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Viva Hate
by Morrissey
The 1051st greatest album of all time
Viva Hate is Morrissey’s 1988 solo debut, produced by Stephen Street. It moves from his work with The Smiths toward a sparser, more orchestral pop sound while keeping jangly guitar textures and strong melodic hooks. The album blends alternative and indie rock with elements of jangle pop and dance-rock, pairing Morrissey’s literate, melancholic lyrics and distinctive vocal delivery with concise arrangements and occasional string parts. Songs like Suedehead and Everyday Is Like Sunday illustrate the record’s combination of wistful introspection and pop clarity, and helped define his early solo identity.
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