You Are the Quarry is the seventh solo studio album by English singer-songwriter Morrissey. It was released on 17 May 2004 by record label Attack, and was his first album in seven years following 1997's Maladjusted. The album was a huge comeback for Morrissey; all four of its singles reached the top 10 on the UK Singles Chart, and the album itself reached number 2. The album also reached number 11 on the Billboard 200, making it Morrissey's highest-charting album in the United States.
Reception
According to critic review aggregator Metacritic, the album received an average review score of 72/100, based on 31 critical reviews, indicating "Generally favorable reviews".
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| title7 = My Life Is a Succession of People Saying Goodbye
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- "Irish Blood, English Heart" (promotional video)
- "First of the Gang to Die" (from The Late Late Show, 22 July 2004)
- "I Have Forgiven Jesus" (from The Late Late Show, 23 July 2004)
- "Let Me Kiss You" (from The Late Late Show, 24 August 2004)
Personnel
- Morrissey – vocals
- Alain Whyte – guitar, backing vocals
- Boz Boorer – guitar
- Gary Day – bass guitar
- Dean Butterworth – drums
- Spike T. Smith – drums
- Roger Manning – keyboards
- Jerry Finn – production
Charts
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Certifications and sales
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