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Old 13-04-2018, 10:10
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Here we go again, same old story with the Manics, isn’t it?

WHY WASN’T THIS ON THE ALBUM?!
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Old 13-04-2018, 10:12
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Here we go again, same old story with the Manics, isn’t it?

WHY WASN’T THIS ON THE ALBUM?!
Haven't heard it yet, but... have they done another Bag Lady?
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Old 13-04-2018, 10:17
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Interesting vocal melodies, cool retro synths, probably the most original thing from this album era. So OF COURSE they leave it off the album proper.

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Old 13-04-2018, 11:05
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Their songs always sound more interesting/less made for Radio 2 with Loz Williams at the helm.

Or anyone other than Davd Eringa. Sorry Dave M8 but it's been the same story ever since GATS.
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Old 13-04-2018, 11:40
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Their songs always sound more interesting/less made for Radio 2 with Loz Williams at the helm.

Or anyone other than Davd Eringa. Sorry Dave M8 but it's been the same story ever since GATS.
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Old 13-04-2018, 12:00
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This is now the closing track on the album as it should've been for me!
Absolutely love it!!
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Old 13-04-2018, 14:58
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Yep, love that bass synth!
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Old 13-04-2018, 15:06
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I do like this. It has a bit of a Japan influence, which I am very much in favour of.

I adore Concrete Fields, I think it is one of the most charming things they have done. A companion piece to Mr Carbohydrate, and I love the steal from the Terry Jacks classic
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Old 13-04-2018, 17:47
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I do like this. It has a bit of a Japan influence, which I am very much in favour of.
I love it too, and as for the Japan influence, I was immediately reminded of this (especially from around 1:16 in):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o427T3gNUFA

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Could some kind soul explain why this track is so good to me over a PM? I would appreciate it greatly...!
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Old 13-04-2018, 18:06
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Why this wasn't on the album in place of The Left Behind or even something like Broken Algorithms I don't know - would have been an absolute highlight.

What a track, I've been listening to it on repeat all day. Sounds a bit like one of the Futurology bonus tracks with a slight Lifeblood vibe but a lot better than any of the Futurology bonus tracks. Reminds me of a fleshed out version of The Chauffeur by Duran Duran in places. I would very much welcome material like this for their next album. Really hope it's a sign of things to come.
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Old 13-04-2018, 19:22
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I'm feeling positive about this one at the moment but it's no empty motorcade which really is one of the best songs they've ever made. Really like concrete fields though.
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Old 13-04-2018, 19:52
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Could some kind soul explain why this track is so good to me over a PM? I would appreciate it greatly...!
It’s on Spotify mate, go give it a listen.
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Old 13-04-2018, 20:27
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It’s on Spotify mate, go give it a listen.
Just seen that it’s on my iTunes of the album. I am an idiot. (And I don’t think it’s so great...)
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Old 13-04-2018, 22:22
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Its nice.

It’s better than Vivian and The Left Behind, but they’re the only two songs on the album inferior to it.
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