Manic Street Preachers
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The Manic Street Preachers exploded onto the music scene in the late 1980s as a Sartre-quoting, politically charged punk rock band. Their desire was to destroy the placid indie rock of the era and lead a cultural revolution in music and politics. They grafted intellectual lyrics onto fierce rock and roll musical compositions and proclaimed outrageous things in the press. From tragedy to triumph the band has stood the test of time and stood apart from their peers. They were and remain one of the most interesting and exciting musical artists in contemporary times. This book offers an overview of the band’s career, while also taking time to delve deeper into the cultural, political, and philosophical reference points that are scattered throughout the band’s lyrics and artwork. The book draws on interviews the band have conducted with various journalists over the years, offers personal insight into the music and lyrics, and creates a narrative of a band always willing to test and push themselves and their audience to greater limits.
Published: Jun 1, 2027