BrandNewCadillac Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 As I've been listening to them a lot lately, I think it's so unfortunate that the Manics have seemingly passed under the radar over the past two decades or so. Does anybody else feel this way about them?If anyone is unfamiliar, these are the albums they've released:Generation Terrorists (1992)Gold Against the Soul (1993)The Holy Bible (1994)Everything Must Go (1996)This Is My Truth, Tell Me Yours (1998)Know Your Enemy (2001)Lifeblood (2004)Send Away the Tigers (2007)I personally prefer Generation Terrorists and The Holy Bible. They draw a lot of influence from GN'R, particularly Appetite... and it's very noticable on the first few albums.Also, here's some videos:"Motorcycle Emptiness" "Australia""Die in the Summertime" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 The whole Rochey thing intruiged me first. I own GT, TIMTTMY and Holy Bible (Deluxe Edition). Very consistent stuff. Great band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearaxl Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 I saw them this year, i actually fell asleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SofaKingWhat Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 I remember when Graham Rix became manager of Hearts and because he was jailed a few years earlier for having underage sex with a 15 year old all the opposition fans would sing "And if you tolorate Rix then your children will be next." I like the Manics sometimes. I woudn't say they're underrated, they have a huge fan base, sell out tours and have won loads of awards for their albums and won best album and band at the Brits in '97 & '99. It's just because they don't always hog the limelight every week in music magazines. The fans and tours are what matters.Maybe if the really do slip under the carpet they'll "find" Richey James and do a big comeback or something.Fuck keeping money for him incase he returns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuffle Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 I love the Manics, especially early... And in a way they are underrated, but they're pretty well known especially in Great Britain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Send Away The Tigers is a classic Manics album.They haven't made a bad album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CashCulture&Violence Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 I love them. Really do, excellent music, great lyrically, good message behind it all.They genuinely haven't make a 'weak' album. My personal favourite albums: Generation TerroristsThe Holy Bible This Is My Truth, Tell Me Yours LifebloodSaw them live last year, it was amazing. But I really think they'd be a much better band to see smaller scale or full on huge at a festival. Not in a closed arena. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 I saw them before Generation Terrorists was released. It was a pretty crazy show. They came out holding pictures of pictures of Marilyn Monroe and Pol Pot and then when into Slash N Burn. Nottingham Rock City is a tight venue.Holy Bible is a truly great record. A bit harrowing but Faster is like the greatest song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 I saw them before Generation Terrorists was released. It was a pretty crazy show. They came out holding pictures of pictures of Marilyn Monroe and Pol Pot and then when into Slash N Burn. Nottingham Rock City is a tight venue.Holy Bible is a truly great record. A bit harrowing but Faster is like the greatest song.Yes is great as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuffle Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 I saw them before Generation Terrorists was released. It was a pretty crazy show. They came out holding pictures of pictures of Marilyn Monroe and Pol Pot and then when into Slash N Burn. Nottingham Rock City is a tight venue.Holy Bible is a truly great record. A bit harrowing but Faster is like the greatest song.Damn, I would like to have been there...of course I was like 2 years old at time but anyway... And The Holy Bible is basically the best album of the 90s and besides that Generation Terrorists and Send Away The Tigers is my favourites. Everything Must Go and Gold Against The Soul is great too but EMG is too poppy for my tastes and GATS have some really great tracks and some that's pure filler... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Lifeblood is also good but it's not very rock. It's like Coldplay or New Order or 80s indie.Know Your Enemy is probably their best record in terms of alternative rock, it's almost like a normal record.Funny how unheard of they are outside UK, cos they have a full back catalog of rock classics.Lyrically they aren't very sexy, it's always about how they love genocide and some dead 40s movie star.I think if you liked AFD you'd like Generation Terrorists. If you like Nirvana you probably like Holy Bible and Everything Must Go.Every self respecting rock fan should these records. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAC185 Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 The Holy Bible is lyrically one of the most interesting albums ever.Manics are a great band. Early energy from things like You Love Us etc, pop classics like Motorcycle Emptiness and so on....Could realistically talk about them for hours.Listening to Masses right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 The Everlasting Manic Street Preachers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carsonskitz Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 saw them last year at indigo 02 for the q awards launch party...were really goodyou loveeeee us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 On the original You Love Us on Heavenly they finished the song by playing Lust for Life by Iggy Pop but on GT they changed it for Sony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Set_the_Controls Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Awesome band, definitely one of the best in the two decades or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Their greatest hits is a must own. It's called Forever Delayed.I don't think any band has a better GH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 BECAUSE EVERYTHING MUST GOOOOOOOOOOOO!What a choooon. Heard it on t' radio today. CHOOOOOOOOON. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 (edited) Australia is also a great song.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sP390yQ36wY Edited October 13, 2008 by wasted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Revol!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgvC7tXnWCo...feature=related Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnr=axl Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Repeat after me fuck Queen and country Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Repeat after me imitation demi-godsUseless generation Dumb flag scumThe rap version was awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carburetta Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 worth noting they covered It's so Easy in their live shows in the early days. Not sure if more than once. Not a bad band, La Tristessa is good song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Fuck that, they are great band.They have a greatest hits packed with epic rock songs.They did cover It's So Easy. They also covered Train in Vain by The Clash, Wrote For Luck by Happy Mondays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuffle Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 I want to walk in the snowAnd not leave a footprintI want to walk in the snowAnd not soil its purity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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