I'm Throwing My Arms Around Paris

Morrissey · 2009

6 min · 2 tracks · alternative rock · indie pop · indie rock

A bittersweet tapestry of melodic jangle pop intertwined with Morrissey's signature lyrical wit and yearning.

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I'm Throwing My Arms Around Paris is a single by Morrissey, released in 2009. A bittersweet tapestry of melodic jangle pop intertwined with Morrissey's signature lyrical wit and yearning. The album received generally positive reviews, highlighting Morrissey's ability to evoke emotion through clever lyrics and catchy hooks. It reached number 3 on the UK Albums Chart and showcased his enduring influence in alternative rock, appealing to both long-time fans and newer audiences. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

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What does I'm Throwing My Arms Around Paris sound like?

A bittersweet tapestry of melodic jangle pop intertwined with Morrissey's signature lyrical wit and yearning. Rooted in alternative rock and indie pop.

What makes I'm Throwing My Arms Around Paris by Morrissey notable?

The album received generally positive reviews, highlighting Morrissey's ability to evoke emotion through clever lyrics and catchy hooks. It reached number 3 on the UK Albums Chart and showcased his enduring influence in alternative rock, appealing to both long-time fans and newer audiences. Released on February 9, 2009, 'I'm Throwing My Arms Around Paris' marked Morrissey's seventh studio album, coming after a series of successful but critically mixed records. At this point in his career, he was navigating both commercial success and artistic expression, having just completed a U.K. tour in support of his previous album, 'Years of Refusal.'

How many songs are on I'm Throwing My Arms Around Paris?

I'm Throwing My Arms Around Paris has 2 tracks, running approximately 6 minutes.