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Track Listings
| 1. Enola |
| 2. Alone |
| 3. Elvis Impersonator: Blackpool Pier |
| 4. A Design For Life |
| 5. Kevin Carter |
| 6. Enola/Alone |
| 7. Everything Must Go |
| 8. Small Black Flowers That Grow In the Sky |
| 9. The Girl Who Wanted To Be God |
| 10. Removables |
| 11. Australia |
| 12. Interiors (Song For Willem De Kooning) |
| 13. Further Away |
| 14. No Surface All Feeling |
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In coming back after the disappearance of guitarist Richey Edwards, Everything Must Go had to be special. Thankfully, the album shows extreme dignity in the face of adversity, with its big, Phil Spector-ish production and the pure lyrical perfection of "A Design For Life" (the least patronising, most spot on discussion of the working class ever to reach number two in the charts). Richey Edward's influence is still evident, as "Small Black Flowers That Grow In The Sky" is a pit of despair, but it is much more subtle than anything on "The Holy Bible", delicately comprised of James' vocals and a harp. Their love of art and literature continues, referencing Sylvia Plath ("The Girl Who Wanted To Be God"), war photographer Kevin Carter, and artist Willem De Kooning (on "Interiors", surely one of Nicky Wire's best bass parts since "La Tristesse Durera"). It's little surprise that this was the album to finally shove the Manics into the mainstream. --Emma Johnston
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MANIC ST PREACHERS Everything Must Go (1996 UK 12-track CD album includes A Design For Life Australia and Kevin Carter picture sleeve)
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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This is quite simply an outstanding album! And possibly the only album I own which doesn't have a single bad track! Even the Beatles "Sergeant Pepper..." and other classics have one or two less succesful songs - not so "Everything must go". "Design for Life" and "No surface all feeling" are classics. Though, to be fair, every track is a classic in it's own way. The lyrics may be dark - but they are to the point and oh-so-powerful. eg. "I look to the future, it makes me cry." The album as a whole, however, really is not depressing. It's an exhibition of pure rock genius! Simply superb.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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The first word that comes into your mind when listening to this is "Dignity". How a band could lose such an integral member (let's face it, Richey was slightly more important than just rhythm "guitarist"/lyricist) and not fall down on their arses under the weight of rumour, gossip and despair is truly remarkable. This album would be remarkable if it were made at any point in time but it just takes on so many layers of poignancy if you look at their history.
There is a gorgeous mixture of introspection and life-affirming tunes on this album. The most crucial line comes on the best song, Enola/Alone: "All I wanna do is live, no matter how miserable it is". Amidst the beautiful minor chord crunch that accompanies it, it's easy to get swept away in the emotion that you feel Nicky must have felt during the abyss of '95. No Surface All Feeling is in a similar vein with very calming vocals and it's a great sign-off, thought-provoking, sad, hopeful - even though it was written pre-disappearance. Also, the two understated and lovely acoustic numbers, Small Black Flowers That Grow In The Sky and Removables, are sparse and delicate gems. Two fantastic Richey lyrics accompanied first by a harp driven and morose melody and then a more cynical Nirvana Unplugged-style acoustic strum.
I would be hard pushed to point out any weak moments. Australia is the only song that lacks the mellow, bittersweet alter-ego of all Manics' songs with a lot of light but a disappointing amount of shade. Everything Must Go treads a thin line between epic and emotionless but just comes out on the right side.
This is the sound of a heart beating, despite tragedy, despite disaster and amazed and grateful to be alive despite all the odds.
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Freed from the century, with nothing but memory
'Everything Must Go' is a classic rock album that has lasted the test of time.
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There are no weak tracks on this album in my opinion. Read more
Published on 21 Jun 2009 by A Customer
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A GIFT WHICH WAS HAPPILY RECEIVED
Bought as a gift, the recipient was happy, although I was a little disappointed not to receive a standard CD case - it was cardboard
Published on 6 April 2009 by Ms. Lynda D. Thomas
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no surface all feeling
Following in the wake of lyricist/guitarist Richey Edwards disappearance in January 1995 Everything Must Go marked a major shift in the direction of the band. Read more
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This is one of my all time favourite albums I've ever bought. I purchased it when it first came out in 1996. Read more
Published on 22 Mar 2007 by D. Annan
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The best album EVA!
Blimey i love this album. love it love it love it. I love all manic albums but this (next to Holy bible) is just superb. can they actually produce a naff album?.....unlikley!
Published on 23 Sep 2005 by nicnaks99
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You know how it is. The key member of a band leaves/dies and either the band splits up or they carry on together and completely ruin the bands name. Read more
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