Sleeve M; Vinyl M. Viva Hate is Morrissey’s solo debut, released just months after The Smiths’ breakup, and channels his signature melancholy into a more expansive, orchestral pop sound. Produced by Stephen Street, the album features biting lyrics and lush arrangements, particularly on “Suedehead,” the breezy yet bitter “Everyday Is Like Sunday,” and the dramatic “Late Night, Maudlin Street.” The album blends jangly guitar with sweeping strings and sardonic wit. Viva Hate debuted at No. 1 in the UK, proving Morrissey could stand on his own — and solidifying his reputation as one of Britain’s most distinctive and divisive voices.