SKON Predictionometer

[Dean V]

Originally Posted by TheGreatPretender

Personally, I think the Manics could do with a bit of a change in record company...might actually do them some good creatively if they don't feel pressured into producing tunes they think will appeal to a wider audience. Won't happen though because I believe they signed a long-term deal with Sony (the only way out would be if Sony were to buy them out of their contract which isn't likely given they still sell records in the UK).

As long as they're with a major like Sony, the typical Manics trend of one shit, throw away album followed by one that's far more visceral and creative, will continue.

I don't think PFAYM is a poor album - there's some real gems on that album - it's just not great in the same way that KYE wasn't great, but did have a few really top tunes. Unlike most of you, I couldnt care less how their singles fair; it's the quality of an album in it's entirety that makes a band/musician stand out for me especially when an artist has reached a stage in their career when they should be focusing on music that makes sense to them and not worrying about how many units they sell. If it's good, which we all know from previous endeavors by the band that they are more then capable of producing quality music, people will be drawn in as they have been in the past.

I don't think Postcards is a bad album either, it's mediocre for the most part but as you said has some great songs hidden within.

A change in management as well as record company would be good, independent promotion would hopefully improve then (see: the Manics internet site and mailing list failure).