A quick post to share the video for the Manic Street Preacher’s latest song, Autumnsong. It reminds me of the older Manics material – there’s definitely a clear progression in their sound since the 90’s, but they remain as distinctive as ever.

Bradfield’s vocals initially sounded like they’d let Nicky Wire sing the lead, but I saw a live performance on YouTube and it definitely was James singing.

I’ve not made up my mind about this one yet. What’s your verdict?

Your Love Alone Is Not Enough is the first single to be released from the new Manics album, Send Away the Tigers. The song features a bizarre alliance with Nina Persson of The Cardigans.

Do you know, with the resurgence of 90’s bands at the moment, it’s like 90’s nostalgia has already started. The problem is, when you get a wave of nostalgia, you get bands reforming to cash in. In the case of the 90’s, most of the bands haven’t even broken up yet. It’s like they were hibernating or something….

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