MSP - The Worst Mailing List EVER

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Haven't posted in quite a long time, and after a very busy year have drifted away from the Manics somewhat.

Anyway, I thought it was time to have a gander at their website and see what they're up to only to find out that they've announced a bloody new album and tour ages ago!

HOW MANY TIMES do I need to sign up to their useless mailing system to ever receive a single email.

I have quite literally signed up a dozen times over the last few years and have never once received a message. I use the same email add (a straight forwards googlemail one) every time, and it's not in my spam folder.

I give up!

I'd have thought it would be somewhat of a priority to stay in touch with the more casual fans - i.e. those that are interested enough to buy their records/go to their gigs but don't necessarily read the music press or spend time on MSP forums (i.e. me!!) - there must be a huge fan base out there that fall into this category.

If I hadn't wandered onto their website just now, I would have missed the gigs and probably missed the album release.

grumble grumble does anyone have a spare humbug?

PS can anyone get me up to speed with the new album in one paragraph or less? Don't have time to read the 50 page long thread at the moment! Is it looking/sounding good?