🎶 Manic Street Preachers - Remixed Promo CD

Description: The Spectres of Richey Edwards: Manic Street Preachers Remixed (Virgin DPRO-14373, 1999) In the twilight of the 20th century, as Britain teetered on the edge of New Labour's promised brave new world, Virgin Records unleashed upon an unsuspecting few a artifact so peculiar, so out of step with its time, that it could only be understood as a transmission from an alternate reality. This promotional CD, DPRO-14373, ostensibly a collection of Manic Street Preachers remixes, arrives like a ghost at the feast of Cool Britannia, a specter haunting the dancefloors of a nation desperate to forget.1999: The year Prince warned us about has arrived with a whimper rather than a bang. Tony Blair's grin has begun to curdle, and the promise of Britpop has faded into a hangover of third-album disappointments and "Best Of" compilations. And here, pressed onto silver disc, is a collection that seems to ask: What if the revolution had come? What if Richey Edwards had returned, not as the messiah of rock 'n' roll, but as a phantom of the opera(ting system)? The very concept of remixing the Manics feels like a violation of some unspoken cultural taboo. This is a band that once spray-painted their manifestos onto their shirts, that treated every three-minute pop song as a Molotov cocktail hurled at the edifice of capitalist complacency. And now, here they are, dissected and reconstructed by faceless producers, their anthems of working-class fury transmuted into fodder for MiniDisc players and overpriced club sound systems. But in this sacrilege lies a strange power. As the familiar strains of "If You Tolerate This Your Children Will Be Next" dissolve into a miasma of stuttering beats and disembodied vocals, we're hearing more than just a remix. We're witnessing the disintegration of certainty, the collapse of the very idea that rock music could change the world. It's the sound of idealism being fed into a wood chipper, emerging as confetti for the millennium parties that loom on the horizon. There's a track here – I won't name it, because naming it would break the spell – where James Dean Bradfield's voice, once a clarion call of righteous anger, is looped and distorted until it becomes a babble of glossolalia. It's as if the very language of protest is breaking down, rendered meaningless by endless repetition. This isn't a dance remix; it's an exorcism.In assembling this collection, Virgin Records has inadvertently created a document of fin de siècle anxiety. This is music for the convalescence of a culture, for the long dark night of the soul that follows the realization that all your revolutions have been commodified, packaged, and sold back to you at HMV. This CD, in its stark, anonymous packaging, stands as a totem of a peculiarly British form of cultural despair. It's a remix of not just the Manics' music, but of the very idea of the Manics – a funhouse mirror reflection of a band that once promised to make one album, sell 16 million copies, and split up. Instead, here they are, fractured and reassembled, a Frankenstein's monster of their former selves. DPRO-14373 is not a great compilation in any traditional sense. It lacks the raw power of the Manics' original recordings or the hedonistic appeal of a proper dance remix album. But in its very wrongness, its fundamental misunderstanding of what made the Manic Street Preachers matter, it captures something essential about its time and place. As the last glitchy beats fade out, we're left with the sense that we've eavesdropped on some sort of cultural séance gone wrong. The spirits summoned are not those of the firebrand intellectuals and doomed poets that the Manics once invoked, but the ghosts of a future that never arrived – a future where revolution comes not through literature and rock 'n' roll, but through algorithms and remix culture. In the end, this promo CD stands as a testament to the power of misinterpretation as a form of cultural criticism. It's a snapshot of a moment when British music stood at a crossroads, unsure whether to forge ahead into an uncertain digital future or retreat into the comforts of analog authenticity. That it does neither – instead remaining suspended in a moment of perpetual identity crisis – makes it an eerily perfect encapsulation of its era. As the disc spins to a stop, we're left with a question that echoes through the ages: If you tolerate this, what exactly will your children be?9-track promo remix CD - tracks from This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours1. Tsunami (Electron Ray Tube Mix By Stereolab) 6:452. Tsunami (Cornelius Remix) 4:063. If You Tolorate This Then Your Children Will Be Next (Massive Attack Remix) 4:554. You Stole The Sun From My Heart (Mogwai Remix) 6:115. The Everlasting (Deadly Avenger's Psalm 315) 5:436. You Stole The Sun From My Heart (A Joyful Racket Remix) 5:137. You Stole The Sun From My Heart (Joy Is The Ploy Remix) 5:168. If You Tolerate This Your Children Will Be Next (The Class Reunion Of The Sunset Marquis Mix) 9:599. The Everlasting (Stealth Sonic Orchestra Remix) 5:11 Calling all Manic Street Preachers fans and collectors! Here’s your chance to own a super rare, promotional-only CD featuring exclusive remixes of some of the band's iconic tracks. This is a highly coveted item that was never made available to the general public, making it a must-have for die-hard fans and music enthusiasts alike. 🎶 Artist: Manic Street Preachers💿 Title: Remixed Promotional CD (Promo Only)🔒 Edition: Promo-only, never for sale in stores📀 Condition: [Insert condition: Near Mint/Mint]📄 Inserts: Original promotional artwork and details🌍 Format: Compact Disc (CD) This promo CD is a gem for those who appreciate the experimental side of the band, showcasing rare remixes of their tracks. Whether you’re adding it to your collection or seeking that elusive piece of Manic Street Preachers history, this CD is truly something special. Key Features: Hard-to-find promotional item, perfect for serious collectorsUnique remixes, unavailable on standard releasesA true piece of music memorabilia from the iconic bandGreat for any fan of alternative rock or those wanting to complete their Manic Street Preachers discographyDon’t miss your chance to own this piece of Manic Street Preachers history. Promo CDs like this one rarely surface, so grab it while you can! Condition:[Provide accurate condition details, e.g., "The CD is in mint condition, with no scratches or scuffs, and the original promotional insert is included. The jewel case is intact with minor shelf wear."] Shipping:Ships securely in a padded mailer to ensure it arrives in excellent condition. Keywords:Manic Street Preachers, rare CD, promo-only, promotional CD, limited edition, remixes, alternative rock, rock memorabilia, rare music collectible, Manics fans, rare Manics CD, music collector’s item, exclusive remixes, limited release, hard to find, collectible promo CD, band discography, promotional memorabilia, 90s rock, rare promos This ultra limited edition CD features the iconic rock band Manic Street Preachers with their remixed album. The CD is in the format of a promotional item and is labeled by Virgin as the record label. It is a must-have for any fan of the band and collector of rare music items. The album includes a mix of their greatest hits and lesser-known tracks, making it a perfect addition to any music library. Get your hands on this rare gem and enjoy the remixed sounds of Manic Street Preachers.

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