#181
Dennis wrote:
I think “great” is a bit flattering, but it is a little underrated. Just a little, though :D
Posted on Tue, 15 May 2007 at 09:30
#182
buffalo-boy wrote:
Posted on Tue, 15 May 2007 at 11:39
#183
romy wrote:
Dennis wrote:
I wonder if Wire’s view is biased by the fact that he had so much involvement in EMG compared to previous efforts.
It was certainly a strong period for the band but to say the album is their best is a bit too flattering when you consider songs like The Girl Who Wanted To Be God.
I LOVE that song!!
But still, I’d go for THB anytime.
Taunty Dan wrote:
The Manics are one of the most frustrating bands around. For Me Guy has hit the nail on the head, this time next year SATT will be largely forgotten, and for why? Because, in my opinion, Manics fans try to make themselves like recent albums.
I agree. Been there, done that. Same as with other bands.
buffalo-boy wrote:
Re the live thing - i’m glad i’m not the only one who thinks that! I really wanted to get into it but despite a great setlist it all seemed a bit forced and cabaret.
That’s exactly what I thought when I saw that TV broadcast a few weeks ago (and I said the same as you about the audience, actually, so - yeah.)
Posted on Thu, 17 May 2007 at 12:00
#184
buffalo-boy wrote:
I never say never but i’m pretty sure i won’t be bothering with the manics too hard in the future. Weird, they were my favourite band for 5 years, I listened to THB twice a day for most of that and still think its an incredible album. It will always be my number 1 album but to be honest i think i’d prefer them all to move on. JDB should build his solo career, Sean should become musical director of a panto and Wire should shut the fuck up and tend to his vegetable patch! ;)
Posted on Fri, 18 May 2007 at 07:45
#185
Dermot (The Derm) wrote:
I’m listening to the new album for the first time now - it’s f**king great!! Can’t wait to see ‘em this summer
Posted on Fri, 6 July 2007 at 11:40
#186
Dermot (The Derm) wrote:
^In fact, it’s reminding me a lot of recent Therapy?… like a cross between High Anxiety and Shameless
Posted on Fri, 6 July 2007 at 11:47
#187
Bad Karma wrote:
Send Away The Tigers while lacking any real stand out Manics classic songs is an alright album.Much better than their few albums.I can’t stand Winterlovers though.
Has anyone hear Instrumental?Its a cover of an 80’s indie band called The June Brides,it’s a really good cover and much better than anything on the new album.
Posted on Sun, 5 August 2007 at 16:31
#188
Charlie wrote:
JDB’s two acoustic b sides to Autumsong are amazing !
Posted on Sun, 5 August 2007 at 18:39
#189
buffalo-boy wrote:
Autumnsong is great - i’m not big on the Manics anymore but might break the habit of a lifetime and buy the single!
Posted on Mon, 6 August 2007 at 08:44
#190
Superunknown wrote:
Squall wrote:
JDB’s two acoustic b sides to Autumsong are amazing !
The picking on “*something* comrades” is a little too similar to his very own (& very beautiful) “don’t look back”, though.
Posted on Mon, 6 August 2007 at 15:08
#191
not_that_kind_of_guy (a story on the radio) wrote:
i much preferred the b-sides to YLAINE. they’re just about the only band that i would even consider buying a single by anymore.
i hope the december tour is good. they said on the mailing list recently that they’ve been practicing 1985, australia, the masses, she is suffering and slash n burn for the tour as well as some acoustic oddities from james.
however, it is likely that the wire is bullshitting.
Posted on Mon, 6 August 2007 at 15:56
#192
Bad Karma wrote:
I’ve not bought a Manics CD in years but i’ve what done Gav would describe as a cheeky download and i think The Vorticists is stunning.
Posted on Tue, 7 August 2007 at 17:12
#193
Charlie wrote:
I hate that attitude whereby if your fave band releases one album you dont like - you never listen to them again :D
Posted on Tue, 7 August 2007 at 18:11
#194
Bad Karma wrote:
Well i have off and on phases with the Manics the new album is decent enough i’m sure i’ll get round to buying it eventually.With the Manics there’s been to many half arsed albums rather than one bad one.
For anyone who’s interested you can ask the band a questionand if it’s printed in Q magazine you get £25.
http://news.q4music.com/2007/08/cash_for_questions_manic_stree.html
Posted on Tue, 7 August 2007 at 18:16
#195
Charlie wrote:
” When do we get The Holy Bible 2 : The New testament ”
:D
Posted on Tue, 7 August 2007 at 18:41
#196
Superunknown wrote:
After having finally heard the “Autumnsong” B-Sides, I can only wonder why JDB managed to record a much better album all by himself. It seems the Manics are dragging him down at this point. “The Great Western” and most of its B-Sides was first class material, from the latest Manics output I only find the two singles, “Send Away The Tigers” and “Fearless Punk Ballad” worth listening to more than just a few times.
Posted on Fri, 17 August 2007 at 11:49
#197
not_that_kind_of_guy (a story on the radio) wrote:
apparently they are recording a christmas song. the mind boggles.
Posted on Thu, 13 September 2007 at 19:41
#198
Divers (Simon) wrote:
“Santa’s a Fascist, let the bells ring”
I think it could be a winner?
Posted on Fri, 14 September 2007 at 02:00
#199
Charlie wrote:
” Nixon was right, We all love him really ”
” Santa Santa Satan Satan S A N T A ! S A N T A ! AH AH AH AH AH AH “
Posted on Fri, 14 September 2007 at 12:07
#200
Dennis wrote:
Nicky Wire’s Xmas lyrics:
“Going to the grotto
Is fine if you’ve won the Lotto
But I have not…oh”
Richie’s Xmas lyrics:
Christmas - an imperialist tool for oppressing the working masses into credit card frozen consumer hell stasis.
Posted on Fri, 14 September 2007 at 12:16
#201
Charlie wrote:
Ah richie - say what you see :D
Posted on Fri, 14 September 2007 at 12:27
