I think he needs to accept that he'll never be a chart topper and properly acknowledged by the "music industry." It's protecting him in a weird cosmic way. It's the curse part of his weird gift. It's frustrating as f***, I'm sure, but it's necessary. (I could be wrong.) Getting ignored is part of the program. So he needs to just sing and release his songs without expectation and see where it goes from there. Maybe happiness is lurking in an equally ignored corner somewhere.
Every time you mention "cosmic" things I cringe, but you like that effect, don't you? But bless your heart, carry on. As far as him accepting never being a chart topper, I think he has in some ways, but why give up? He persists because...because HE MUST. And I admire that about Morrissey, he actually gives more hope and positive cosmic energy than most people, perhaps even himself, thinks. Most people don't get this about him. The Beatles were actually rejected at first from record companies, I think it's safe to say, record companies are stupid and I say this, not a fan of The Beatles per se.
That is a matter of subjective opinion.
In the case of the record company's employees, it doesn't matter what the marketing department feel about the album, their opinion is irrelevant. It is a function of the department to promote the work and the artist regardless if they think it is worthy or not. They are being paid to do so.
Correct.
It's gonna happen. I can feel it. As for his new songs, I think they're great. I'm probably kissing a little ass here, but so what? I like them. It better happen. Also, the autobiography. I think I'm literally going to devour this book because--like a Jesus chip--it'll probably cleanse me of my sins.
I agree, but I'm scared the book will not be good. I'm really really hoping it will.
Yes you are correct. But Morrissey has to do something to catch the eye of the executives of the label(s) he wants to be signed to in the first place.
Wrong. It's the other way around, frankly, brain boy. Morrissey is not some quirky upstart, he's proven time and time again, he's a legend. Legends don't
do what you're describing.
This is my point. You're speaking as if he's already backed by a marketing department and HAS no one to please, but he does. That is, if he's aiming for a deal that would satisfy him. Like I said, I'm sure there are many independent labels that would gladly take him immediately without him having to drum up press via outrageous comments or a tour. He's Morrissey. But when it comes to heavy promotion (that matching a new studio album) of a "Greatest Hits" release of songs that have been widely available for 10+ years, the big labels Morrissey is looking for aren't interested.
Didn't know you spoke for the "big labels" and/or Morrissey as far as, "a deal that would satisfy him." What experience do you have with it? Surely, you are an expert. Perhaps you're unaware of the fact the the music industry has virtually, completely collapsed? The "business" if you will, heretofore known, is over. This is not Morrissey's fault, he doesn't have to do a damn thing, as he has stated before.
Especially when it's widely known that he's difficult to deal with, professionally.
Can you name one good artist that isn't difficult in one way or another? I can, they're people named Michael Bublé and Mark McGrath. The best artist ARE difficult and that's one of the reasons why they are so respected and liked. I suppose, if it were you, you'd bend to the big label's every whim, perhaps? Your ego
must be fed by the public, right? Thank God Morrissey is not....erm....
you.