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 Manic Street Preachers
"From Despair To Where". This song can be found on the album "Gold Against The Soul" which was the Manics' second U.K album release.
"Little Baby Nothing". This song is on the "Generation Terrorists" album. Which was the Manics debut. It features a guest appearance by former porn star Traci Lourdes.
"Motown Junk". "Motown Junk" barely made the top hundred but does feature on the Manics' greatest hits album.
"The Masses Against The Classes". This was not included on an album until it made an appearance on their greatest hits. Many viewed the song as a return to their rocky roots.
"Baby Elian". The Manics got really political here in this song about a little boy who became the subject of a tug of war between the U.S.A and Cuba. The Manics claim to be the first British band to have performed in Communist Cuba.
"You Love Us". Another song from "Generation Terrorists". I think it sounds similar to "The Masses Against The Classes".
"No Surface All Feeling". This song is on the Manics' fourth album "Everything Must Go" which was the first album released after the disappearance of Richey James.
"Tsunami". Yes this time "Tsunami" was the correct answer not a wrong one. The song comes from "This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours" The Manics' fifth album.
"Motorcycle Emptiness". This track is very possibly the Manics' greatest. It can be found on "Generation Terrorists" and the greatest hits.
"Faster". An offering from "The Holy Bible" which is the Manics' third album. Popular opinion suggests that this is their best album. I prefer "Generation Terrorists".
Removables. This was one of the last songs Richey Edwards wrote, before he disappeared in 1995. This song appears on the highly successful 'Everything Must Go'.
Found that Soul. This was the first song on the 2001 album 'Know Your Enemy'.
Sleepflower. This song appeared on the Manics' second album 'Gold Against The Soul'.
Ready for Drowning. This song appeared on the 1998 album 'This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours'.
The Ballad of the Bangkok Novotel. This was a B-side to the single 'Found That Soul'.
Ifwhiteamericatoldthetruthforonedayit'sworldwouldfallapart. This song is from what is regarded as the best Manic Street Preachers album, 'The Holy Bible'.
There by the Grace of God. This was a big hit for the Manics in 2002 and appeared on their greatest hits album 'Forever Delayed'.
Stay Beautiful. This song is taken from their debut album 'Generation Terrorists'.
Glasnost. This song is from their album 'Lifeblood'.
Gold Against the Soul. This was the last song on their 1993 album 'Gold Against the Soul'.
Everything Will Be. This song was released with 'The Love Of Richard Nixon'. The Manics performed it at Glastonbury in 2003, it was a hit with the crowd. Its repetitive lyrics makes it a fantastic festival song.
| Before "Generation Terrorists" was released the Manics recorded many songs that aren't very well known. What song is this?
"Baby love, you're not the only thing I'm dreaming of." | Manic Street Preachers: B-Sides and Rarities
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Behave Yourself Baby. This song was recorded when Nicky Wire was on rhythm guitar, Flicker was on bass and James Dean Bradfield was as usual on lead and vocals. This song was recorded in the late 80s, before Richey Edwards came along.
Stay With Me. 'Stay With Me' was a live recording featuring Bernard Butler on guitar. This song was released with 'She Is Suffering' in 1994.
Boxes and Lists. 'Boxes and Lists' was released with 'Your Love Alone Is Not Enough'. 'Your Love Is Not Enough' was the first song that was released off 'Send Away The Tigers and it was an immediate hit.
| The Manics are known for their covers; what song did they cover for the NME in 2008?
"You have my heart,
And we'll never be far apart.
Maybe in magazines,
But you'll still be my star." | Manic Street Preachers: B-Sides and Rarities
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Umbrella. Originally recorded by Rihanna, the Manics covered it for a free CD that was released with the "New Musical Express" magazine. The song made 47 on the Top Singles Chart on Itunes. Even though it wasn't a released single. The Manics have also recorded an acoustic version and a remix.
| This is another early recording. Can you figure out what it is?
"Find your faith in your cocaine,
The only god I need is a brain.
Jam your brain with broken heroes,
Love your masks and adore your chains."
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Generation Terrorists. 'Generation Terrorists' later became known as 'Stay Beautiful. This version was recorded in the late 80s. Another song with Flicker on bass.
| This is another B-side. What is the song?
"Close enough to fill all those holes,
This tenderness slipping through my fingers.
Sandy sandy feet - ice cream to sleep,
No more feeling that you can feel." | Manic Street Preachers: B-Sides and Rarities
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Black Holes For The Young. 'Black Holes For The Young' was released with 'The Everlasting'. This song features the vocals of Sophie Ellis Bexter with James Dean Bradfield.
| Here is another B-side. What song is it from?
"And when their arms are dead how do they sigh,
As gentle as the winter that fades by.
And some kind of angel appears in her eyes,
Or is it just the devil screaming inside." | Manic Street Preachers: B-Sides and Rarities
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Are Mothers Saints?. 'Are Mothers Saints?' was released with 'Life Becoming a Landslide' alongside 'Comfort Comes' and 'Charles Windor'.
Pennyroyal Tea. 'Pennyroyal Tea' was originally performed by Nirvana. The Manics played it at many of the festivals they attended in 2008.
Hope you enjoyed my quiz.
Stay Beautiful ;)
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