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Viva Hate is the debut solo album by English singer Morrissey, released in March 1988 by HMV Records just months after the dissolution of The Smiths. Produced by Stephen Street, who had worked on The Smiths' final album, the record features Vini Reilly of The Durutti Column on guitar, bringing his distinctive jangling, effects-laden style to Morrissey's lyrics. The album reached #1 on the UK Albums Chart and includes the singles "Suedehead" and "Everyday Is Like Sunday," songs that established Morrissey's solo musical identity while maintaining the literate melancholy of his previous work.
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When was Morrissey's album Viva Hate released?
Viva Hate is Morrissey's debut solo album, released in 1988. It came out shortly after the highly publicized breakup of his prior band, the Smiths.
Did Vini Reilly play guitar on Morrissey's Viva Hate?
Yes, the album features guitar work by Vini Reilly, who is best known as the frontman of the Durutti Column. His distinctive guitar style heavily influenced the sonic landscape of Morrissey's solo debut.
Is Viva Hate Morrissey's first solo record?
Yes, Viva Hate was the very first studio album Morrissey released as a solo artist. It proved he could achieve commercial success independently of the Smiths.
Who produced the album Viva Hate?
The 1988 album was produced by Stephen Street, who had previously worked with Morrissey during his time in the Smiths. Street helped craft the foundational sound of Morrissey's solo career.
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