Morrissey’s new album BONFIRE OF TEENAGERS is reportedly being delayed. “BONFIRE OF TEENAGERS is no longer scheduled for a February release date,” the ex-Smiths singer announced on his website. As recently as October, Morrissey had announced a February 2023 release date.
Apparently, the decision wasn’t up to him, but to his label: “Destiny [des Albums] is owned solely by Capitol Records,” Morrissey wrote. The post was titled “Bonfire unlit”, which roughly translates to “beacon not lit”. A new release date is not yet known.
BONFIRE OF TEENAGERS will be Morrissey’s 14th solo album. The album was produced by Andrew Watt and the recordings included Miley Cyrus, Iggy Pop, Flea and Chad Smith. On his current US tour – during which he recently canceled a concert prematurely – Morrissey has already presented a number of new songs, such as the title track “Bonfire of Teenagers”. Most recently, Morrissey released the album I AM NOT A DOG ON A CHAIN in 2020.