Send Away the Tigers

Manic Street Preachers | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 24, 2007)
• Original Release Date: 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Red Int / Red Ink
• ASIN: B000RHRGM6
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #91,591 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Send Away The Tigers

2. Underdogs

3. Your Love Alone Is Not Enough

4. Indian Summer

5. The Second Great Depression

6. Rendition

7. Autumnsong

8. I'm Just A Patsy

9. Imperial Bodybags

10. Winterlovers

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.co.uk

Fans of Welsh rockers the Manic Street Preachers have been holding their breath for the arrival of the band's eighth studio album. Will Send Away the Tigers be evidence of another new musical twist? Might they revert to their old fiery ways? In fact, Send Away the Tigers does both. An intriguing blend of backwards-looking nostalgia and forward motion, fans might be pleased to learn, first of all, that the album features its fair share of anthems. "Your Love Alone Is Not Enough" (which features Cardigans singer Nina Persson), "Indian Summer," "Autumnsong," and "The Second Great Depression" all boast catchy choruses and are underpinned by the stadium-rock aesthetic of the good old days. The Manic's political fire also remains intact, shifting emphasis to the Iraq war with mediocre songs like "Imperial Bodybags," while the title track and "Rendition" indicate a slightly more innovative direction. It's no Holy Bible, nor a Generation Terrorists - but Send Away the Tigers does show the boys can still make a glorious racket when they try. --Danny McKenna

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Manics are Back!!!, October 3, 2007

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M. White (Northeast - USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Send Away the Tigers (Audio CD)

This is the best Manic Street Preachers CD in years. When they are on their game, they rock harder than any band around. Tight arrangements, loud guitars, excellent vocals, and lyrics that cut to the bone (as we have come to expect from this bunch of Welsh Rockers) makes this a must CD for fans and newcomers alike. Awesome production by Dave Eringa and tracking knobs by Guy Massey. My favorites are the title cut, "Underdogs", "Your Love Alone Is Not Enough", "Indian Summer", "I'm Not A Patsy", and "Imperial Bodybags." James Dean Bradfield continues to astound on vocals and guitars and Nicky Wire's lyrics and Sean Moore's Moon-esque drumming deliver satisfaction throughout. The secret Bonus Track of Lennon's "Working Class Hero" is a nice touch. If you have never heard the Manics, this could be a great introduction. If you've been a long time fan like I am, this is a welcome return to their rightful place as one of the world's great rock bands.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Progression and Return, September 23, 2007

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Rowan G. Tepper "Dianus" (Binghamton, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Send Away the Tigers (Audio CD)

This is a truly remarkable offering from the Manics. When I heard that this album was to be of the "return to the roots" type, I must be honest and say I had my misgivings. Somehow they have managed to continue to progress and evolve (Lifeblood, despite a few duds, has been among my favorites since it was released), while injecting some of the hard edges and rough surfaces of Everything Must Go and Gold Against the Soul. Above all, the Manics must be given credit for choosing their singles well, Autumnsong has swiftly risen to favorite status, rivaling To Repel Ghosts, If You Tolerate This..., and Roses in the Hospital in my mind. Life performance recordings that are circulating bear out the thought of a re-invigorated band, even older songs come across as more energetic and changed.

One caveat - this is a very well-produced, hi-fi album. If you're preference is low-fi you'd be better off sticking with Generation Terrorists. Nevertheless, I'm not one of those - now if only they would tour the States! Boston isn't too far to the right of Havana... Come on!

5.0 out of 5 stars More than pleasant surprise, October 27, 2009

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J. donlon-boffy (New York) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Send Away The Tigers (MP3 Download)

I had heard about the Manics but never listened to their music like many people in America.
I was more than pleasantly surprised at the quality of this band, this is a stunning album.