It’s been a while since we heard any thing from the controversial Smiths legend, since those unsavory comments about KFC and his struggle to achieve a record deal. However, EMI have announced, with Morrissey’s full co-operation, the release of his groundbreaking debut album; Viva Hate on 26th March, containing classic singles such as Suedehead and Everyday is Like Sunday.
The album has now been remastered by original Smiths producer Stephen Street and the artwork has been restored to the original photgraph. In addition, it features Treat Me Like A Human Being, which replaces Ordinary Boys, and features a written introduction from Morrissey’s long-time confidant Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders.
The album will be available on CD and vinyl. The LP version will be a 180g heavyweight, gatefold vinyl, housed in a wide-spine sleeve with a pull-out poster. The CD will be housed in a gatefold, card sleeve.
Following the album’s release, on 23rd April, coinciding with 2012’s Record Store Day, Morrissey will release a limited edition 10-inch picture disc of Suedehead (Mael Mix), a remix of the song by Sparks, who have previously heavily inspired Morrissey. The single will be backed with two previously unreleased live versions of We’ll Let You Know and Now My Heart Is Full, recorded at London’s Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in February 1995.
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