Worst Manics b side

[Nick2]

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[StarBright]

Originally Posted by Nick2

It's been said before, but it just has to be 'Failure Bound'.

I wouldn't say so. It's more of an experiment with sound (bit lazy reversing the music from another b-side and speaking over it, mind you) so I don't really class as it as a b-side, more of a curio.

[Dancing Kirby]

Originally Posted by StarBright

I wouldn't say so. It's more of an experiment with sound (bit lazy reversing the music from another b-side and speaking over it, mind you) so I don't really class as it as a b-side, more of a curio.

The backwards track is actually pretty enjoyable, especially the bit between 1:30 and 1:45.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBszLVqmd9Y

It's got an old Stone Roses vibe but the lyrics (including lines which have to be considered stolen due to the lack of a credit) are like placeholders and make it embarrassing as an official release.

[Phil C]

Originally Posted by Man of Kent

I agree about FR, although the production is a bit odd (it all feels a bit unbalanced, especially the vocals). I love Socialist Serenade too, I don't see what you could have against it - it's a belter!

The description of 'Good Morning Comrades' as a chore is spot on though...

'Morning Comrades' is a lovely little song. Really good lyric too.

Really like 'Everyone Knows/Nobody Cares' which everyone's slagging off too.

As for 'No-one Knows What It's Like To Be Me'...let's just say that I liked it when I was a teenager.

[tzb]

Welcome To The Dead Zone is my third favourite b-side, or 2nd favourite if Picturesque doesn't count. Can't imagine how it's found its way in here.

[riot_star]

Originally Posted by tzb

Welcome To The Dead Zone is my third favourite b-side, or 2nd favourite if Picturesque doesn't count. Can't imagine how it's found its way in here.

I know, Welcome To The Dead Zone is an amazing track!

[StarBright]

Originally Posted by Phil C

'Morning Comrades' is a lovely little song. Really good lyric too.

Really like 'Everyone Knows/Nobody Cares' which everyone's slagging off too.

As for 'No-one Knows What It's Like To Be Me'...let's just say that I liked it when I was a teenager.

Not everyone, mate. I really like it.

[StarBright]

Originally Posted by Dancing Kirby

The backwards track is actually pretty enjoyable, especially the bit between 1:30 and 1:45.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBszLVqmd9Y

It's got an old Stone Roses vibe but the lyrics (including lines which have to be considered stolen due to the lack of a credit) are like placeholders and make it embarrassing as an official release.

Totally agree with you.

[mr bowlase]

Originally Posted by StarBright

The problem with the band now opposed to the first 5 or so albums is that they're too quick to end songs once they get going. LGL is a prime example of something that could have been great had it had another verse or a great outtro.

but it's great because it's so short and snappy!

[The Gutless Wonder]

Originally Posted by manicbill

Pedestal. Ughhhhhhhhhhhhh awful

No it's not!

[The Gutless Wonder]

Can't understand the slating of 'Morning Comrades'. Beautiful song along with 1404.

[mr bowlase]

this thread is so amusing. It's a bit like panto:

Participant A: This B-Side is shit
Participant B: Oh no it isn't!

[LoveSweetExile]

I really like Engage With Your Shadow!

But apart from the remixes which just confuse me (and don't know if they count here as proper b-sides) I really like most of the manics b-side, maybe just too passive.

Only one that does bother me is Ballad Of The Bangkok Novotel, anyone else???

[LoveSweetExile]

Originally Posted by mr bowlase

this thread is so amusing. It's a bit like panto:

Participant A: This B-Side is shit
Participant B: Oh no it isn't!

OH YES IT IS!!!!

[Scarecrow]

He's behind you!