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Cooper-Fiske, C. (2026, October 1). Johnny Marr says new album will address ‘impending danger’ in politics. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/music/johnny-marr-smiths-london-morrissey-british-b1299245.html
Cooper-Fiske, Casey. “Johnny Marr says new album will address ‘impending danger’ in politics.” Evening Standard, 1 Oct. 2026, https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/music/johnny-marr-smiths-london-morrissey-british-b1299245.html.
Cooper-Fiske, Casey. “Johnny Marr says new album will address ‘impending danger’ in politics.” Evening Standard, October 1, 2026. https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/music/johnny-marr-smiths-london-morrissey-british-b1299245.html.
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Johnny Marr, the Manchester-born guitarist from The Smiths, recently discussed his new album, revealing that several tracks address political issues and the sense of impending danger in current politics. Speaking about the song "Just Once More," Marr commented, “This is a song in response to that sense of impending danger coming from the political landscape.” He also mentioned other politically charged songs like "Fire With Fire" and "It’s Time." In "It’s Time," Marr emphasizes defiance against cynicism and corruption with lyrics such as, "Everybody ain’t making it, change the weather and breaking it, mobilise to know the truth, open eyes to know the truth.” Additionally, Marr highlighted how his guitar auction on September 17 raised a total of nearly £4 million.
