Manic Street Preachers on Q

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Blackwood Wales' Manic Street Preachers is fronted by James Dean Bradfield. The new Manic Street Preachers album is written entirely by their deceased co-lyricist... They've been sitting on these lyrics for 15 years. We talk to James about the decision to release the album now, and how they treated the lyrics.

[@jim301288]

The band really took off after Richey's disappearence. Not because of the event, but they just generally wrote there best music at that period. Amazing that they managed to not only move on but also recreate themselves. Truly underrated band in my opinion.

[@hgill2964]

Agreed 1000%👍👍👍👍

[@Jas.Jasper]

The guy conducting the interview is really good. Just feels like he's genuinely trying to get at James' knowledge, doesn't feel cynical or hyperbolic

[@cracked_walnut]

He was a great interviewer, and an absolutely evil human being.

[@fabulousfreddyisready]

What a cool thing to say about Richey - "He had everything"...

[@BobAg_]

What an absolutely fantastic interview. JDB is very often anxious in interviews, often leading to stuttering and nervous tics, but he's totally comfortable in this one. Excellent job by the host.

[@TheMichaelseymour]

this nearly drove me to tears at times . James is quite a good interviewee .Really enjoyable ... and the interviewer is sharp too. Good one `!

[@LouisMinett]

His family made the decision to change his status to deceased. He's been missing for over 18 years, he won't be coming back. It's just a shame that the greats must vanish so prematurely.

[@penelopelopeztavera7224]

Maybe he is still alive. I hope so.

[@uk_toycollector]

He is still alive and most probably living as a hippie. Its what he always wanted. He is allegedly in the US or Australia

[@manicstreetpreacher1723]

The rest of the world's loss is Canada's gain with this guy. An intelligent discussion with a rock star! I need a lie down.

[@manlymen552]

underated band

[@melissab1214]

What an amazing interview, it's so great to see James speaking his truth and being himself. Sometimes people are here on earth to leave early and the band had to handle Richey's death while still young. They were to have that booklet with the lyrics and go to Canada and perform a great concert and give this interview.

[@m00plank90]

The honesty. It’s so damn refreshing.

[@pushon10]

That was very powerful stuff

[@Olivershawmusic]

I love this x

[@tonnaboy10]

It was Sean who said "don't do solo records", not Nicky

[@room101b7]

I wonder how many times James Dean Bradfield has had to listen to a presenter talk about the mental health problems and death of his bandmate. But hey, it makes a great intro

[@blueshirtification]

Critics who review albums are always biased so I'm not sure why bands pay as much attention to them as they do. Yes James said there is truth but even in bad reviews but music is so subjective, I would argue even more so then cinema and other arts, that different people are going to hear it differently. I personally don't understand why a band would place value on a single opinion over something like the general reception of the album by fans who are just as biased.

[@mikeyo1234]

No, but in 2008 he was declared as 'presumed dead'. There is no evidence he is alive either.

[@lysander1]

i love JDB but this dh's voice is butter spread on silk.

[@juderichards6588]

8:15 leaving these lyrics and the crowd goes wiled

[@natiunealternativa]

This band suffers from overexposure.What thez are doing this days is gold against the soul ! Take a break James

[@lawneescumpunch]

Nicky actually wrote about 30% of the lyrics on THB. Just sayin!

[@assassin1478]

Leanne Sabolish not even that! It was about 15%

[@juderichards6588]

SAMTAYLORTV 50 50 nick and richey

[@tryingggg1251]

@@juderichards6588Richey wrote 75% of them, Nicky said himself in an interview about THB