Your Arsenal is the third studio album by English singer Morrissey, released on 27 July 1992 by record label His Master's Voice.
The album received critical acclaim and reached number 4 on the UK Albums Chart.
Content
Morrissey had been rehearsing with a new band prior to the release of Your Arsenal, which was the first official album of this new line-up.
Commencing with "You're Gonna Need Someone on Your Side", the album represents a clear change in direction for Morrissey from indie pop to a more muscular rock sound; with some elements of rockabilly. It also contains a glam rock influence, due to the involvement of ex-David Bowie guitarist Mick Ronson as producer. "Certain People I Know", "Glamorous Glue" and "I Know It's Gonna Happen Someday", are respectively influenced by T. Rex, Bowie himself later covered the track "I Know It's Gonna Happen Someday" on his 1993 album Black Tie White Noise.
Release
Your Arsenal was released on 27 July 1992 by record label His Master's Voice. It reached number 4 on the UK Albums Chart.
The album earned a Grammy Award nomination for Best Alternative Music Album.
In 2014, Rhino Records issued a "Definitive Master" of the album. This version was remastered and substitutes the original album version of "Tomorrow" for the U.S. single mix. It also includes a bonus DVD of a 1991 concert from Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California.
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Your Arsenal was praised by critics. Robert Christgau of The Village Voice called it his "most consistent solo set to date". The album was also included in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.
Track listing
Personnel
- Morrissey – vocals
- Alain Whyte – guitars
- Boz Boorer – guitars
- Gary Day – bass guitar
- Spencer Cobrin – drums
- Mick Ronson – production (All except track #9)
Additional
- Mark Nevin - Production on "I Know It's Gonna Happen Someday"
Charts
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Certifications and sales
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