"johnny Marr"

Included with the March 2022 issue (TAKE 298) of Uncut magazine.

Personally curated and compiled by Johnny Marr, Spirit Power: The Best Of Johnny Marr encompasses music from across his four widely acclaimed solo albums released over the last decade (2013’s The Messenger, 2014’s Playland, 2018’s Call The Comet, 2022 double album Fever Dreams Pts 1-4), non-album single releases ‘Armatopia’ and ‘The Priest’ (w/ Maxine Peake). The collection also includes 2 brand new studio recordings Somewhere and The Answer. Since establishing the current chapter of his solo work a decade ago, Johnny has remained a restless creative. Working and recording out of his own purpose-built Manchester studio, the Crazy Face Factory, his songwriting has embraced an instinctive sonic evolution across four full length albums. Black heavyweight Gatefold 2LP.

Johnny Marr is one of music’s most celebrated guitarists. The former Smiths’ band member presents his debut solo outing, "The Messenger". Produced and written by Marr, the album features him front and center on vocals and guitar. Returning to his roots, "The Messenger" is truly his finest outing, portraying the album he always wished to make. Features the standouts “The Right Thing Right”, “European Me”, “Upstarts” and the title track.

Released in 2003, 'Boomslang' was Johnny Marr's first solo studio album. After his departure from The Smiths in 1987, Marr spent a number of years with the likes of The Pretenders before recruiting Zak Starkey (drums), Alonza Bevan (Bass) and more to form The Healers in 2000. Recorded at Clear Studios in Manchester, with James Spencer (New Order, The Charlatans), 'Boomslang' comprised of eleven tracks that combined his signature guitar playing with heavy psychedelic rhythms. This expanded version has been fully remastered at Abbey Road and includes seven rarities, chosen by Johnny as well as brand new art direction by his long-time collaborator Mat Bancroft.

Johnny Marr's set at the 6 Music Festival 2022 from Cardiff.

Johnny Marr started his career with The Smiths, beginning an amazing history as one of the most influential songwriters and guitarists in British independent music.

Released in 2003, 'Boomslang' was Johnny Marr's first solo studio album. After his departure from The Smiths in 1987, Marr spent a number of years with the likes of The Pretenders before recruiting Zak Starkey (drums), Alonza Bevan (Bass) and more to form The Healers in 2000. Recorded at Clear Studios in Manchester, with James Spencer (New Order, The Charlatans), 'Boomslang' comprised of eleven tracks that combined his signature guitar playing with heavy psychedelic rhythms. This expanded version has been fully remastered at Abbey Road and includes seven rarities, chosen by Johnny as well as brand new art direction by his long-time collaborator Mat Bancroft.