| The Messenger | ||||
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| Studio album by Johnny Marr | ||||
| Released | 25 February 2013 | |||
| Genre | Indie rock | |||
| Length | 48:22 | |||
| Label | Warner Bros. | |||
| Producer | Johnny Marr, Doviak | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 69/100 |
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| Pitchfork Media | (6.3/10) |
The Messenger is the debut solo album by English musician Johnny Marr, formerly of the Smiths. It was released on 25 February 2013 in the UK (and made #10 in charts) through Warner Music Artist & Label Services / Warner Bros. Records, and on 26 February in the US through Sire Records.
All tracks written by Johnny Marr.
"Upstarts" was released as a promotional single on iTunes, with the new B-side "Psychic Beginner".
"New Town Velocity" was later also released as a single on iTunes and 7", along with the new B-side "The It-Switch".
Videos were made for both of these singles, as well as the title track.