Send Away the Tigers isn't, in my best memory, one of the great Manic Street Preachers albums. It was quite an improvement on Lifeblood, but that was a low. I've not played the album in quite a while, but playing this single now makes me want to give it another go. I wasn't blown away with Your Love Alone is Not Enough when it came out, but it's aged well. I certainly didn't think I'd be enjoying playing this record anywhere near as much as I am right now. Thinking back now, I remember this song sounding really great at the O2 Arena gig a couple of years ago. It's nice that it continues to shock me.
The b-side is a pretty nice song too. Somehow kinda Christmas-sounding in the music, and with vocals that remind me of This is My Truth Tell Me Yours. Despite being called Fearless Punk Ballad it isn't a punk song (and the Manics do know a thing or two about punk). Part of the reason I have so many Manics records is because I love hearing their b-sides, and this one is a great addition.
Format: 7"
Tracks: 2
Cost: £1 new
Bought: HMV Lancaster
When: 30/04/07
Colour: Black
Etching: none
mp3s: no
