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"Australia (Manic Street Preachers song) ""Australia"" was released by Manic Street Preachers on 2 December 1996 through Epic and was the fourth and final single release from the ""Everything Must Go"" album of May that same year. The song peaked on number 7 in the UK Singles Chart, and it was the fourth consecutive top 10 hit for the band. The sentiment of the song is that Australia is just about the furthest one can go to get away from their home in Wales and is a metaphor for Nicky Wire's desire to escape from the emotional turmoil caused by"
"Manic Street Preachers Manic Street Preachers are a Welsh rock band, formed in 1986 in Blackwood, Caerphilly and consisting of cousins James Dean Bradfield (lead vocals, lead guitar), and Sean Moore (drums, percussion, soundscapes), plus Nicky Wire (bass guitar, lyrics). They are often colloquially known as The Manics. Following the release of their first single, ""Suicide Alley"", the band was joined by Richey Edwards as co-lyricist and rhythm guitarist. The band's early albums were in a punk vein, eventually broadening to a greater alternative rock sound, whilst retaining a leftist politicisation. Their early combination of androgynous glam imagery and lyrics"
"fashioning themselves after the Clash and the Sex Pistols, attempting to restore revolution to rock music ""at a time when Britain was dominated by trancey shoegazers and faceless, trippy acid house"". Current members Former members Current touring musicians Former touring musicians Timeline GAFFA Awards Hungarian Music Awards NME Awards Mercury Prize Q Awards Manic Street Preachers Manic Street Preachers are a Welsh rock band, formed in 1986 in Blackwood, Caerphilly and consisting of cousins James Dean Bradfield (lead vocals, lead guitar), and Sean Moore (drums, percussion, soundscapes), plus Nicky Wire (bass guitar, lyrics). They are often colloquially known as The"
"company of women really quickly,” he married the band's PR agent Mylène Halsall in a ceremony in Florence, Italy on 11 July 2004. The couple have two children. He is a supporter of Cardiff Blues and Nottingham Forest. In 2015, Bradfield and fellow Manic Sean Moore went to Patagonia in aid of the Velindre charity. James Dean Bradfield James Dean Bradfield (born 21 February 1969) is a Welsh singer-songwriter, musician and record producer. He is known for being the lead guitarist and lead vocalist for the Welsh alternative rock band Manic Street Preachers. Born in Tredegar, Monmouthshire, Bradfield attended the"
"James Dean Bradfield James Dean Bradfield (born 21 February 1969) is a Welsh singer-songwriter, musician and record producer. He is known for being the lead guitarist and lead vocalist for the Welsh alternative rock band Manic Street Preachers. Born in Tredegar, Monmouthshire, Bradfield attended the local Oakdale Comprehensive School where he suffered years of cruelty and bullying (he claims he was ""a Woody Allen-esque little nerd"") for his name (nicknamed Crossfire), lazy eye, musical bent and small size. James formed a close relationship with three friends: his cousin Sean Moore, who lived with James and his family throughout their childhood"
"Sean Moore (musician) Sean Anthony Moore (born 30 July 1968) is a Welsh musician, who is the drummer and percussionist and occasional trumpet player of the Welsh alternative rock band Manic Street Preachers. Born on 30 July 1968 in Pontypool, Torfaen, he attended Oakdale Comprehensive near Blackwood with his cousin James Dean Bradfield, and other future band members Nicky Wire and Richey Edwards. To quote the Manic Street Preachers biography by Simon Price 'Everything (A Book About Manic Street Preachers)', ""Sean Moore is quite possibly the only person in rock who doesn't take the Manics seriously"". He is the quietest"
"Generation Terrorists Generation Terrorists is the debut studio album by Welsh alternative rock band Manic Street Preachers. It was released on 10 February 1992 through record label Columbia. On the back of significant media attention and a ""disproportionately high press profile"" generated by the band's previously released single ""Motown Junk"" from 1991, ""Generation Terrorists"" was long-awaited by critics thanks to the members' proclamation that their debut would be the ""greatest rock album ever"" and sell around sixteen million copies around the world, ""from Bangkok to Senegal"". Recorded between July and December 1991 and released in February 1992, the album did"
"5, saying: ""Manic Street Preachers have always been a band of very specific charms, something that has not translated outside of the U.K. particularly well. Although it boasts a generous 20 tracks, the 2002 compilation Forever Delayed isn't likely to change that situation, even if it has the lion's share of their big singles, since a band devoted to sloganeering doesn't play outside of their province, or era, without some knowledge of their context."" Sputnikmusic made a track-by-track review, finishing with: ""Overall I'd say this is a great introduction to the Manics, but it's nowhere near definitive. It's missing songs"
