Johnny Marr - The Messenger, Limited Edition Messenger Marble Vinyl 2025

Johnny Marr – The Messenger Format: Limited Edition Messenger Marble Vinyl 2025 Originally released in 2013, the debut solo studio album from Johnny Marr marked his official emergence as a lead vocalist and songwriter. This 12-track collection was recorded across Manchester and Berlin, featuring the acclaimed singles "Upstarts" and "New Town Velocity." Johnny Marr has established a historic legacy in British music, first as the definitive guitarist and co-songwriter of The Smiths and later as a member of Electronic, The Cribs, and Modest Mouse. His career is defined by an influential guitar style that shaped the sound of indie-rock for generations, earning him the NME Godlike Genius Award and an Ivor Novello for Outstanding Compilation. This 2025 edition documents the beginning of his successful solo trajectory, showcasing the sharp, melodic songwriting and distinctive instrumentation that remain his hallmark. Side A 1. The Right Thing Right 2. I Want the Heartbeat 3. European Me 4. Upstarts 5. Lockdown 6. The Messenger Side B 1. Generate! Generate! 2. Say Demesne 3. Sun & Moon 4. The Crack Up 5. New Town Velocity 6. Word Starts Attack