Morrissey Ranks Morrissey: His Proudest Albums and Singles

In Morrissey's latest post on Morrissey Central, titled "IN MY LIFE I LOVED THEM ALL," the singer offers a rare, introspective insight into how he views his own musical legacy. Rather than judging success by chart positions or sales figures, Morrissey ranks his past work purely based on personal pride. The retrospective is split into two distinct lists: one covering full albums, and another, titled "The Best of the Best," ranking his definitive solo singles. Yet his choice for the coveted top spot, a project fans have waited years to hear, immediately draws the most attention.

Here’s Morrissey’s list: “Those of which I am Most Proud”

10

Morrissey, ‘Southpaw Grammar’

RCA, 1995

9

The Smiths, ‘Rank’

ROUGH TRADE, 1988

8

Morrissey, ‘Swords’

POLYDOR, 2009

7

Morrissey, ‘Your Arsenal’

PARLOPHONE, 1992

6

Morrissey, ‘Ringleader of the Tormentors’

ATTACK, 2006

5

Morrissey, ‘Years of Refusal’

POLYDOR, 2009

4

Morrissey, ‘Vauxhall And I’

PARLOPHONE, 1994

3

Morrissey, ‘You Are The Quarry’

ATTACK, 2004

2

Morrissey, ‘Make-Up Is A Lie’

SIRE, 2026

1

Morrissey, ‘Bonfire of Teenagers’

SIRE, (UNRELEASED)

Morrissey takes us through his singles in a list titled "The Best of The Best, Solo Only"

1. Irish Blood, English Heart (Attack, 2004)

2. First of the Gang to Die (Attack, 2004)

3. It’s Over (BMG, 2018)

4. Alma Matters (Island Records, 1997)

5. I’m Throwing My Arms Around Paris (Polydor, 2009)

6. Everyday Is Like Sunday (HMV, 1988)

7. Let Me Kiss You (Attack, 2004)

8. That’s How People Grow Up (Polydor, 2008)

9. Jacky’s Only Happy When She’s Up on the Stage (BMG, 2017)

10. Happy New Tears (Sire, 2026)

11. Hold On to Your Friends (Parlophone, 1994)

12. Wedding Bell Blues feat. Billie Joe Armstrong (BMG, 2018)

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