It's funny hearing them talk about all the different musical influences. To me, it just sounds like the Manics. Specifically, Journal for Plague Lovers sounds like it could have been the next album after The Holy Bible, in an alternate universe. It takes me back in a bittersweet kind of way.
Definitely, they did a beautiful job with it. 'Job'. It's a gorgeous work of art. I felt when I first heard it that they'd done Richey's words justice, they'd effectively captured with music and conveyed the sense he was going for or the sense that arose from the words to reflect the state of mind he was in at that point just before taking off forever. There's some hope maybe -- or maybe it's just some hanging on. I hear wounded, fragile, broken, doubting - it's bittersweet, graceful, delicate -- delicately falling apart.
My interpretation of She Bathed Herself… is that it’s about being in love or even in a relationship with someone who doesn‘t love you. You go to great lengths to please your lover, right down to erasing all aspects of your own personality (bleach being used to disinfect and remove stains, impurities, etc). You think these actions will lead to love but, of course, they don’t. 💔
8:10 I always assumed the 'J.D.' in the title stood for James Dean, a contemporary of Brando and another icon of alienation and self-destruction. I also wonder whether Dean and/or Brando served as the inspiration behind 'Motorcycle Emptiness' - there certainly seems to be some sort of homage to 50's American iconography there, especially in the title.
Motorcycle emptiness was inspired by the book Rumblefish by S.E. Hinton, specifically the character of motorcycle boy. So yeah there is that homage to the 50s/60s. I think Marlon J.D. is about idolisation, especially the line ‘to live without luxury’ and the lines about not fighting back. There’s this quote from Richey about how whenever he got beaten up, he would never throw a punch back, would never descend to their level. And I think his views on violence and materialism show on this song.
For such a serious dark record, some of it, musically, is a laugh. The guitars on Me & Stephen Hawking, all the title track, Bag Lady (the hidden track)
wow i am extremely sorry then! i take it back you obviously listen to some great music and the clash is actually my favourite band but honestly, i am sorry, you listen to some great music :) but i do think that the Manics are still amazing, they sung about what they felt strongly about,
Must agree: WTF?? Jimmy??? Never heard that before. Actually as I remember (books, interviews etc.) noone ever called him Jimmy. It sounds a bit weird:)
you know what i take what i said back, your obviously all passionate about the manics, although i dont like them, i'm in no posistion to fill up their comments section with the things i've said. Let's call it quits
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Sean can never be overappreciated!
100% agree
Great interview, love the banter between these two. Great sense of camaraderie that has grown through decades of friendship and making music together
"jimmy bradfield"
It's funny hearing them talk about all the different musical influences. To me, it just sounds like the Manics. Specifically, Journal for Plague Lovers sounds like it could have been the next album after The Holy Bible, in an alternate universe. It takes me back in a bittersweet kind of way.
Definitely, they did a beautiful job with it. 'Job'. It's a gorgeous work of art. I felt when I first heard it that they'd done Richey's words justice, they'd effectively captured with music and conveyed the sense he was going for or the sense that arose from the words to reflect the state of mind he was in at that point just before taking off forever. There's some hope maybe -- or maybe it's just some hanging on. I hear wounded, fragile, broken, doubting - it's bittersweet, graceful, delicate -- delicately falling apart.
I agree, it's really a wonderful album.
Nicky's voice, to me, is like if Lou Reed and Ian Curtis's vocal cords had a baby.
perfect description
My interpretation of She Bathed Herself… is that it’s about being in love or even in a relationship with someone who doesn‘t love you. You go to great lengths to please your lover, right down to erasing all aspects of your own personality (bleach being used to disinfect and remove stains, impurities, etc). You think these actions will lead to love but, of course, they don’t. 💔
Apex of calm that's finally descended on the beautiful boy
Heartbroken
8:10 I always assumed the 'J.D.' in the title stood for James Dean, a contemporary of Brando and another icon of alienation and self-destruction. I also wonder whether Dean and/or Brando served as the inspiration behind 'Motorcycle Emptiness' - there certainly seems to be some sort of homage to 50's American iconography there, especially in the title.
