--- product_id: 12260195 title: "Playland" brand: "cd" price: "AED 88" currency: AED in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 category: "Music" url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/12260195-playland store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # Playland **Brand:** cd **Price:** AED 88 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Playland by cd - **How much does it cost?** AED 88 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/12260195-playland) ## Best For - cd enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted cd brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Last year, the legendary guitarist for The Smiths enjoyed a monumental start to his solo career with an abundance of critical acclaim (included the honor of being named as NME’s Godlike Genius) for his Top 10 debut solo album ‘The Messenger.’ Meanwhile, his shows were celebrated for his ability to combine the best of his new material with select highlights from The Smiths, plus others from his extensive back catalogue. Johnny Marr’s upwards trajectory continues unabated with the release of ‘Playland.’ Work on the album commenced in London in spring 2014 as soon as the year of touring in support of ‘The Messenger’ came to a close. It finds Marr continuing the creative connection that was forged on ‘The Messenger’ with collaborator and co-producer Doviak, as well as the other musicians who performed on the album and accompanying tour. Written around a common theme of “songs that move at the speed of life,” ‘Playland’ captures much of the spirit that made ‘The Messenger’ so memorable with energetic, post-punk songwriting complemented by Johnny Marr’s characteristic guitar style, thought-provoking lyrical ideas and poised vocal phrasing. ## Images ![Playland - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51cvN-qRwZL.jpg) ![Playland - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51PTwD3zKNL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Playland, a review by a highly biased fan. *by S***Y on November 1, 2014* First of all, I am a huge, really, massive fan of the Smiths. I've followed Marr with most of his work afterwards with some exceptions (not a fan of the Cribs or Modest Mouse). Electronic was very good, as well as his work with The The. I always wished he would go out on his own which he did 10 years ago with The Healers. Then he went sort of quite with the solo work until 'The Messenger' was released almost 2 years ago. I was instantly hooked and was pretty blown away by his song writing ability and his vocals as well. I could not get enough of this album and thought it would be at least a 3 year wait for a new one. Well, he made his fans wait much shorter this time by releasing 'Playland' about 18 months after The Messenger.Playland shows us again how Johnny Marr is one of the greatest guitar players out there. And now he is showing us what a great song writer he is. 'Easy Money', track 2, was an instant favorite. Then as I got deeper into Playland, 'Dynamo', 'Candidate', & 'The Trap' were instant favorites. The other songs are growing on me as well and this is a strong album from beginning to end.I am very happy Marr finally gone full blown into a solo career. I only wish he was doing this years ago. Maybe he was not personally ready yet and his song writing and vocals would of not been what they are today. I only hope there is more to come and he will be just a prolific as he has been the past 2 years.Long live Johnny F***ing Marr ! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ intelligent music that is engaging and enjoyable *by M***W on May 10, 2015* While "Playland" is a definite improvement over "The Messenger", Marr still seems incomplete as a pop act. Maybe that's simply what happens when you are competing against one of the most distinctive guitar/production styles in rock history; it's probably more difficult when you are the one who created said style. I guess what I'm saying is I keep buying Marr's solo albums waiting for that same zingy thrill that ran up my spine when a new Smiths single dropped. So far he hasn't delivered that and maybe he never will, but he does make well-constructed, intelligent music that is engaging and enjoyable. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Just an all around great album! *by M***N on November 14, 2017* I stumbled across this album not knowing he was the guitarist for The Smiths, so no reason for me to have any particular expectations. Just a solid album of catchy rock and pop tunes. Sure I have favorite songs, but there not a bad song on the album making this one quite a value. I hear a mix of New Order and more particularly, Echo & the Bunnymen. Yes, the guitar work really good, though I've only paid attention to it after learning that is Marr's main claim to fame. He doesn't steal the show though as the rest of the band gets to shine too. Perhaps time to check out his other offering(s). --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ae/products/12260195-playland](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/12260195-playland) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*