"Our Frank" is a song by the English singer Morrissey, released on 11 February 1991 by His Master's Voice as the lead single from his second solo studio album, Kill Uncle (1991). Written by Morrissey and Mark E. Nevin and produced by Clive Langer and Alan Winstanley, the single peaked at number 26 on the UK Singles Chart. Retrospective commentary has described the track as a buoyant, sardonic opener to Kill Uncle that plays to Morrissey’s wry lyrical persona.
It was the lowest any Morrissey single had charted since his first release "Suedehead" in 1988. The accompanying video shows Morrissey surrounded by skinheads in a park. The video was not included on the 1992 The Malady Lingers On video compilation.
Critical reception Commenting on the reissue of Kill Uncle, Marc Hogan of Pitchfork characterized "Our Frank" as a "buoyant alt-pop opener" whose sardonic lyric voice sets the album's tone. Ned Raggett at AllMusic was more reserved, writing that the title track "isn't all it could be."
Track listings 7" vinyl and cassette "Our Frank" "Journalists Who Lie"
12" vinyl "Our Frank" "Journalists Who Lie" "Tony the Pony"
CD "Our Frank" "Journalists Who Lie" "Tony the Pony"
Country Record label Format Catalogue number UK His Master's Voice 7" vinyl POP1625 UK His Master's Voice 12" vinyl 12POP1625 UK His Master's Voice Compact disc CDPOP1625 UK His Master's Voice Cassette TCPOP1625
Release The single was issued in multiple UK formats, including 7-inch (POP 1625), 12-inch (12POP 1625), CD (CDPOP 1625) and cassette (TCPOP 1625).
Etchings Original UK vinyl pressings included etched run-out messages, including a Wilde-referencing pun noted in retrospective coverage of the album era.
Musicians Morrissey – vocals Mark E. Nevin – guitar Nawazish Ali Khan – violin Seamus Beaghen – piano Mark "Bedders" Bedford – bass guitar Andrew Paresi – drums
Live performances The song was performed live by Morrissey on his 1991 Kill Uncle tour. Along with all of the material from Kill Uncle, "Our Frank" has never been performed by Morrissey since the 1991 tour, until 1 July 2022 in Las Vegas when he also debuted five songs. Music video The promotional video for "Our Frank" was directed by John Maybury and intercuts performance footage with scenes shot around London’s King's Cross area.
Charts Chart (1991)PeakpositionUK Singles (OCC)26UK Airplay (Music Week)48
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