Few pop artists inhabit the tormented-genius archetype as alluringly as Morrissey. He's a literate lyricist who writes barbed but romantic songs and has a keen eye for social injustice. He also has a love/hate relationship with both love and hate, best summed up by the lyrics to “The More You Ignore Me, The Closer I Get.” In his solo work and as lead singer of ‘80s indie heroes The Smiths, he's written tough songs from a sensitive perspective—mournful melodies over sparkling glam-rock guitars, as in his solo debut, “Suedehead”—making his music a rallying point for legions of disaffected rock fans.