Johnny Marr

[CiderJames]

Saw Johnny Marr with both Modest Mouse and The Cribs, can't wait to see him doing his solo stuff at this years festival.

[Guest]

Marr will be much easier to see again than The Stones

[thewayiam]

crystal castles - bastille - marr is pretty neat, especially if marr close his set with a couple of smiths songs.

No doubt johnny marr playing slightly into the stones set is an aim to take a bit of the crowd, though, even if I weren't seeing johnny this year anyway, I'd still be at the stones. Proper glad I've got Saturday at Finsbury as I got a clash issue at Coachella that avoids me from seeing him there.

[Guest]

That was my initial thought, but - and someone may prove me totally wrong here - when was the last time he toured. Not as an extra member of the cribs or modest mouse, but playing his own and the smiths' stuff. He always seems to be too busy collaborating to tour solo.

This is his first solo record (unless you count Boomslang), this is now his project for the foreseeable future

[CiderJames]

Marr will be much easier to see again than The Stones

Very true, but to me Marr is more important. No doubt I will wander over to check out the stones after.

[GlastoSimon]

I think we need to wait till the times are announced before worrying too much about who's going to be clashing with who. So many 'dodgy' placements on both the clashfinder and poster so it's best to wait!

Would really like to see both Marr and the Stones though, so it's a difficult 'un...

[Guest]

In favour of Marr, his crowd will be more "pure" so to speak, higher concentration of fans and folks passionate about seeing him, The Stones will attract a fair few going along who are completely clueless and wont be contributing to atmosphere.

[gooner1990]

It's also been announced that Marr will be the main support for The Stone Roses gigs at Finsbury Park in early June...so looks like I'll be able to catch him at that and watch something else when he's on at Glastonbury.

[FunkyDenz]

It's also been announced that Marr will be the main support for The Stone Roses gigs at Finsbury Park in early June...so looks like I'll be able to catch him at that and watch something else when he's on at Glastonbury.

Fantastic news, that's potentially one less clash.

[CaledonianGonzo]

In favour of Marr, his crowd will be more "pure" so to speak, higher concentration of fans and folks passionate about seeing him, The Stones will attract a fair few going along who are completely clueless and wont be contributing to atmosphere.

Or a higher proportion of people who haven't heard his solo album and are there purely on the off-chance that he'll play a few Smiths songs in the encore?

And I'd include myself in that demographic - from what I've heard of it it's hardly a world-beater.

[Wooderson]

Or a higher proportion of people who haven't heard his solo album and are there purely on the off-chance that he'll play a few Smiths songs in the encore?

And I'd include myself in that demographic - from what I've heard of it it's hardly a world-beater.

It sounds like Ash.

[The Nal]

It sounds like Ash.

Yeah its fairly pedestrian. But it would be worth it for the couple of Smiths tunes he plays.

[Guest]

Or a higher proportion of people who haven't heard his solo album and are there purely on the off-chance that he'll play a few Smiths songs in the encore?

And I'd include myself in that demographic - from what I've heard of it it's hardly a world-beater.

The album is crap, everybody is there for the Smiths tunes.

And possibly this is just because at 10 years old, 1977 was the first album I ever bought, but Ash are fucking incredible. Saw them over Arcade Fire at Leeds 2010, I bet Arcade Fire were magnificent, but do I regret my choice? Not on your nelly.

[4AssedMonkey]

Came on this thread to say I've given his album a few listens and think it's crap, then see you've all beat me to the punch!

For someone who has so much writing and playing talent, I can't believe how utterly bland and forgettable that collection of songs is. It's rare I listen to something that can't even hold my attention and stop my mind wandering but this did.

Don't think I'll bother at G.

[FunkyDenz]

I've not listened to it yet, but read a few favourable reviews.

[4AssedMonkey]

I've not listened to it yet, but read a few favourable reviews.

Really? They must have no ears.

[BlackHole2006]

The only good tune on that album is the first one, which is a belter IMO but then it all goes downhill from there.

[Zero_Newnab]

I think the album's alright. Not going to set the world on fire but I've heard a lot worse.

[4AssedMonkey]

TBH, if it wasn't Johnny Marr, I reckon people/critics would be roundly panning it as yet more indie landfill. Just shows what reputation can get you.

[Guest]

He's a fucking great guitarist, but I reckon he just doesn't have enough to say to write a record worth listening to, he needs a sick sick man like Issiah Brock or Morrissey or Ryan Jarman to give him some filth that he can apply his craft to, his problem is that he's too much of a well-rounded individual.

[4AssedMonkey]

He's a fucking great guitarist, but I reckon he just doesn't have enough to say to write a record worth listening to, he needs a sick sick man like Issiah Brock or Morrissey or Ryan Jarman to give him some filth that he can apply his craft to, his problem is that he's too much of a well-rounded individual.

There's probably a lot of truth in that. In the words of the great band, Therapy?, "happy people have no stories".

[tevaburger]

saw him Friday night in Brooklyn, second of his two sold out NYC shows, separate venues. i obviously chose the right night as I was treated to a mini-Smiths reunion w/ an Andy Rourke appearance!!!! He came on & did 'How Soon is Now' with him, Marr introducing him "30 years ago i started a band in Manchester w/ my best friend....", Wasn't a complete surprise as there were murmurs in crowd that Rourke was up in the side balcony watching earlier on, and I had heard that Rourke has lived in NY in recent years.

anyway, great set, 4 Smiths tunes, a really tight band. i havent' been a fan of the record much from various bits i've heard of it - and there only one or two dull spots during set - but he opened up w/ best track on the record, then went right into 'Stop Me if you think.....'

overall a tight performance and for me, well worth a second watch in the John Peel, so long as it isn't up against what I think will be a great final Costello/Screams/Stones trifecta on the Pyramid on Saturday

[Justiceforcedave]

Ill be going to see him exclusively for the Smiths numbers.

[GlastoSimon]

Dear anyone who is interested in hearing to some stuff from the new album...

Edited May 5, 2013 by GlastoSimon

[mlucas90]

Johnny marrs album is a real grower! I for one can't wait to see him