"The Proclaimers The Proclaimers are a Scottish music duo composed of twin brothers Charlie and Craig Reid (born 5 March 1962). They are best known for their songs ""I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)"", ""Sunshine on Leith"", ""I'm On My Way"" and ""Letter from America"", and their singing style with a Scottish accent. The band tours extensively throughout the world. They have released 11 studio albums since 1987, with the latest being ""The Angry Cyclist"" (August 2018), as well as three compilation albums and a DVD. Craig Reid and Charles Reid were born in Leith on 5 March 1962, and grew"
"real atlantic soul element to it, while the other's going to be way more spikey with lots and lots of electric guitar on there."" After recording the new material, the Manics embarked on a 3-date concert tour of Australia and New Zealand in June–July 2013, in tandem with the British and Irish Lions rugby union tour of Australia. The Manics did not perform any new songs during this tour; bassist/lyricist Nicky Wire explained, During ""The Lions Tour,"" the Manics tweeted a photo of a CD with ""Manic Street Preachers Rewind The Film 18/6/13"" written on it. They also posted the"
"band announced European dates for the tour in Estonia, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany. Manic Street Preachers Technical Additional musicians Everything Must Go (Manic Street Preachers album) Everything Must Go is the fourth studio album by Welsh alternative rock band Manic Street Preachers. It was released on 20 May 1996, through Epic Records, and was the first record released by the band following the disappearance of lyricist and rhythm guitarist Richey Edwards. Released at the height of Britpop in the mid-1990s, the album was a commercial and critical success, it reached its peak in the UK on"
"Nicky Wire Nicholas Allen Jones (born 20 January 1969), known as Nicky Wire, is the lyricist, bassist and occasional vocalist with the Welsh alternative rock band Manic Street Preachers. Previous to the band, Wire studied politics at university; this would later influence his lyrical work. He was co-writer of the band's lyrics (alongside Richey James Edwards) from 1989 to 1995, and has been the band's primary lyricist from 1995 to the present. In addition to his work with the Manic Street Preachers, Wire released a solo album, ""I Killed the Zeitgeist"", in 2006. Born Nicholas Allen Jones in Tredegar, Monmouthshire,"
"London. Wayne Murray is currently the touring guitarist for the Manic Street Preachers and fronts a music project named Boy Cried Wolf. Ben Etchells is a sound engineer at Live Sound Training. Catch (band) Catch were a British indie pop group consisting of musicians Toby Slater (vocals and keyboards), Wayne Murray (bass and vocals) and Ben Etchells (guitar). The band were signed to Virgin Records and released two singles - ""Bingo"", which reached No. 23 in the UK Singles Chart, and ""Dive In"", which reached No. 44. The band released one self-titled album, which was only issued in Indonesia. The"
"of punk but are more nuanced, to reflect a troubled state of mind.' The Holy Bible (album) The Holy Bible is the third studio album by Welsh alternative rock band Manic Street Preachers. It was released on 30 August 1994 by record label Epic. At the time the album was written and recorded, lyricist and rhythm guitarist Richey Edwards was struggling with severe depression, alcohol abuse, self-harm and anorexia nervosa, and its contents are considered by many sources to reflect his mental state. The songs focus on themes relating to politics and human suffering. ""The Holy Bible"" was the band's"
"Postcards from a Young Man Postcards from a Young Man is the tenth studio album by Welsh alternative rock band Manic Street Preachers, released on 20 September 2010. The Manics began recording the album (provisionally titled ""It's Not War – Just the End of Love"") in October 2009 at their Faster Studio in Cardiff and finished in June 2010. The album was intended by the band as ""one last shot at mass communication"". The album reached the number 3 spot on the UK charts and was supported by the Manics' most extensive tour of the UK to date. In an"
"Postcards from a Young Man Postcards from a Young Man is the tenth studio album by Welsh alternative rock band Manic Street Preachers, released on 20 September 2010. The Manics began recording the album (provisionally titled ""It's Not War – Just the End of Love"") in October 2009 at their Faster Studio in Cardiff and finished in June 2010. The album was intended by the band as ""one last shot at mass communication"". The album reached the number 3 spot on the UK charts and was supported by the Manics' most extensive tour of the UK to date. In an"
