Archives Of Pain

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My impression was that this song wasn't exactly a hard and fast statement of belief, but instead an exploration of an idea that Richey was considering. I do think the way the song is presented both musically and lyrically is intended to make it sound very aggressive and probably to make listeners uncomfortable. It makes me a little uncomfortable - just the level of rage in it, and I'm not even completely against the death penalty - but I think James saved it by adding 'Manic Street Preachers' to the second chorus. It says they're not above judging themselves.