God Save the Manics
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God Save The Manics is a free, three-track download only (primarily, see background info) EP by Welsh
rock band Manic Street Preachers
. It contained three new tracks that were created around the time of their seventh studio album, Lifeblood
.
in London on April 19, 2005.
There were problems with the promotion, however, as staff at the Hammersmith Apollo left boxes full of the EPs by the entrance doors, with none actually handed out. Many fans were confused as to whether the 3000 copies of available EPs would be given before or after the gig, Whereas people took more than one copy, to either give to friends, or sell for profit. To make up for the Apollo staff's mistake, the band posted the EP on their website as a free download for those who were not able to receive a copy.
Copies of the CD were also available for free on a first come, first served basis to fans on the band's mailing list who sent in an SAE to an address supplied in an email newsletter.
The three tracks from the EP are also available as bonus tracks on the Japanese issue of Lipstick Traces (A Secret History of Manic Street Preachers).
The final song, Picturesque, contains lyrics written by Richey Edwards many of which reappear on Journal For Plague Lovers.
Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
rock band Manic Street Preachers
Manic Street Preachers
Manic Street Preachers are a Welsh alternative rock band, formed in 1986. They are James Dean Bradfield, Nicky Wire, Richey Edwards and Sean Moore. The band are part of the Cardiff music scene, and were at their most prominent during the 1990s...
. It contained three new tracks that were created around the time of their seventh studio album, Lifeblood
Lifeblood
- Personnel :Manic Street Preachers*James Dean Bradfield – lead vocals, guitar*Sean Moore – drums, drum programming*Nicky Wire – bassAdditional personnel*Patrick Jones - additional lyrics on "Fragments"*Nick Nasmyth - keyboards*Jeremy Shaw - keyboards...
.
Background
The EP was created as a gift to fans who went to the final concert of their "Past/Present/Future Tour" at the Hammersmith ApolloHammersmith Apollo
Hammersmith Apollo is a major entertainment venue located in Hammersmith, London. Designed by Robert Cromie in Art Deco style, it opened in 1932 as the Gaumont Palace cinema, being re-named the Hammersmith Odeon in 1962...
in London on April 19, 2005.
There were problems with the promotion, however, as staff at the Hammersmith Apollo left boxes full of the EPs by the entrance doors, with none actually handed out. Many fans were confused as to whether the 3000 copies of available EPs would be given before or after the gig, Whereas people took more than one copy, to either give to friends, or sell for profit. To make up for the Apollo staff's mistake, the band posted the EP on their website as a free download for those who were not able to receive a copy.
Copies of the CD were also available for free on a first come, first served basis to fans on the band's mailing list who sent in an SAE to an address supplied in an email newsletter.
The three tracks from the EP are also available as bonus tracks on the Japanese issue of Lipstick Traces (A Secret History of Manic Street Preachers).
The final song, Picturesque, contains lyrics written by Richey Edwards many of which reappear on Journal For Plague Lovers.
Track listing
- "A Secret Society" - 2:55
- "Firefight" - 3:43
- "Picturesque" - 3:53