"while in Finland it was a big success, reaching number four and staying in the charts for 4 weeks. In Norway it peaked on number 12 and charted for 2 weeks, and it is the only Manic Street Preachers single to chart in France, where it reached number 157. The single was released less than two weeks after the huge concert at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on 31 December 1999, and it promoted the song that was played that night, the only video for the single is from the live concert. With that concert at the Millennium combined with"
"buzz that would eventually surround the band. Suicide Alley ""Suicide Alley"" is the debut single by Welsh alternative rock band Manic Street Preachers. It was self-financed and released in 1988, while they were still an unsigned act. The sleeve is highly reminiscent of The Clash's eponymous debut album, and was photographed and designed by future guitarist-lyricist Richey Edwards. Around a third of the copies were released in a plain sleeve, and a handful featured handmade covers with glued-on newspaper cuttings, which were assembled by Edwards. Musically, the influence of The Clash, The Skids and other late-70s punk rock bands is"
"release of ""The Holy Bible"", he checked into The Priory psychiatric hospital, missing out on some of the promotional work for the album and forcing the band to appear as a three piece at the Reading Festival and T in the Park. Following release from the Priory, Manic Street Preachers toured Europe as a four-piece band with Suede and Therapy? for what was to be the last time. Edwards' final live appearance with the band was at the London Astoria, on 21 December 1994. The concert ended with the band infamously smashing their equipment and damaging the lighting system, prompted"
"Suicide Alley ""Suicide Alley"" is the debut single by Welsh alternative rock band Manic Street Preachers. It was self-financed and released in 1988, while they were still an unsigned act. The sleeve is highly reminiscent of The Clash's eponymous debut album, and was photographed and designed by future guitarist-lyricist Richey Edwards. Around a third of the copies were released in a plain sleeve, and a handful featured handmade covers with glued-on newspaper cuttings, which were assembled by Edwards. Musically, the influence of The Clash, The Skids and other late-70s punk rock bands is evident – the title track bears a"
"sound to a more melodic and tender approach. By March 1999 the album was Triple Platinum in the UK alone and since its release it has sold more than five million copies worldwide. It earned the band further nominations and accolades at the BRIT Awards in 1999. The title is a quotation taken from a speech given by Aneurin Bevan, a Labour Party politician from Wales. Its working title was simply ""Manic Street Preachers"". The cover photograph was taken on Black Rock Sands near Porthmadog, Wales. It was the first Manics album to feature lyrics solely by Nicky Wire, while"
"The Holy Bible (album) The Holy Bible is the third studio album by Welsh alternative rock band Manic Street Preachers. It was released on 30 August 1994 by record label Epic. At the time the album was written and recorded, lyricist and rhythm guitarist Richey Edwards was struggling with severe depression, alcohol abuse, self-harm and anorexia nervosa, and its contents are considered by many sources to reflect his mental state. The songs focus on themes relating to politics and human suffering. ""The Holy Bible"" was the band's last album released before Edwards' disappearance on 1 February 1995. Although it reached"
"Greg Haver Greg Haver is a Welsh music producer, based in New Zealand. He is best known for his work with the Manic Street Preachers and Melanie C. He has worked on a number of award-winning singles and albums. With the Manic Street Preachers, he was involved in production for numerous gold and platinum accredited albums. This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours, Send Away the Tigers and Know Your Enemy albums received gold accreditations in the UK. He also worked on Melanie C's album, Beautiful Intentions. Haver has also worked with a number of well-known New Zealand artists. He"
"Manics albums [""Know Your Enemy"" and ""Lifeblood""]"". The Great Western The Great Western is the only solo studio album by the Manic Street Preachers vocalist-guitarist James Dean Bradfield. It was released on 24 July 2006 by record label Columbia. The majority of the lyrics are written by Bradfield, who had previously only contributed lyrics to the Manic Street Preachers songs ""Ocean Spray"" and ""Firefight"". Bradfield's lyrics feature a theme of looking to the past and are largely personal rather than political. Manics bass guitarist-lyricist Nicky Wire contributes lyrics to the song ""Bad Boys and Painkillers"", and two songs feature lyrics"
"2004 US presidential elections, can also be seen as a statement by the band concerning the reputation of the USA's leadership at the time. In an interview with Repeat Fanzine, the band also said it represents how they feel in comparison to Radiohead. Nicky in particular commented that they feel like Richard Nixon compared to Radiohead's John F. Kennedy: ""'If Radiohead are Kennedy, then Manic Street Preachers are Nixon: the ugly duckling who had to try 10 times harder than anyone else. Paranoid megalomaniacs.'"" The sound is more electronic than most of their previous hits, indicative of a slight switch"
