Okay, here’s a breakdown of teh key information from the provided text, organized for clarity:
1. New Single & Album Announcement:
* Single: “Make-Up Is A Lie” is the new single by Morrissey,released January 9th.
* Album: A new album, also titled “Make-Up Is A Lie“, is coming in 2026.
* Theme: The album is described as an “explicit call for unvarnished truth and expression,” with ”provocative lyrics and unpredictable instrumentation.”
* Artwork: the artwork features a simple design (described as press image).
2. Musical Collaboration & Production:
* Producer: Joe Chiccarelli (known for work with the Strokes, The White Stripes, weezer, My Morning Jacket).
* Studio: Studio La Fabrique in Southern France.
* Musicians: Jesse Tobias, Camila Gray, Carmen Vandenberg, Juan Galeano, Alain Whyte, Gustavo Manzur and Brendan Buckley.
3. Morrissey’s Statements:
* He describes the release as a ”reunion of lovers” and believes the song “has always existed.”
* He encourages listeners to experience the music in a personal, even unconventional way (“dark cabin with the lights out” or “impulsive self-humiliation”).
* He emphasizes his commitment to authenticity (“I insist on being myself”).
* He frames the release as a victory over detractors (“let the squawkers squawk”).
* He refers to himself as “your lover-to-be.”
4. Tracklist:
- ‘You’re Right, It’s Time’
- ‘Make-up is a Lie’
- ‘Notre-Dame’
- ‘Amazona’ (roxy Music cover)
- ‘Headache’
- ‘Boulevard’
- ‘Zoom Zoom the Little Boy’
- ‘the Night Pop dropped’
- ‘Kerching Kerching’
- ‘Lester Bangs’
- ‘Many Icebergs Ago’
- ‘The Monsters of Pig Alley’
5. History of Delays & Controversy (Regarding ‘Bonfire of Teenagers‘):
* Morrissey had previously completed an album called ‘Bonfire of Teenagers’.
* He left Capitol Records after disagreements over the album’s release.
* He accused Capitol Records of sabotaging the album and attempting to derail his career.
* Miley Cyrus was originally featured on a track (‘I Am Veronica’) but requested her vocals be removed, reportedly due to Morrissey’s political views.
* His support for the far-right party “for Britain” has been a source of controversy.
* He denies being far-right.
6. Additional Information:
* The single was hinted at on Morrissey’s instagram.
* Morrissey revealed he had completed another album besides ‘Bonfire of Teenagers’ but couldn’t release it.
Let me know if you’d like me to elaborate on any specific aspect of this information!