J3FF3R00 Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 The Smiths will reform in 2013 - confirmed by several sources with rumour of Glastonbury We’ve now heard from several credible sources that The Smiths have agreed to reform in 2013 for four UK shows. And despite such rumours turning out to be total balls in the past, this one has enough weight to it that we’re prepared to call it confirmed, and hang the consequences. What we learned before we stopped watching The Newsroom was that you have two sources before you run with a news story. And we’ve got more than that, so… What we’re hearing is…. The Smiths will reform in 2013. It’s a done deal. Dates are booked. Glastonbury is one of four dates, presumably the Saturday on the Pyramid stage. However, we have conflicting reports on who exactly is reuniting. One report says it’s all four. Another says it’s only three (which would mean Mike Joyce still hasn’t been forgiven). To add even more intrigue, let’s not forget that Coachella Festival promised to go 100% vegetarian next year, in an effort to attract a Smiths reunion. Morrissey himself made the following withering comment about the offer: “Fascinatingly they made it clear that they would ‘not require’ the Smiths’ bass player or drummer… which I thought certainly said something.” The same festival dangled several million dollars in front of those other dysfunctional 80s indie legends the Cocteau Twins, only to have Liz Fraser pull out of the reunion a month before. So we know they've got the cash and the inclination. And that’s all we know. What we think is that this all makes complete sense. Despite turning down $75 million for a Morrissey/Marr world tour in 2007, that was before Steps The Stone Roses had reformed. And wouldn’t it please Steven immensely to overshadow their third coming by doing the one thing he always said he wouldn’t do? There'd not be a bigger story in music. In 2013, a Smiths reunion would feel like Mozzer’s last laugh, rather than a reheating of past meat-free glories. And there are few things more guaranteed to get everyone to stop calling you an arsehole than reforming the band everyone likes (it worked for Mike Love. For a bit). Our guess is they’ll do V Festival too, as they pay the most (Glastonbury pays relatively little) and Morrissey played there in 2006 and 2011. And some kind of secret gig in Salford would probably be appropriate. So there you go. We’ll still believe it when we see it. The slightest sniff of a pork scratching is likely to send him scurrying back to his castle. Meanwhile Craig Gannon keeps refreshing his Hotmail page in a state of desperate optimism. http://holymoly.com/music/news/smiths-will-reform-2013-confirmed-several-sources-rumour-glastonbury64478 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscillik Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 never could stand his whining fucking voice. sorry. i know some revere The Smiths, and by proxy, that miserable whiner Morrissey, but i can't stand his voice, his face, or his bullshit vegan antics. WATMM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tec Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 I really hope this doesn't happen, I bloody love Morrissey and The Smiths but some things are best left in the past. Mike Joyce definitely will not be involved either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J3FF3R00 Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 Mike Joyce definitely will not be involved either. I forgot why. Was it because of some lawsuit or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerwolf Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 never could stand his whining fucking voice. sorry. i know some revere The Smiths, and by proxy, that miserable whiner Morrissey, but i can't stand his voice, his face, or his bullshit vegan antics. WATMM. Amen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J3FF3R00 Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 never could stand his whining fucking voice. sorry. i know some revere The Smiths, and by proxy, that miserable whiner Morrissey, but i can't stand his voice, his face, or his bullshit vegan antics. WATMM. Amen. You guys were probably jocks in high school. That's why. lol jk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscillik Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 on the contrary, I went through a goth phase in school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J3FF3R00 Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 on the contrary, I went through a goth phase in school. "I wear Black on the outside 'Cause Black is how I feel on the inside" - Morrissey He was writing that song about you. Just saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCONES TO DIE FOR Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 on the contrary, I went through a goth phase in school. "I wear Black on the outside 'Cause Black is how I feel on the inside" - Morrissey He was writing that song about you. Just saying. That's too close to home and too near the bone. More than oscillik will ever know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J3FF3R00 Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 on the contrary, I went through a goth phase in school. "I wear Black on the outside 'Cause Black is how I feel on the inside" - Morrissey He was writing that song about you. Just saying. That's too close to home and too near the bone. More than oscillik will ever know. but that joke isn't funny anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LimpyLoo Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Yay for Smiths reunion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psn Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 I have loved The Smiths for 25 years, but will loathe them after a reunion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YELLOW Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Seeing Morrissey next month Hoping they don't reunite. Agreed with 'some things are best left in the past' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 These days, reunions just mean they are getting bribed to play live. Highly doubt they'll go record new material, so whatever. Can't be mad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattern recognition Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 I really hope this doesn't happen, I bloody love Morrissey and The Smiths but some things are best left in the past. amen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delet... Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 crikey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delet... Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 never could stand his whining fucking voice. sorry. i know some revere The Smiths, and by proxy, that miserable whiner Morrissey, but i can't stand his voice, his face, or his bullshit vegan antics. WATMM. Amen. You guys were probably jocks in high school. That's why. lol jk amen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delet... Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 I don't see the point in a reunion either though. Well unless they are going to unveil new musical offerings that are in some way decent. For the fans though, it might be nice, i just don't see myself palpitating at the thought of getting my mits on a ticket to one of the shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LimpyLoo Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Some people are so jaded that they just don't like it when things happen. "Why did the sun come up? What's the fucking point? It's not like it's gonna be as good as it was yesterday." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redruth Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 i loov u limpyloo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J3FF3R00 Posted October 2, 2012 Author Share Posted October 2, 2012 Honestly, I probably would go to a Smiths' reunion show, but only if I was sure Andy Rourke was playing bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCONES TO DIE FOR Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 I would go if Mickey Rourke was playing the bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LimpyLoo Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 i loov u limpyloo Right back atcha *makes tongue-click/finger-gun gesture* *....then grabs your booby* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Iain C Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Love the Smiths, hate Morrissey. Wouldn't line his pockets if I also got paid somehow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerwolf Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 never could stand his whining fucking voice. sorry. i know some revere The Smiths, and by proxy, that miserable whiner Morrissey, but i can't stand his voice, his face, or his bullshit vegan antics. WATMM. Amen. You guys were probably jocks in high school. That's why. lol jk lol. Don't get me wrong I can see why there is a fuss about The Smiths, I sing like crazy along to Panic at the Disco, I see the genius of There is a Light......, and I think How Soon is Now is a solid gold classic. But because Smiths fans generally border on some sort of cult and worship Morrissey? I just can't put up with that. Thanks but no thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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