Morrissey ‎– Bona Drag

Morrissey – Bona Drag

Released in 1990, Bona Drag is the acclaimed compilation album from Morrissey, bringing together many of his essential early solo singles, B-sides, and non-album tracks recorded following the end of The Smiths. More than simply a greatest hits collection, Bona Drag captures Morrissey at his creative peak, showcasing the wit, melancholy, and literary lyricism that established him as one of Britain's most distinctive songwriters.

Featuring collaborations with producers Stephen Street and Clive Langer & Alan Winstanley, the album blends jangling guitars, lush arrangements, and unforgettable melodies with Morrissey's unmistakable vocals and sharply observed lyrics. It remains one of the defining releases of his solo career and an essential record for fans of alternative rock and indie music.

The collection opens with the energetic Piccadilly Palare, before moving into the infectious Interesting Drug, one of Morrissey's most successful solo singles. Side A continues with the poignant November Spawned A Monster, the heartfelt Will Never Marry, Such A Little Thing Makes Such A Big Difference, the fan favourite The Last Of The Famous International Playboys, and the quirky Ouija Board, Ouija Board.

Side B features the driving Hairdresser On Fire, followed by one of Morrissey's signature songs, Everyday Is Like Sunday, a beautifully melancholic anthem that remains among his most celebrated recordings. The album continues with He Knows I'd Love To See Him, Yes, I Am Blind, Lucky Lisp, the classic single Suedehead, and concludes with Disappointed, bringing together an exceptional collection of songs that perfectly document Morrissey's remarkable early solo years.

Packed with some of his finest recordings, Bona Drag is widely regarded as an essential companion to Morrissey's studio albums and one of the greatest alternative rock compilations of its era. A must-have for fans of The Smiths, indie rock, and British alternative music, it remains a cornerstone of any vinyl collection.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Piccadilly Palare
2. Interesting Drug
3. November Spawned A Monster
4. Will Never Marry
5. Such A Little Thing Makes Such A Big Difference
6. The Last Of The Famous International Playboys
7. Ouija Board, Ouija Board

Side B

1. Hairdresser On Fire
2. Everyday Is Like Sunday
3. He Knows I'd Love To See Him
4. Yes, I Am Blind
5. Lucky Lisp
6. Suedehead
7. Disappointed