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The Morrissey Death List

We all know that Morrissey has inspired generations of teenage mope-rock fans, so this playlist was inevitable.

It compiles songs by Morrissey or the Smiths, that are death-centric.

The end result is the ultimate Morrissey mix tape.

Stephen Patrick Morrissey is well-known for his dark and witty lyrics dealing with depression, isolation, insecurity and death.

This morbid curiosity has contributed to his huge following among maladjusted youth, and continues to find new markets, most recently in the Latino community. To the point where some refer to L.A. as Moz Angeles for the massive contingent of Latino Morrissey fans.

Morrissey has been a controversial figure throughout his career for his politics, his ambiguous sexuality, and his public fights with other famous musicians, but he is still very much loved by millions.

This playlist looks at the subject of death through Morrissey's eyes.

Death by guillotine, drowning, air disaster, 10-ton truck, serial killer and much more.

The Playlist:

1. There Is A Light That Never Goes Out - The Smiths

2. First Of The Gang To Die - Morrissey

3. Cemetary Gates - The Smiths

4. Pretty Girls Make Graves - The Smiths

5. Death Of A Disco Dancer - The Smiths

6. You Have Killed Me - Morrissey

7. Angel Angel Down We Go Together - Morrissey

8. Asleep - The Smiths

9. The Father Who Must Be Killed - Morrissey

10. Michaels Bones - Morrissey

11. Margaret On The Guillotine - Morrissey

12. Death At One's Elbow - The Smiths

13. Lifeguard Sleeping, Girl Drowning - Morrissey

14. The Queen Is Dead/Take Me Back To Dear Old Blighty (Medley) - The Smiths

15. Girlfriend In A Coma - The Smiths

16. Munich Air Disaster 1958 - Morrissey

17. Jack The Ripper - Morrissey

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