The Messenger (Johnny Marr album) explained

The Messenger is the debut solo album by musician Johnny Marr, formerly of the Smiths. It was released on 25 February 2013 in the UK (and made #10 in charts) through Warner Music Artist & Label Services / Warner Bros. Records, and on 26 February in the US through Sire Records.^[2]

Personnel

• Johnny Marr – guitars, vocals as well as ARP Omni, drums, bass, keyboards, Memory Moog synthesiser, and producer
• Nile Marr – soloist
• Max James – bass
• Jack Mitchell – drums
• Sonny Marr – backing vocals
• Doviak – backing vocals, producer
• Frank Arkwright – mastering^[3]
• Mat Bancroft – photography
• Johnathan Elliott – layout
• Robin Hurley – management
• Claudius Mittendorfer – mixing
• Joe Moss – management

Single releases

"Upstarts" was released as a single digitally and on 7", with the new B-side "Psychic Beginner".

"New Town Velocity" was later also released as a single digitally and on 7", along with the new B-side "The It-Switch".

Videos were made for both of these singles,^{[4] [5]} as well as the title track.^[6]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Johnny Marr: Playland review. .
2. Web site: Johnny Marr Announces Solo Debut Full-Length. 5 November 2012 . Pitchfork Media. 5 November 2012.
3. Web site: The Messenger – Johnny Marr : Credits. AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. 25 September 2013.
4. Web site: Johnny Marr - Upstarts [Official Video]]. Johnny Marr. 14 January 2013. 1 October 2016. YouTube.
5. Web site: Johnny Marr - New Town Velocity [Official Music Video]]. Johnny Marr. 18 July 2013. 1 October 2016. YouTube.
6. Web site: Johnny Marr - The Messenger [Official Video]]. Johnny Marr. 13 November 2012. 1 October 2016. YouTube.