Slap bang in the middle of a sell out tour and an album that has gone gold in the U.K, Mozzer releases one of Ringleader’s finest moments. The Youngest was the most loved complete with an almost threatening children’s choir who echo the words “There is no such thing in life as normal” is perhaps his finest single since Let Me Kiss You. Not that Radio One or Virgin Radio care, as it has been ridiculously excluded from their playlists.

In true Morrissey style he has kept back some gems from the album sessions for B-sides, the best of which is Ganglord, an epic thundering affair complete with lush melodic twists and devilishly sharp lyrics. “Ganglord, the clock on the wall makes fun of us all” he sings before launching into a climatic chorus of “save me, save me…..” A track who’s music is penned by Alain Whyte proves ever more he is a vital cog in the Morrissey machine.
 
There’s also a brilliant rendition of the Magazine classic ‘A Song From Under The Floorboards, which he’s performed live on the current tour, as well as, If You Don’t Like Me Don’t Look At Me, a brilliant semi self deprecating number, making these songs some of the finest e.p tracks he’s ever released.

10/10

James Heward