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Morrissey's 14th studio album, "Make-Up is a Lie," is set for release on February 27, 2026, via Sire/Warner Records.
The album includes 12 tracks featuring titles such as "Notre-Dame," "The Monsters of Pig Alley," and a cover of Roxy Music's "Amazona."
Produced by Joe Chiccarelli, the album showcases contributions from musicians like Jesse Tobias, Camila Grey, and Alain Whyte.
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