Your Arsenal
Album by Morrissey
Released	July 27, 1992 UK (July 28 U.S.)
Recorded	1991-1992
Genre	Alternative rock
Length	39:45
Label	His Master's Voice
Producer(s)	Mick Ronson
Professional reviews
Allmusic.com (4.5/5) link Q July 1992 Rolling Stone link
Morrissey chronology
Kill Uncle (1991)	Your Arsenal (1992)	Vauxhall and I (1994)

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About the album

Commencing with the blistering "You're Gonna Need Someone on Your Side", the album represents a clear change in direction for Morrissey from pop to modern rock. It also features some elements of rockabilly. For Popular music (music that is popular, rather than of a specific genre or style), see Popular music. ... Rock and roll (also spelled rock n roll, especially in its first decade), is a genre of music that emerged as a defined musical style in the Southern United States in the 1950s, and quickly spread to the rest of the country, and the world (rhythm sample). ... 1950s Rockabilly book by Harlan Ellison Rockabilly is the earliest form of rock and roll as a distinct style of music. ...

Some tracks from the album were lyrically controversial, although much of the controversy was stirred up by the New Musical Express, who had turned against Morrissey by this time. "Glamorous Glue", though a personally conflicted and ambivalent song, was accused of anti-Americanism, while the similarly ambiguous "We'll Let You Know" was accused of defending football hooliganism. For the controversy surrounding "The National Front Disco", see here. The New Musical Express (better known as the NME) is a weekly magazine about popular music published in the UK. It is unlike many other popular music magazines due to its intended focus on guitar-based music and indie rock bands, instead of mainstream pop acts. ... Cover of Anti-Americanism by French author Jean-François Revel. ... Football hooliganism is a distinct form of disorderly behaviour or hooliganism in which participants are supporters or adherents of one or more football clubs or national teams, and is frequently, although not exclusively, evidenced at or immediately before or after matches. ... In the United Kingdom, the British National Front (most commonly called the National Front or NF) is an far right political party that had its heyday during the 1970s and 1980s. ...

While the album represents a consistent collection of songs, there was no standout hit single. The first song released from the album, "We Hate It When Our Friends Become Successful", peaked at number 17 in the United Kingdom. It also hit number two on the US Modern Rock Tracks chart. While this was an improvement from the singles from Kill Uncle, it didn't match the success of his earlier singles. A collection of various CD singles In music, a single is a short record, usually featuring one or two tracks as A-side, often accompanied by several B-sides, usually remixes or other songs. ... Motto: (traditional) In God We Trust (official, 1956–present) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City Official language(s) None at the federal level; English de facto Government Federal Republic  - President George W. Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence - Declared - Recognized... The Modern Rock Tracks chart is a music chart that has appeared in Billboard magazine since the early 1980s. ... Kill Uncle is an album by Morrissey, released on March 5, 1991. ...

Despite this, a great number of singles were released from the album. The UK saw the release of "You're the One for Me, Fatty" (#19) and "Certain People I Know" (#35). In the United States, "Glamorous Glue" and "Tomorrow" reached #13 and #1 on the Modern Rock chart, respectively.

Morrissey performed a version of "Glamorous Glue" on Saturday Night Live after the album's release.

David Bowie covered the track "I Know It's Gonna Happen Someday" on his album Black Tie White Noise. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... I Know Its Gonna Happen Someday is a song written by Morrissey in 1992 for the album Your Arsenal. ... Black Tie/White Noise is an album by David Bowie. ...

Reel Big Fish covered the track "We Hate It When Our Friends Become Successful" Reel Big Fish is a Southern California third wave ska band best known for their 1997 hit Sell Out. ...

The album earned a Grammy nomination for best alternative rock album. Grammy Award statuette The Grammy Awards, presented by the Recording Academy (an association of Americans professionally involved in the recorded music industry) for outstanding achievements in the recording industry, is one of four major music awards shows held annually in the United States (the Billboard Music Awards, the American Music...

Track listing

LP

Side A

1. "You're Gonna Need Someone on Your Side"
2. "Glamorous Glue"
3. "We'll Let You Know"
4. "The National Front Disco"
5. "Certain People I Know"

Side B

1. "We Hate It When Our Friends Become Successful"
2. "You're the One for Me, Fatty"
3. "Seasick, Yet Still Docked"
4. "I Know It's Gonna Happen Someday"
5. "Tomorrow"

Compact disc

Same as LP.

People involved

• Morrissey – voice

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Additional musicians

• Alain Whyte – guitars
• Boz Boorer – guitars
• Gary Day – bass guitar
• Spencer Cobrin – drums

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Technical staff

• Mick Ronson – producer