Stream Johnny Marr's new album, 'The Messenger'

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Johnny Marr has been involved in more than a handful of projects since parting ways with his brethren in The Smiths, but it has taken until 2013 for him to prepare a proper solo effort.

Scheduled for release next week, The Messenger showcases the wide variety of pop-ready hooks and post-punk guitars. It’s the culmination of a lifetime spent redefining what music means to countless people, and the lessons learned along the way. Rolling Stone has the official album premiere beginning today, so click here to stream the album in advance of its shelf date. If you need more convincing, click below to enjoy one of the album’s lead singles.