Anxiety of Influence
Reported by erun
Morrissey (the dark horse behind the Smiths) pays homage to the New York Dolls, Patti Smith and Nico (among others) on a new compilation showcasing Morrissey's musical influences. The collection was put together for a new series of releases called Under The Influence, amassed by the same people who introduced the Back To Mine series. Morrissey's 15-track collection is released on May 27th here, the 26th in the UK. Tracklisting at the mo' fo' shizzle.
Lesa Cormier & The Sundown Playboys – 'Saturday Nite Special'
The New York Dolls – 'Trash'
Nat Couty – 'Woodpecker Rock'
Diana Dors – 'So Little Time'
Ludus – 'Breaking The Rules'
Charlie Feathers – 'One Hand Loose'
Tyrannosaurus Rex – 'Great Horse'
Jimmy Radcliff – '(There Goes) The Forgotten Man'
Jaybee Wasden – 'De Castrow'
Ramones – 'Judy Is A Punk'
Sparks – 'Arts And Crafts Spectacular'
The Cats – 'Swan Lake'
Nico – 'All That Is My Own'
Patti Smith – 'Hey Joe'
Klaus Nomi – 'Death'