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The Messenger (Johnny Marr album)

The Messenger is the debut solo album by 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.

Track listing

Personnel

  • Johnny Marr Ã¢Â€Â“ guitars, vocals as well as ARP Omni, drums, bass, keyboards, Memory Moog synthesiser, and producer
  • Nile Marr Ã¢Â€Â“ soloist
  • Max James Ã¢Â€Â“ bass
  • Jack Mitchell Ã¢Â€Â“ drums
  • Sonny Marr Ã¢Â€Â“ backing vocals
  • Doviak Ã¢Â€Â“ backing vocals, producer
  • Frank Arkwright Ã¢Â€Â“ mastering
  • Mat Bancroft Ã¢Â€Â“ photography
  • Johnathan Elliott Ã¢Â€Â“ layout
  • Robin Hurley Ã¢Â€Â“ management
  • Claudius Mittendorfer Ã¢Â€Â“ mixing
  • Joe Moss Ã¢Â€Â“ management

Single releases

"Upstarts" was released as a single digitally and on 7", with the new B-side "Psychic Beginner".

"New Town Velocity" was later also released as a single digitally and on 7", along with the new B-side "The It-Switch".

Videos were made for both of these singles, as well as the title track.

References