Great Big Western Howdy, A - Riders In The Sky

Advantages: Best album of 2006 hands down ; Lyrical perfection ; The break has done wonders to the Mancis powerhouse; A real treat to see live ; Flows like a book really, each song is a chapter
Disadvantages: Extremely underrated and addictive

...across a shaded sky. In conclusion The Great Western is a landmark achievement in music, and a real treat for Manics fans. But don't take my word for it, before I saw James perform the album live at Cardiff University I heard some of the songs from his MySpace site which is great to find out more about the album and the artists and to listen to a few of the songs for free: http://www.myspace.com/jamesdeanbradfield Track List: 1. That's no way to tell a lie 2. An English Gentleman 3. Bad boys and painkillers 4. On Saturday morning we will rule the world 5. Run Romeo Run 6. Still a long way to go 7. Émigré 8. To see a friend in tears 9. Say hello to the Pope 10. The Wrong Beginning 11. Which Way to Kyffin Many thanks for reading, Trystan.... Read review

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Advantages: Strong, exciting, thought provoking music
Disadvantages: Being on the same label as Lost Prohets may put some people off this band

...and lyrically spot on, and the instrumental backing really does compliment their sound and works really well. Days of Worth aren't just a collection of musicians doing their own thing - they are a group in every sense of the word and work well as a band and team. This is definitely a band that you want to be checking out if you are a fan of contemporary Rock music and enjoy a band that does things just a bit different and sounds great for it. Recently there has been a large wave of bands coming through and holding the flag high for British rock band - I think that Days of Worth are another of these bands with their tremendous 'The Western Mechanism' album. With this CD, Days of Worth should begin to make their assault on the mainstream, attacking at full force. Hopefully before long this band will be as big, if not bigger than their label mates... Read review

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Advantages: Rock with a message, great lyrics, great tracks
Disadvantages: They have split up.

...to this gentle song and looking up at the Australian stars roll past. Warburton is an Aboriginal reserve in remote Western Australia where the night sky is dark and the stars sparkle brilliantly. Despite the chaos of city life "From White Cross to Michigan ATMs in the air Oh yeah machines they are spinning out everywhere" the stars of Warburton are still there. "I couldn't believe the stars of Warburton were waiting for me". The settlement of Warburton is not open to the public and to gain access to this far-flung community you need to obtain a pass. 3. Bedlam Bridge Most of this song is almost whispered and picks up into singing at the end. It talks of a city with shootings and uncourageous captains, anxious leaders then drops a mention of "There's a place that knows no poverty, a town without pollution, There's a soul with good intentions... Read review

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