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@RealTimVine Agreed, and here is my personal collection:

Whoever invented these things is a genius.

@apunkarchive @FDForum @Manics I’ve just commented similar thoughts @MSP 👍

@FDForum @Manics Much maligned, but happens to be my favourite Manics album.

📆[21/06/1993]| On This Day Manic Street Preachers released their second studio album Gold Against The Soul. Chart Position: #8 #ManicStreetPreachers | @Manics

@Manics Still truly love Gold Against The Soul, doesn’t always get the credit I think it deserves.

Released on this day in 1993, 'Gold Against The Soul'. 33 years on, the album stands as a pivotal chapter in the band's story, bridging the raw ambition of 'Generation Terrorists' and the anthems to come.

@Manics Love ‘From Despair To Where’ and Gold Against The Soul, doesn’t always get the love I think it deserves.

Also released on this day, in 1993, ‘From Despair To Where’. The lead single from ‘Gold Against The Soul’ and a fan favourite ever since. Where does it rank among your favourite Manics singles?

@lee0969 @jillwebb2005 @nikidoog A near impossible choice but Safe European Home for me.

On this day in 1988 No 42 The Clash “The Story Of The Clash - Volume 1” Nothing needs to be said about this one other than this one is a very difficult choice. I’ll choose “(White Man) In Hammersmith Palais” how about you? #1980s #TheClash #Punk @jillwebb2005 @nikidoog @Carolyn_on_x @FatOldAnarchist @brunstead @SkaManD14

@lee0969 @jillwebb2005 @nikidoog @Carolyn_on_X @FatOldAnarchist Amazing debut album, tough choice but it’s What Difference Does It Make? for me.

On this day in 1984 No 9 UK Album Chart The Smiths with their debut album “The Smiths” This album was a game changer for me. Another very difficult choice but I’ll choose “Hand In Glove” how about you? #1980s #TheSmiths @jillwebb2005 @nikidoog @Carolyn_on_x @FatOldAnarchist @brunstead @SkaManD14

@FDForum @RoyalAlbertHall @Manics That is a great setlist, Roses In The Hospital, This Is The Day & From Despair To Where at the same show for me is the stuff of dreams.

Tonight’s Manic Street Preachers setlist from London @RoyalAlbertHall 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 26/03/2026 #ManicStreetPreachers | @Manics

@RodneyMarshall1 Hi I recently re-watched Sweeney! & at the end of the film I still couldn’t work out who was trying to kill Mr Regan & carrying out all the murders. Can you please enlighten me, thanks.

John Thaw and Diane Keen in the 1977 film Sweeney! Wonder if Jack Regan could have arrested Bianca on a charge of possessing loud wallpaper in a built up area. #SweeneySunday

@lee0969 @jillwebb2005 @nikidoog Agreed, this is a special album. Difficult choice but it’s Nobody’s Hero for me.

On this day in 1980 New at No 9 UK Album Chart Stiff Little Fingers “Nobody’s Heroes” IMHO a very special album indeed and another difficult choice again..after much thought I’ll choose “At The Edge” how about you? #1980s #Punk #SLF #RigidDigits @jillwebb2005 @nikidoog @Carolyn_on_x @FatOldAnarchist @brunstead @SkaManD14

@lee0969 Agreed, can’t argue against Suspect Device for its impact & importance.

On this day in 1979 No 14 UK Album Chart Stiff Little Fingers with their first album “Inflammable Material” A debut that made a real impact, it changed everything for me. An incredibly difficult choice but I’ll pick “Suspect Device” how about you? #1970s #Punk #SLF #RoughTrade #RigidDigits @jillwebb2005 @nikidoog @Carolyn_on_x @FatOldAnarchist @brunstead @SkaManD14

@lee0969 Maybe not with this particular album, but for me they are still the the most important British band since The Smiths, bar none.

Spinning this afternoon is this classic #ManicStreetPreachers

@lee0969 @jillwebb2005 @nikidoog @Carolyn_on_X @FatOldAnarchist @brunstead @SkamanD14 Sheer Heart attack for me. Many years ago I was told this was one of the first Thrash Metal songs, any truth in this??

On this day in 1978 No 26 UK Album Chart Queen “News Of The World” This one had mixed reviews at the time but IMHO it’s a classic. I’ll choose “Spread Your Wings” how about you? #1970s #Queen @jillwebb2005 @nikidoog @Carolyn_on_x @FatOldAnarchist @brunstead @SkaManD14

@lee0969 @jillwebb2005 @nikidoog @Carolyn_on_X @FatOldAnarchist I Surrender is a bit of a tune.

On this day in 1981 No 4 UK Album Chart Rainbow “Difficult To Cure” It got terrible reviews at the time but I loved it and still do. The band line up at that point was spot on. I’ll choose “Can’t Happen Here” how about you? @jillwebb2005 @nikidoog @Carolyn_on_x @FatOldAnarchist @brunstead @SkaManD14

@NoContextBrits Heaven.

What word comes to mind when you see this?

@lee0969 @jillwebb2005 Our Lips Are Sealed for me.

On this day in 1983 No 18 UK Album Chart The Fun Boy Three “Waiting” IMHO a brilliant album full of clever lyrics and tracks that stick in your head all day. I’ll choose “The Tunnel Of Love” how about you? #1980s #FB3 #TerryHall #NevilleStaple #LynvalGolding @jillwebb2005 @nikidoog @Carolyn_on_x @FatOldAnarchist @brunstead @SkaManD14

@lee0969 @jillwebb2005 @nikidoog @Carolyn_on_X Very, very difficult choice, but it’s Straw Dogs for me.

On this day in 1983 No 22 UK Album Chart Stiff Little Fingers “All The Best” Now this is an almost impossible choice but choose we must….after much thought I’ll choose “Suspect Device” and you? #1980s #SLF #Punk #RigidDigits @jillwebb2005 @nikidoog @Carolyn_on_x @FatOldAnarchist @brunstead @SkaManD14

@suedeHQ See you in Lincoln.

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@lee0969 @jillwebb2005 @nikidoog Nearly impossible to choose, but I’ll go for Sound & Vision.

On this day in 1994 No 26 UK Album Chart David Bowie “The Singles Collection” From the title you just know this is going to a very very difficult choice, what a compilation..after much thought I’ll choose “Starman” how about you? #1990s #DavidBowie @jillwebb2005 @nikidoog @Carolyn_on_x @FatOldAnarchist @brunstead @SkaManD14

@TheExtremeMusi1 The most important British band since The Smiths.

Is this Wales’ greatest ever band???

@lee0969 @jillwebb2005 @nikidoog @Carolyn_on_X @FatOldAnarchist @brunstead Very very hard to argue against The Kiilling Moon, but Bring On The Dancing Horses is also an absolute banger.

On this day in 1985 No 43 UK Album Chart Echo & The Bunnymen “Songs To Learn & Sing” Now this is a difficult choice. After changing my mind a few times I’m choosing “The Killing Moon” how about you? #1980s #EATBM @jillwebb2005 @nikidoog @Carolyn_on_x @FatOldAnarchist @brunstead @SkaManD14