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21 September 2010 Manic Street Preachers - C4 documentary & UK tour
Manic Street Preachers’ 10th studio album, ‘Postcards From A Young Man’ was released earlier this week. A return to the classic rock roots of ‘Send Away The Tigers’ and the arena sized choruses of ‘Everything Must Go’.
A documentary called ‘One Last Shot At Mass Communication’ will be aired tomorrow night, September 22nd on Channel 4 at 12.25am.
The band head out on tour next week, see dates below. Support from very special guests British Sea Power.
"...surely the Manics' best album since Everything Must Go." The Independent, 4/5
“Gargantuan melodies and florid elegance… still raging… their flame burns on.” Q, 4/5
“A glam belter full of fire and thunder, gospel choirs and orchestras… extraordinary lyrics.” Uncut 4/5
“Guest slots from Ian McCulloch and John Cale are the icing on the cake but the essence of the album is the band’s fierce pop intelligence.” The Sunday Times Culture 4/5
“In 20 more years, this will be the one we'll be reaching for." The Times, 4/5
“Feel the love for this wonderfully odd national treasure” Word
"As it plays, you're struck by the fact that no one else does anything like it: reason enough for the Manic Street Preachers' continued existence."
The Guardian, 4/5
“Manic Street Preachers are in the form of their life.” The Fly 4/5
“An unashamedly pop record…Gospel choirs, soaring strings and choruses you could use for landmarks in a blizzard make this an astonishing listen.” Clash 8/10
“Poignant, joyful, and above all really, really loud.” NME 7/10
“Few bands realise a majestic power chord quite like them and a prime example appears on the radio-friendly opening blast ‘(It’s Not War) Just The End Of Love’.” The Sun 4/5
Tour Dates:
29 September - GLASGOW, O2 Academy, 0844 4999 990
30 September - ABERDEEN, Music Hall, 0844 4999 990
2 October - EDINBURGH, Corn Exchange, 0844 4999 990
3 October - CARLISLE, Sands Centre, 01228 625 222
5 October - HULL, City Hall, 01482 226 655
6 October - SHEFFIELD, O2 Academy, 0844 477 2000
8 October - LIVERPOOL, University, 0151 256 5555
9 October - BLACKBURN, King George’s Hall, 0844 847 1664
11 October - LEEDS, O2 Academy, 0844 477 2000
12 October - DERBY, Assembly Rooms, 01332 255 800
14 October - MANCHESTER, Apollo, 0844 477 7677
16 October - LINCOLN, Engine Shed, 0844 888 8766
17 October - NORWICH, UEA, 01603 508 050
19 October - SOUTHAMPTON, Guildhall - 023 8063 2601
20 October - SOUTHEND, Cliffs Pavilion, 01702 351 135
22 October - BOURNEMOUTH, O2 Academy, 0844 477 2000
23 October - NEWPORT, Centre, 01633 656 757
25 October - BRISTOL, Colston Hall, 0117 922 3686
26 October - BIRMINGHAM, O2 Academy, 0844 477 2000
28 October - LONDON, O2 Academy Brixton, 0844 477 2000
29 October - LONDON, O2 Academy Brixton, 0844 477 2000
31 October - LEICESTER, De Montfort Hall, 0116 233 3111
1 November - CAMBRIDGE, Corn Exchange, 01223 357 851
Tickets priced £26.50 except London £28.50 www.gigsandtours.com / www.ticketmaster.co.uk
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