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Old 18-09-2011, 08:32
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Old 18-09-2011, 08:40
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Did you download the Amazon mp3 downloader? The mp3 itself is DRM-free, but you need to download it through Amazon's program.
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Old 18-09-2011, 08:42
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Also, We Were Never Told lyrics (or an attempt in it):

So, so innocent
All destructive and naïve
To paint a picture without the darkness
A being/pain(?) without disease

Always imagining
But remembering nothing at all
You can be part of the solution
I can hear your call

If there's rain in your tears, let it wash away our fears
If there's blood in your tracks, then let it lead you back
Cause we were never told that it would be so beautiful

So, so innocent
All destructive and naïve
To paint a picture without the darkness
A being/pain(?) without disease

Always imagining
But remembering nothing at all
You can be part of the solution
I can hear your call

If there's rain in your tears, let it wash away our fears
If there's blood in your tracks, then let it lead you back
Cause we were never told that it would be so beautiful

If there's blood in your hands, I can make you understand
If you've ever felt some guilt, I can help you deal with it
Cause we were never told it would be so beautiful
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Old 18-09-2011, 08:43
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It's on iTunes as well
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Old 18-09-2011, 08:54
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This will be lucky to go Top 75 let's face it.
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Old 18-09-2011, 10:20
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Hmmm, given it a few listens now. Perfectly serviceable catchy little tune but nothing special. This should have been on the vinyl that no one will listen to and Endless Plain... should have been the single
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Old 18-09-2011, 10:48
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Thumbs up What a rocker! A true return to form!

That's more like it! The boys have done us proud with this uplifting ode to optimism. It's like Stay Beautiful for 42 year olds with the added compositional maturity that comes with all those years in the trade. James puts an end to any cruel rumours that his voice has gone with a superb performance and Dave Eringa finally comes good with a production masterclass brimming with energy. It might be a cover version but they've made it their own! Top 40 on downloads alone, I'm sure. Well done, boys! Onwards and upwards!




I Lied. Quite blatantly. It's just that they all sound so gloomy lately, like they know the time for them to split up has been and gone but they can't bring themselves to do it and Sony can't bring themselves to drop them knowing that JDB and Nicky will suck any media cock that's unzipped to promote £165 box sets. Fortunately, at least two of them won't know how to highlight text so they need never know the truth.

I kinda want to listen to it in full again to make sure it's as thoroughly devoid of merit as it appeared after my first listen but I can't bring myself to hear to it again so soon, and, besides, it clearly is that bad. This is intended as an uplifting song, so why does it sound so depressing? Has James ever sounded more dejected? There's little doubt that it was recorded immediately before the interview where both JDB and Nicky wished they could get a new singer in. And again they've gone for a 'let's drain every drop of life out of the music' production technique.

If they play Suicide is Painless and She Is Suffering after this at the O2 they'll both feel like an army of serotonin buzzing through the synapses. How do the three band members, the producer, the management and record label all listen to that without one of them having the balls to admit that it's not anywhere close to being good enough? Why is it always left to the fans?

Obviously it doesn't matter that it's not going to make the top40/top70/top100/top1000/whatever. We just have to hope on their behalf that their NT campaign isn't ruined by this abomination getting playlisted on national radio and the public witnessing the full extent of their decline.

Anyhoo, it was all too evident that this cover of a 5+ minute song was never going to work when it was shown to be 3.5 minutes long. I'm gonna say it again, another pre-empted radio edit. At the same time, 5 minutes of this shit would be beyond torture.

I won't be saying it AGAIN, though. It's sad how my posts read like a parody of my older ones, so I'm never again uttering another word on anything new they do. The script is already written many times over. The b-side isn't even worth a moan anyway.

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Old 18-09-2011, 10:55
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Old 18-09-2011, 11:28
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What would the Mighty Manics of yore say if confronted by their future selves knocking off a ropey The The cover version in their lunch break to flog their second greatest hits?

I hate to say it I'm really, really ashamed by this. Twenty years as a MSP fan and this is the lowest point artistically. As a B-side no problem, as a proper single? Shame, shame, shame.
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Old 18-09-2011, 12:24
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Bit dull. Up there with their worst singles.
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Old 18-09-2011, 12:36
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As a B-side no problem, as a proper single? Shame, shame, shame.
Got to agree with this.
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Old 18-09-2011, 12:45
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I love the original so was really hoping that the Manics could make this sound amazing. Gutted. Sounds like James needs a two year rest for his voice too
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Old 18-09-2011, 13:26
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Really wish they'd rerecorded You Love Us for the single. I haven't listened to this yet but I know it's going to send me to sleep.
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Old 18-09-2011, 13:27
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Old 18-09-2011, 14:20
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I'm having trouble with Amazon. Given up now. Might wander into town tomorrow and see if I can pick up a CD. There is gonna be a CD, isn't there?
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