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...fact, the fans of the Backstreet Boys and Morrissey are contained in the same demographic--lonely teenage girls, gay men and those looking to relive their youth through music. Moreover, the sorrow and disappointment felt by Morrissey's fans when The Smiths disbanded and Morrissey went solo in a twisted way rivals the anguish experienced by many a teenage girl just last week with the announced engagement of Backstreeters Brian and Kevin...
...most importantly, in the eyes of their fans, both the Boys and Morrissey can truly do no wrong. But while that god-like status could lead to complacency on the artist's part, Morrissey proved even to a neutral observer that without a record label or new album to promote, he still has the magnetism lacking in many bands today. Always the showman, he appeared onstage looking like a fetish version of Elvis in a black PVC outfit and launched into "A Swallow On My Neck." The lesser-known song started the show on a weaker note, but Morrissey...
...Indeed, at times the proceedings had a Las Vegas-style atmosphere, thanks mostly to Morrissey's commanding presence, the stage-crashers and the overwhelming amount of flowers, books and letters thrown onstage. Morrissey is a seasoned performer and uses his charms and talent to capture attention. But while he's not much of a dancer, Cher-esque costume changes (three of them!), shirt stripping, coy looks and witty banter (including clever jibes at Jerry Springer and Montel Williams) more than captivated the crowd...
...However, the strong performances by Morrissey and his backing band confirmed that he's not just passing off his charms and looks as musical talent. Classic Morrissey tracks like the powerful "Tomorrow," "Hairdresser On Fire" and "The Teachers Are Afraid of the Pupils" were nicely contrasted by songs representing his mellower side, such as "I Am Hated For Loving," "Now My Heart Is Full" and "I Can Have Both." He even played five songs from his wayward Smiths days, including the blistering red-light burn of "Meat Is Murder" and the soft melancholy of "Half A Person." In fact...
...Despite the often melancholy edge to his music and lyrics, I left the show with a contented feeling in my soul and a giant smile on my face. With the utter waste land of music present today, it's nice to know we still have Morrissey stubbornly performing however he pleases and doing a damn good job of it. Yes, I can confidently say I want it that...