Morrissey, who as a teenager once wrote that the “Ramones are rubbish,” now dubs himself a major fan and is curating a new greatest hits album by the influential punk band.

“My love for the Ramones would out-live time itself,” he has stated. In addition to the track list, he has also chosen the cover art, below. A statement on True to You said the compilation would soon be released through Sire/Rhino Records, and added, “Morrissey is thankful to the Ramones management for this invitation.” (via Spin, CoS)

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