Manic Street Preachers Release New Single, 'Brush Strokes of Reunion.'

Manic Street Preachers Release New Single, ‘Brush Strokes of Reunion.’

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Manic Street Preachers have released ‘Brushstrokes of Reunion,’ the latest track from their highly anticipated 15th album, Critical Thinking. The album’s release date has been pushed back to February 14th due to production delays. A Kieran Evans-directed video for ‘Brushstrokes of Reunion’ is available now.

Of the track, the band states;

Nods to imperial-era Waterboys, particularly the love and desperation of Rags – R.E.M. Life’s Rich Pageant meets classic Manics crunch + velocity. Lyrically, about the hypnotic quality of a painting that’s inherited from someone who has passed.

Critical Thinking has already garnered critical acclaim, with Classic Rock awarding it a 9/10 rating, declaring “rage never sleeps” with the Manics. Record Collector added, “All these years later, they’re needed more than ever.” Previously released tracks ‘Decline & Fall’ and the Nicky Wire-led ‘Hiding in Plain Sight’ have been embraced by fans and critics alike, earning spots on numerous radio playlists.

The band’s UK tour quickly sold out last year, and they recently returned from a successful run of shows in Japan. Several summer festival appearances have also been confirmed.

The album will be available on LP, CD, hardbook CD, and cassette. A limited 7″ single featuring two new songs, a Steven Wilson remix of “Decline & Fall,” and demo versions of all album tracks on an extended CD are also available. Visit the band’s official store for all available formats.

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Katie Macbeth

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Katie Macbeth is a freelance music journalist and editor of Indie is not a Genre.



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