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Manic Street Preachers new album ‘The Ultra Vivid Lament’ is finally released tomorrow. Pre-order here.
Here’s just a small selection of the great reviews the album has received so far:
‘The new album is prime pop Manics: killer choruses, with unapologetically literate songwriting that plugs you straight into the emotional mains.’ – The Sunday Times
‘Wire and Sean Moore’s rhythm section have never been more fluid’ 4/5 – Classic Pop
‘A skewed but alluring new pop persona’ 4/5 – MOJO
‘Anthemic legends turn super-ambient rock troupers’ 7/10 – Classic Rock
‘It’s an album of profound melancholy, of course, but also one lit up with heroic, big-pop colour. Ultra-vivid indeed’. 4/5 – Record Collector
‘While subtle, this album captures the evolution of a band in their element once more.’ 8/10 – Clash
‘A thing of glacial beauty’ – The Quietus
‘The Ultra Vivid Lament thrives in its unpredictability.’ 7/10 – The Line of Best Fit
‘A record of intense beauty, among the best of the Manics’ records this century.’ 4/5 – NME