"Existential Question Time"". National Treasures – The Complete Singles National Treasures – The Complete Singles is a compilation album by the Welsh alternative rock band Manic Street Preachers, released on 31 October 2011. It is the band's third compilation album, after ""Forever Delayed: Manic Street Preachers, The Greatest Hits"" (2002), and the B-sides/rarities collection ""Lipstick Traces (A Secret History of Manic Street Preachers)"" (2003). The compilation features one new recording, a cover of The The's ""This is the Day"", which was issued as a single on 18 September 2011. The compilation reached number 10 on the UK Album Chart in"
"being made available digitally. A live version of ""New Art Riot"" (titled ""New Art Riot in E Minor"") featured as a B-side on the band's later single ""Faster"". New Art Riot New Art Riot E.P. is an EP by Welsh alternative rock band Manic Street Preachers. Released on 22 June 1990 by the Damaged Goods record label, it was the band's first release to feature the four-piece line-up of James Dean Bradfield, Nicky Wire, Richey Edwards and Sean Moore. Featuring short, fast-paced hard rock songs and influenced by favourites of the group such as The Clash, the EP provided the"
"Lipstick Traces (A Secret History of Manic Street Preachers) Lipstick Traces (A Secret History of Manic Street Preachers) is a compilation album by Welsh alternative rock band Manic Street Preachers, and consists of various B-sides, rarities and cover versions. It was released on 14 July 2003 by record label Sony, it reached number 11 on the UK Album Chart. It is named after the Greil Marcus book """" and shares its title with a bootleg album of Manics rarities (more simply titled ""Lipstick Traces""). The sleeve was designed principally by Nicky Wire and contrasted greatly from the simple, graphically precise"
"UK sitcom ""Renford Rejects"" and has also been used in adverts for the Australian Tourist Board. All music written by James Dean Bradfield and Sean Moore; except where indicated. All lyrics written by Nicky Wire; except where indicated. Australia (Manic Street Preachers song) ""Australia"" was released by Manic Street Preachers on 2 December 1996 through Epic and was the fourth and final single release from the ""Everything Must Go"" album of May that same year. The song peaked on number 7 in the UK Singles Chart, and it was the fourth consecutive top 10 hit for the band. The sentiment"
"Stray from the Path Stray from the Path is an American hardcore band formed in 2001 in Long Island, New York. They have released seven full-length albums total. First three records independently released entitled ""People Over Profit"" in 2002, ""Audio Prozac"" in 2003, ""Our Oceania"" in 2004. Stray From The Path signed with Sumerian Records and have released six records with them; ""Villains"" in 2008, ""Make Your Own History"" in 2009, ""Rising Sun"" in 2011, ""Anonymous"" in 2013, ""Subliminal Criminals"" in 2015, and ""Only Death Is Real"" in 2017. They are currently signed to Sumerian Records. They have been seen"
"Love's Sweet Exile ""Love's Sweet Exile"" is a song by Welsh alternative rock band Manic Street Preachers. It was released on 28 October 1991 by record label Columbia as the second single from their debut album ""Generation Terrorists"" (1992). The B-side, ""Repeat (UK)"", appears on the same album. The track ""Love's Sweet Exile"" was originally called ""Faceless Sense of Void"". The principal difference between the two is that the original version does not have the chorus of the recorded version. The melody for the chorus was taken from another unreleased Manic Street Preachers song, ""Just Can't Be Happy Without You""."
"curveball cultural references. This time, it's honouring the vision of French artist Yves Klein, and it's a greatest hit for a band with too many to mention."" Manic Street Preachers International Blue ""International Blue"" is a song by Manic Street Preachers, released as a single in December 2017. This song is the first single for the album ""Resistance Is Futile"" (2018), written by James Dean Bradfield, Nicky Wire and Sean Moore. An alternative version called International Blue (The Bluer Skies Version) was released on the 9th of February 2018. The song is inspired on the artist Yves Klein, with Wire"
"Send Away the Tigers Send Away the Tigers is the eighth studio album by Welsh alternative rock band Manic Street Preachers, released on 7 May 2007 by record label Columbia. It reached number 2 on the UK Albums Chart. The album was due to hit number 1 in the charts, but at the end of the week 690 copies separated the Manics from the Arctic Monkeys on the top spot. The album is named after a phrase the English comedian Tony Hancock used to refer to ""battling one's inner demons by getting drunk"". The album is widely seen as a"