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German Magazine, Accused Of Unfairness By Morrissey, Publishes Its Audio In Defense

An interview with Morrissey, published by Der Spiegel in November, resulted in the singer being criticized over comments on Harvey Weinstein and Kevin Spacey, which he blamed on mischaracterization.
Morrissey performs in Hamburg, Germany, where the German newsmagazine <em>Der Spiegel</em> is based.

When it comes to maligning the news media, Morrissey has few peers. As he sings in "," a song from his most recent album : "I recommend that you stop / watching the news / because the news contrives to frighten you / to make you feel small and alone / to make you feel that your mind isn't your own."

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