Something Is Squeezing My Skull

"Something Is Squeezing My Skull"
Song

"Something Is Squeezing My Skull" is a song written by Morrissey along with Alain Whyte, the two being responsible for lyrics and music respectively. The song is the second to be released from Morrissey's 2009 album Years of Refusal. It was recorded in Los Angeles and produced by Jerry Finn, the man behind 2004’s You Are the Quarry. The single is set to be released on 27 April 2009.

The single comes backed with live recordings of "[[This Charming Man", "[[Best Friend On The Payroll" and "I Keep Mine Hidden", performed for the first time ever by Morrissey and his band at BBC Radio 2's 'Live With Morrissey' concert in February 2009.

Track listing

CD1

1. "Something Is Squeezing My Skull"
2. "This Charming Man" (Live, BBC Radio Theatre Feb 2009) (Morrissey/Johnny Marr)

CD2

1. "Something Is Squeezing My Skull"
2. "Best Friend on the Payroll" (Live, BBC Radio Theatre Feb 2009) (Morrissey/Whyte)

7"

1. "Something Is Squeezing My Skull"
2. "I Keep Mine Hidden" (Live, BBC Radio Theatre Feb 2009) (Morrissey/Marr)

Musicians

The Band

• Morrissey – Vocals
• Boz Boorer – Guitars
• Jesse Tobias – Guitars
• Solomon Walker – Bass guitar
• Matt Walker – Drums
• Roger Manning – Keyboards
• Kristopher Pooley – Keyboards (B-sides only)