Critical Thinking Media Appearances

[Matt_PhoenixFactor]

Originally Posted by Europa Gluten Free

If this is true this will be my favorite Manics video ever. Hope he talks about the Eastman and the different guitar choices beyond simply old Faithful and Richey’s tele.

I did suggest Jimbo in the comments of the Coxon or Noel video and got a heart emoji from TPS, so I am taking credit for this.

Dan and Mick mentioned it on a live Q&A a few days ago. Mick said they are hoping to post it on the 14th. They said James was a sweetheart and they talked about the tones on some of the manics most famous songs. It’ll be great

[Routine Builder]

Think this Guardian Review has been missed:

https://www.theguardian.com/music/20...droidApp_Other

[Europa Gluten Free]

Yeah saw that guardian review. Bit crap really. Liked the Quietus one (even if they referred our Sean as Shaun Moore (doh!)

[Tish]

Originally Posted by Scarecrow

Next year is 40 years since the band formed, isn’t it? Wonder if it’s a tour to mark that, whether it’s a hits tour or something more conceptual.

I’m thinking an official documentary linked to a new, all encompassing Greatest Hits compilation (justified on the grounds they’ve made five albums since National Treasures), and a big world tour to support it.

[IntlDebris]

If we get another compilation, I really hope it's one more along the lines of Suede's Best Of and Blur's Midlife. We've already had a 'best known tracks' set and a comprehensive singles collection, I'd really love a band-selected compilation of what they believe are the best and defining moments - not the ones they think the audience expect to hear live or anything, but the ones they're proudest of. I think that would be intriguing in its own right. Although the concept would end up being spoiled by the inclusion of a half-arsed new track at the end or something.

[Tish]

Originally Posted by IntlDebris

I wonder how they'd do that, with such varied album lengths. Would they do b-sides as well (that would spread GT out to about three hours on its own)? Which version of KYE would they play? Would Lifeblood's recent reappraisal be enough to get enough bums on seats to make that night worthwhile?

Double them up?

Night 1 - Early singles & GT
Night 2 - GATS & THB
Night 3 - EMG & TIMT
Night 4 - KYE on its own, as the two album split
Night 5 - L & SATT
Night 6 - JFPL & PFAYM
Night 7 - RTF & F
Night 8 - RIF & TUVL
Night 9 - CT & an assortment of B-sides from across the years

If they did announce something like this I would explode with excitement but also be filled with angst, as it’s the kind of thing I can only imagine them doing as a final goodbye before splitting up forever.

[Europa Gluten Free]

We really need this new album, don't we!? Ha!

[TheUglyLie]

Originally Posted by Europa Gluten Free

We really need this new album, don't we!? Ha!

[TheUglyLie]

Originally Posted by IntlDebris

If we get another compilation, I really hope it's one more along the lines of Suede's Best Of and Blur's Midlife. We've already had a 'best known tracks' set and a comprehensive singles collection, I'd really love a band-selected compilation of what they believe are the best and defining moments - not the ones they think the audience expect to hear live or anything, but the ones they're proudest of. I think that would be intriguing in its own right. Although the concept would end up being spoiled by the inclusion of a half-arsed new track at the end or something.

Yeah, this is a good shout. I really hope they wouldn’t just flog all the early singles again, plus the likes of AFALC etc from the last 5 albums, if they were planning anything retrospective.

[Scarecrow]

Originally Posted by Routine Builder

Putting my stake in the ground £100 to charity if I lose (£200 if I win), a complete album residency/tour. Every song from every album, last chance at communication to shut up all but the most strident complainers on this forum. Come on you cowards!

Edit: I believe Sparks did this about 15/20 years ago with a similar number of albums under their belt so it can be done.

I actually can't believe Sparks went through with that, 21 albums live.

It would be a dream to see Manics do it, but they hate so many of their own songs (and have admitted they also don't like rehearsing) so I can't see them doing it for any reason. Members of that era of Sparks emphasised what a task it was to learn so many songs (with their work ethic too ).

If they did, I'll happily eat my words and take out a small loan for the occasion.

Originally Posted by IntlDebris

If we get another compilation, I really hope it's one more along the lines of Suede's Best Of and Blur's Midlife. We've already had a 'best known tracks' set and a comprehensive singles collection, I'd really love a band-selected compilation of what they believe are the best and defining moments - not the ones they think the audience expect to hear live or anything, but the ones they're proudest of. I think that would be intriguing in its own right.

I love the idea of this but for the above reason the tracklist would still be ridiculous!

[Son of Stopped]

I'd love a red and blue compilation like The Beatles. Only trouble is, how you'd split it. What the cutoff years would be. They've lasted longer than Led Zeppelin and they had their shares of compilations over two CDS.
Only problem with compilations is if the band isn't finished it's what they do next after.
Also, what if it isn't a documentary but a big Richey biopic?
I've just woke up. It's Sunday and I know I know nothing but it's my nothing!
Don't get your hopes up but speculate away.

[Europa Gluten Free]

So where is the best place to get the vinyl? I fancy a red one or a different colour one. And with the original artwork. Rough Trade? Anywhere else other people have ordered it from? Bonus point for any of their other vinyl albums on offer as I might splash out.

[LA ex]

Originally Posted by Tish

Double them up?

Night 1 - Early singles & GT
Night 2 - GATS & THB
Night 3 - EMG & TIMT
Night 4 - KYE on its own, as the two album split
Night 5 - L & SATT
Night 6 - JFPL & PFAYM
Night 7 - RTF & F
Night 8 - RIF & TUVL
Night 9 - CT & an assortment of B-sides from across the years

If they did announce something like this I would explode with excitement but also be filled with angst, as it’s the kind of thing I can only imagine them doing as a final goodbye before splitting up forever.

Intriguing thought... would they definitely pair up the albums in chronological order - might they be more inclined to split it so there's one popular and one not so popular album each night? Or at least pair albums by what works best thematically/musically?

[TheUglyLie]

Originally Posted by Europa Gluten Free

So where is the best place to get the vinyl? I fancy a red one or a different colour one. And with the original artwork. Rough Trade? Anywhere else other people have ordered it from? Bonus point for any of their other vinyl albums on offer as I might splash out.

If you’re going to go red, I would recommend Norman Records. Always had great service from them, although there are a ton of fantastic records stores out there (google UK indie record stores). HMV have the clear vinyl exclusive.

[IntlDebris]

Originally Posted by Tish

Double them up?
Night 5 - L & SATT

That would be... interesting.

Originally Posted by Scarecrow

I love the idea of this but for the above reason the tracklist would still be ridiculous!

I wouldn't have it any other way!

Originally Posted by LA ex

Or at least pair albums by what works best thematically/musically?

Could just about manage chronological with that, too:

GT + early tracks
GATS + SATT (punchy ten track albums, contentious)
THB + JFPL (Richey angst)
EMG + PFAYM (string-laden pop)
TIMT + RTF (mellow, acoustic)
KYE + F (experimentation)
RIF + L (polished)
TUVL + CT (recent?)