Girl (MGM, 1967)
5. Iggy & The Stooges - Raw Power (Columbia, 1973)
6. Sparks - Kimono My House (Island, 1974)
7. Velvet Underground - 'White Light/White Heat' (Verve, 1968)
8. The Velvet Underground - 'The Velvet Underground & Nico' (Verve, 1967)
9. Roxy Music - 'For Your Pleasure' (Island, 1972)
10. Damien Dempsey - 'Seize the Day' (Attack, 2004)
11. Smoking Popes - 'Born to Quit' (Capitol, 1995)
12. Jeff Buckley - 'Grace' (Columbia, 1995)
13. Jobriath - 'Jobriath' (Elektra 1973)
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