The next album should be about the band

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This idea is very much inspired by the photos that (I guess) Wire is putting up on the Instagram account this evening.

I really think that the next album should be about the band. The Manics are always so forward thinking and always looking to drive forwards - but I'd love an album of pure melody (and less JDB/Eringa sheen) that is somewhat self-reflective and self-celebratory in a modest straightforward way.

I think now really is the time for them to do it. I'd love to hear 10 songs just about the power of music or words or art or escape or keeping going. Some songs that are self-aware without being kitschy. Less melancholia when looking to the past and more magic in the memories.

Looking forward to the new songs anyhow. I'm sure we'll get them in 2019.