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Old 14-02-2018, 15:51
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Originally Posted by Europa Gluten Free View Post
NSAF does have a special place in Manics fans' hearts.

It has a certain mystery surrounding it being that it was one of the first songs from the first EMG sessions when Richey was still around. And, of course, the rumour that Richey played on it.

It's one of Jimbo's favourites.

It has a great riff and a great outro solo. It's fantastic live.

It is their arguably the best closing song on any album (PCP anyone?)

A worthy EMG winner.
Of course I am fond of NSAF - just as I am of all the other tracks I listed. I love its exhausted, brittle, end-of-tether sound. I appreciate its lyrics, which are heartfelt without being indulgent. As you rightly point out, the guitar work and riff is wonderful, and you're equally right that it's a perfect conclusion to EMG as a whole.

But - mileage varying warning - I don't feel that it's the best song on the album. It may be as good as the tracks I listed - that I would agree with - but a nostalgic association with Richey and the fact that JDB likes it is not enough for me to elevate it above the other high points of the record.

tl;dr? Person on internet has opinion. I have others!
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