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Morrissey<\/a> has announced \u2018Make-Up Is A Lie\u2019 \u2013 his first new album in six years. Check out the stirring title track below, along with a message to fans from the artist.<\/p>\n The news was shared today (Friday January 9), and comes on the heels of the soloist and former Smiths<\/a> frontman revealing last month that he had signed with Sire Records<\/a> and was gearing up to drop a new LP.<\/p>\n On Christmas Day, he went on to post what seemed to be a tracklisting for a new record <\/a>on social media, then dropped numerous follow-up hints throughout the week \u2013 including a preview of a new song<\/a>.<\/p>\n Now, after much speculation, he has announced that he will be releasing a new album called \u2018Make-Up Is A Lie\u2019. It will mark his 14th solo album and his first new album in six years. It drops on March 5 via Sire\/Warner Records. As well as announcing the full-length project, Morrissey has also unveiled the title track, which sees him combine thoughtful lyrics with swirling, melancholic instrumentals.<\/p>\n \u201cTen years passed in boredom\/ I made my way to Paris\/ to stand before her gravestone<\/em>,\u201d he sings in his distinctive vocal style, backed by intriguing bass riffs and echoing drums. \u201cI read the words in granite\/ One, two, three, four, five\/ Make-Up is a lie<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n