The Great Popcorn Debacle of 2014 (formerly Walk Me To The Bridge Official Reactions)

[sofarsideways]

Originally Posted by Manicben

Urgh, exactly where it needed a dirty guitar the 80's keyboards kick in. Catchy but still not what I'm looking for. Must say I'm quite disappointed.

Pretty much my feelings, admittedly only after one listen. It starts off so menacing and then... totally loses it. I'm sure it'll grow on me, but yes, not what I was expecting. Hrm. The bass is quite delicious though. And after all the rofling and 'goddamnit people any mention of a bridge does not mean Richey' it does seem to be at least partly about him? Oh, Nickly.

EDIT: Also agreeing with those saying some of the lyrics sound clunky. And it sounds like James is singing 'really' instead of 'rarely'.

[Mrs Bradfield]

love it

[Porco]

After a few more listens I properly love it now.

[jenvidg]

Originally Posted by MSPKYE

Lyrics (first attempt)

Thanks for the lyrics! In case someone hasn't already mentioned, Wire tweeted this earlier:

''the sky so clear-the different view--i rarely dream unless its true''xxx


And as for the song.. it has me giggling. Adore the contrast between the sad lyrics and the heavy-ish disco stomp. After the first listening I was just speechless, no idea what to think, but fell in love during the second go. And now, on the millionth, I'm just... I love this band. Period.

[Lone Architect]

That was good. I'm always a sucker for a good 80s sound.

[beautifuldistortion]

Love it - F the haters F em hard!
Today's a day to celebrate being a Manics fan!
It isn't the Holy Bible - glad it isn't, that was what it was and this is what it is - an album by a band that survived and isn't afraid to be upbeat at times!
Kind of like the way the Foo Fighters reacted to Nirvana the Manics carry on and don't try to be a band they ain't for the sake of a few Richey obsessed fans! (Even though this is clearly about Richey lol - but you know what I mean!)
I'm happy so bring on whatever comments - this band is still the best in the world

[wireobsessed]

Originally Posted by franny

They've managed to emulate ABBA and Simple Minds yet still be less cheesy than most of Postcards, damn well done.

Have to say I love it. It got me at the first listen when the "rediculous" chorus crashed in - god it was like Simple Minds had taken over the track and it was 1984 Its definately abt Richey.

Can you imaging this live? Brilliant. And I love the fact they seem to be really enjoying themsleves.

[blackflower]

Easily their best lead single from an album since Lifeblood! I am well on my way to becoming a Proper Manics Fan again

[allisvanity]

Where can I hear it, link anyone?

[MSPKYE]

Originally Posted by allisvanity

Where can I hear it, link anyone?

http://revolutionarycheese.tumblr.co...d-today-not-on

[FacelessSenseOfVoid]

Topical title: Walk Moyes To The Bridge.

[Porco]

Originally Posted by MSPKYE

http://revolutionarycheese.tumblr.co...d-today-not-on

Can someone else post the link again in about half an hour in case anyone misses it the first four times?

[Rasgard]

OMG, I'm back in the eighties! Manics keep surprising the fans. I like

[Marwood]

The more I listen, the more I love.

Doing quite well with Futurology. Of the four tracks we've heard, I'm in love with three, and feel like the fourth (Let's Go To War) will grow on me once I hear the proper album version. Good job, boys.

[MSPKYE]

Originally Posted by FacelessSenseOfVoid

Topical title: Walk Moyes To The Bridge.

Chelsea won't want him

Originally Posted by Porco

Can someone else post the link again in about half an hour in case anyone misses it the first four times?

Maybe Tim should just redirect the whole forum there for the next few hours