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Playland

by Johnny Marr

Released: October 06, 2014

Indie rock

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Chart Success.

The Album

"Playland" is the second studio album by musician Johnny Marr, released on October 6, 2014, by New Voodoo Records. Marr aimed to capture the energy from his touring band and began writing new material almost immediately after the release of The Messenger. Overall, Playland reinforces Marr's signature style while exploring new lyrical depths, showcasing his evolution as a solo artist.

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Interesting Facts

In a 2014 interview with Rolling Stone, Marr…

In a 2014 interview with Rolling Stone, Marr expressed his excitement about creating a follow-up to his debut album, The Messenger.

He shared his admiration for other bands' second…

He shared his admiration for other bands' second albums, citing influences like Talking Heads, Wire, and Buzzcocks.

He described "Easy Money" as a catchy pop…

He described "Easy Money" as a catchy pop tune that subtly addresses serious themes.

Marr wanted the song to mask deeper concerns…

Marr wanted the song to mask deeper concerns about the universal preoccupation with money, reflecting how it influences happiness and aspirations.

The infectious riff was central to his vision…

The infectious riff was central to his vision, blending a seemingly lighthearted approach with weighty subject matter.

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Reception

The album features the single "Easy Money" and debuted at number 9 on the UK Albums Chart.

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The Complete Album Story

"Playland" is the second studio album by musician Johnny Marr, released on October 6, 2014, by New Voodoo Records. The album features the single "Easy Money" and debuted at number 9 on the UK Albums Chart.

In a 2014 interview with Rolling Stone, Marr expressed his excitement about creating a follow-up to his debut album, The Messenger. He shared his admiration for other bands' second albums, citing influences like Talking Heads, Wire, and Buzzcocks. Marr aimed to capture the energy from his touring band and began writing new material almost immediately after the release of The Messenger.

He described "Easy Money" as a catchy pop tune that subtly addresses serious themes. Marr wanted the song to mask deeper concerns about the universal preoccupation with money, reflecting how it influences happiness and aspirations. The infectious riff was central to his vision, blending a seemingly lighthearted approach with weighty subject matter.

Overall, Playland reinforces Marr's signature style while exploring new lyrical depths, showcasing his evolution as a solo artist.