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I've stopped listening to it completely. There are many great things about about it - fantastic arrangements, the most consistent lyrics since Lifeblood - but there is so much else that grates on me, most of which I've already dwelt on too much.
Somehow the album seems torn between trying to explore sincere, raw emotion in an adequate way - and wanting to be Radio 2 background jingles. Sometimes these two elements seem to collide in one song, Sullen Welsh Heart comes to mind. I've been on such a rollercoaster ride regarding my Manics fandom ever since I heard RTF (song) for the first time that the album feels contaminated to me. I doubt I'll ever be able to listen to it again with enjoyment, I may not listen to it at all again. I may not listen to anything the Manics release from now on. /dramaqueen /ex-fan in denial
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24-02-2014, 13:27
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I don't know if AFALC is supposed to be a radio friendly song lamenting the fact that a song might not be important on the radio anymore or if it is irony for the sake of it.
I really don't like the song much anymore. I detest it live with Wayne Murrey backing vocals.
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21-04-2014, 04:02
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After a short absence I listened on Easter Saturday night. Home alone, I dimmed the lights, poured a nice red wine and placed the headphones on. I think this is the best way to listen to the album. It doesn't suit being played loud while you're washing the car or putting the washing out. Sitting down and taking it all in you realise how delicate it is in places. I think that "Running Out Of Fantasy" is so brittle and deeply, deeply personal. It is the best track on the album. Just. It's an album that has it's place to be listened to. The introverted nature of it all. Perhaps that's how Nicky wants it.
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21-04-2014, 05:19
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Listened to it again a fey days ago. It's one of those albums good for starting your morning in a light mood. Despite of a few depressive tracks.
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29-04-2014, 09:24
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I still love it.
Think it's really beautiful x
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29-04-2014, 10:55
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Listen to it while I'm out walking the dog up the valleys occaisonally, iyt really seems to fit the scene when I do.
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29-04-2014, 11:25
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29-04-2014, 13:33
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Still listening to it, and really looking forward to hearing it after listening to Futurology a few times.
And who's going to be first to create a "Which tracks from RTF would you pick as well as Futurology tracks to make one album" thread? Does anyone still listen to TIMTTMY? I have at least once this month.
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29-04-2014, 16:06
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29-04-2014, 16:23
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29-04-2014, 17:02
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I still play it loads and i don't skip any tracks. Some days it's my favourite manics album.
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