Being a US Manics fan sucks hard....

[gamehenge]

I tell ya. Tried getting the single or pre-ordering the album on iTunes........nothing. Can't watch certain youtubes here either. This sucks. I rarely paid for music in the past 10 years, with most of it probably going to the Manics, I was all on board with forking over my hard earned dollars for this and I can't get jack.

With the internet and stuff I don't know why this isn't available to us few fans in the USA. Probably some record company B.S.

I guess I'll have to find it through............other means!

[Dac X Lee]

I'd say go for it!
You tried your best to get it legally, it's not your fault it's not available.

Besides that, getting stuff for free is less harming to the band than giving it all up at all. It is a little more harmful to the company, though, but it's the band we love here, not Sony Music or whatever.

You can make them free advertisement in return. ^_-

[Lament]

I had no problem getting the single legally here in the US from the official site. I don't know a single other US Manics fans who was unable to get it from there either.

[tzb]

Can't you order it from Amazon? I order tons of US stuff on Amazon which isn't released over here.

[Frozendiva]

Both versions of the album are on iTunes Canada.

Amazon Canada has the import album - so I don't expect a North American version.

I've ordered many CDs from either Amazon UK or the old Manics store. The VAT will be taken off and the listed price will be less.

Those outside the UK cannot buy Amazon MP3 downloads, though. Odd, though, that they will send physical CDs.

[Dac X Lee]

Originally Posted by Frozendiva

Those outside the UK cannot buy Amazon MP3 downloads, though. Odd, though, that they will send physical CDs.

They probably gain more profit through the postal fees.

[gamehenge]

Well let me re-phrase.....it's difficult being a Manics fan in the US. I got to see them once in Philly for the JFPL tour, and it was amazing, there was like maybe 200 people there, they sounded fantastic, and I guess seeing them in such a small venue was something special. I guess that's something the UK fans don't get to see much.

I was just frusterated with the lack of support they get over here, it's probably from the B.S. record company politics.

I hope they do tour the US sometime in the future, I'll be there.

[hummingbird]

Originally Posted by gamehenge

Well let me re-phrase.....it's difficult being a Manics fan in the US. I got to see them once in Philly for the JFPL tour, and it was amazing, there was like maybe 200 people there, they sounded fantastic, and I guess seeing them in such a small venue was something special. I guess that's something the UK fans don't get to see much.

I was just frusterated with the lack of support they get over here, it's probably from the B.S. record company politics.

I hope they do tour the US sometime in the future, I'll be there.

I get what you mean. You can get pretty much anything via the web but it would be nice to see them in your own media. Also seeing them live more than once would be cool. I'm sure not every US fan could make those tour dates 3 years ago. Plus if you hear an album you love you want to hear it live.

We're a bit spoilt over here

[Petey Parker]

Originally Posted by gamehenge

Well let me re-phrase.....it's difficult being a Manics fan in the US. I got to see them once in Philly for the JFPL tour, and it was amazing, there was like maybe 200 people there, they sounded fantastic, and I guess seeing them in such a small venue was something special. I guess that's something the UK fans don't get to see much.

I was just frusterated with the lack of support they get over here, it's probably from the B.S. record company politics.

I hope they do tour the US sometime in the future, I'll be there.

It was an amazing show though. That's one good thing we get with UK bands that aren't big here. When they do finally play it's usually at a more intimate venue. I wish they would come back though. Still hoping for a Blur show or Suede one day (Suede US tour is probably very unlikely thanks to them hating having to be called London Suede because of that damn lounge singer that no one has ever heard of)

[mar]

Originally Posted by Donkey

It sucks to be Manics fan in UK.

You know...you go for a walk - Manics. You go to a gig - Manics, to the shop - manics... then you gradually stop appreciating that!

I think you mean 1D instead of Manics. *Crosses fingers for the imminent STOP of appreciation*

Originally Posted by Dac X Lee

They probably gain more profit through the postal fees.

Should have quoted Frozendiva, but to lazy to go back to her post. We can buy Amazon mp3 here.

[Lament]

You can order the physical copies from Amazon or HMV or Amazon UK or MyPlay (the official site). You can buy the mp3s from MyPlay. Really iTunes US is the only place you can't get them from.

[gamehenge]

Well to be fair iTunes is the only place I looked so far. I do like having the actual CD's when it comes to the Manics though, so I probably will order it. Still sucks being a US Manics fan though!

I wonder if they'll tour over here for this record. (That was sarcastic)

[Frozendiva]

I am apparently incorrect. Amazon Canada has new Rewind the Film listings with Sony Music Canada, to be released Sept. 17.

[Dancing Kirby]

Sucks being a Manics fan wherever you are.

[gamehenge]

Originally Posted by Dancing Kirby

Sucks being a Manics fan wherever you are.

Except the UK.