"Boxers" is a song by English singer-songwriter

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, released in January 1995 to promote a tour of the same name. The single reached number 23 on the UK Singles Chart despite not appearing on an album at the time of the release. The title track and the two B-sides would later be compiled on the '' World of Morrissey'' that was released in February that year.

Critical reception

The single was given a favourable review in '' Q'' magazine, with Ian Harrison writing that the song "is as good as anything he's done" and that the single made you "realise how few singers can leave you as despondent, elated or intrigued". ''

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'' gave it a negative review, with John Mulvey declaring the single was "just another example of his tedious obsession with bits of rough who'd give him a kicking given half a chance" and that "any enjoyment of his records nowadays is tainted by the fact that a nasty taste from all those obnoxious, apologist, quasi-libertarian quotes still lingers." In his review for

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, Ned Raggett found the song to be "a fine enough number, with a good overall performance and production to recommend it."

Track listings

7-inch vinyl and cassette # "Boxers" # "Have-a-Go Merchant" 12-inch vinyl and CD # "Boxers" # "Have-a-Go Merchant" # "Whatever Happens, I Love You"

Personnel

* Morrissey: vocals * Alain Whyte: guitar * Boz Boorer: guitar, sax, clarinet * Jonny Bridgwood: bass guitar * Woodie Taylor: drums

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Boxers (Song) Morrissey songs 1995 singles 1995 songs Parlophone singles Songs written by Alain Whyte Songs written by Morrissey