Motorcycle emptiness was inspired by the book Rumblefish by S.E. Hinton, specifically the character of motorcycle boy. So yeah there is that homage to the 50s/60s.
I think Marlon J.D. is about idolisation, especially the line ‘to live without luxury’ and the lines about not fighting back. There’s this quote from Richey about how whenever he got beaten up, he would never throw a punch back, would never descend to their level. And I think his views on violence and materialism show on this song.
He introduced himself as Jimmy Dean Bradfield at V2006.
Amazing album. My favourites are Peeled Apples and Doors Closing Slowly.
You're no Pavarotti!
What an album! Not a single bad song on it.
Old. Married. Couple. (Almost) cute, very entertaining.
Good stuff!I Love JFPL and love these guys even more.
i find it funny when James say:" hey!! Itchy Cupac..Ooo..phase out!" at 2:56.
I will remember
Phenomenal record
Their 2nd best album (in my opinion). I wonder if they, uh, have any lost folders left?😅
For such a serious dark record, some of it, musically, is a laugh. The guitars on Me & Stephen Hawking, all the title track, Bag Lady (the hidden track)
LOL at the epilePtic bit!!! =] xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Peeled Apples = Temptation by Heaven 17???
Spot on Jammy.......Cheerz M'dearz.....
did he say.. jimmy bradfield?
Think the J.D in Marlon J.D is James Dean. Which would make sense.
Peeled apples . rotten apple , bad apples ,what the huck ?! How many songs have this kind of title ?!
Heard him refer to himself like that a few times.
they may as well just kick sean out at this point. i dont even think i've ever heard him speak.
Hahahah..no worries!! I don't know what James was on about but thanks for clearing it up for me =)
I found it Richey, love you
Jimmy Bradfield?
I feel like James maybe wanted to strangle Nick a couple of times here haha #bromance
But what about the 'secret track'???...
wow
i am extremely sorry then!
i take it back
you obviously listen to some great music
and the clash is actually my favourite band
but honestly, i am sorry, you listen to some great music :)
but i do think that the Manics are still amazing, they sung about what they felt strongly about,
9:14 stole the guitar solo from where?
From the song Faster. They do sound slightly similar.
@@sleepflower93 aha, thank you. I see it without having to get the songs on, yeah
we are together
I've got it!
(and if a few others if I'm honest! )
i feel really bad now about what it said!
you seem like a nice person :)
Must agree: WTF?? Jimmy??? Never heard that before. Actually as I remember (books, interviews etc.) noone ever called him Jimmy. It sounds a bit weird:)
Who did James try to channel on Peeled Apples? John McGeoch?
Yeah. Siouxsie and the Banshees, Magazine, PiL...
hey bekcs..i think JDB said he stole the guitar solo from Faster.
@Bretwantsfun somewhere in India or the Canary Islands
After discussing Marlon JD, where does JDB say he stole the solo from???????????
sounds like he says 'Faster' to me
"stolen the guitar solo from..." what? can't hear that bit when james is talking about marlon j.d! anyone help? x
Faster
not many, apparently
you mean "lasting words"
you know what i take what i said back, your obviously all passionate about the manics, although i dont like them, i'm in no posistion to fill up their comments section with the things i've said. Let's call it quits
If you dont like the Manics,what the fuck are you doing here?? This is a great album ok,by a great band!!!!!!!!!!
Virginia state
ye gods! until i read this shit i thought i was superficial!
Exitstential wtf?
Faster from the Holy Bible.
stay alive
my political hero
joke sport at large in London, law call
'Exitstential Pretentious Middle Aged Twats' should of been the name of this album
Absolutely agree. Egotistical, affected tosspots and so intellectually overrated.