The Messenger (Johnny Marr album)

The Messenger is the debut solo album by English musician Johnny Marr, formerly of the Smiths. It was released on 25 February 2013 in the UK (and made #10 in charts) through Warner Music Artist & Label Services / Warner Bros. Records, and on 26 February in the US through Sire Records.

Personnel

 * Johnny Marr – guitars, vocals as well as ARP Omni, drums, bass, keyboards, Memory Moog synthesiser, and producer
 * Frank Arkwright – mastering
 * Mat Bancroft – photography
 * Doviak – backing vocals, producer
 * Johnathan Elliott – layout
 * Robin Hurley – management
 * Max James – bass
 * Nile Marr – soloist
 * Sonny Marr – backing vocals
 * Jack Mitchell – drums
 * Claudius Mittendorfer – mixing
 * Joe Moss – management

Single releases
"Upstarts" was released as a promotional single on iTunes, with the new B-side "Psychic Beginner".

"New Town Velocity" was later also released as a single on iTunes and 7", along with the new B-side "The It-Switch".

Videos were made for both of these singles, as well as the title track.