Morrissey Returns With New Album Make-Up Is a Lie, Shares Song

"Morrissey's meandering comeback has finally arrived at the release of new music. A single, with the very Morrissey title of "Make-Up Is a Lie," arrived this morning, and you can hear it below. The song, co-written with keyboardist Camila Grey, leads an album of the same name that marks Morrissey's return to the Warner label Sire and his reunion with producer Joe Chiccarelli."

"The status of new Morrissey music has been up in the air for years. He has recently been teasing a pair of albums, neither of which is called Make-Up Is a Lie. One, Bonfire of Teenagers, features Chad Smith, Flea, and Iggy Pop, and, according to Morrissey, every major label that hears it considers it a masterpiece but is too scared to release it, because of Morrissey's politics."

Morrissey has released a new single titled "Make-Up Is a Lie," co-written with keyboardist Camila Grey, which leads an album of the same name. The album marks a return to the Warner label Sire and a reunion with producer Joe Chiccarelli, scheduled for release on March 6. The tracklist includes a Roxy Music cover, "Amazona." Morrissey has been teasing two other albums, Bonfire of Teenagers (featuring Chad Smith, Flea, and Iggy Pop) and You're Right, It's Time. Morrissey claims labels deem Bonfire a masterpiece but hesitate due to his politics. Recent activity includes a 2020 album release, controversial political endorsement, and tour cancellations.

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