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12-10-2009, 21:00
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12-10-2009, 21:06
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If I was a rock star I'd rather be like the Manics than Pete Doherty, put it that way!
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12-10-2009, 22:27
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I think this tour has certainly spurred some increased interest in the band. The few examples I can give are: my GF (who I'm afraid to say moaned when I'd play them in the car .. to the tune of "do we have to listen to the Manics again) - who is now a total convert and has been watching the DVDs and asking me to play various songs (she in fact loaded her ipod up with all the albums this weekend). Also I dragged two close friends to the Seattle and Vancouver shows, and while theyre not running out buying all the back catalogue, they did pick up 'JFPL' at the shows and want 'Forever Delayed' ... I also dragged a good friend to the Boston show .. he's light up like a bloody christmas tree still ... wants more Manics live .. best live show he's seen.
.. so thats 4 additional people that want in on the next tour. I think the next tour they do over here will potentially factor in the geography of the US, and perhaps orchestrate less/easier travelling. Nicky said in an interview (and also heard him say) the only pain in the ass has been "having to sleep on the bus at times". I dont think they mind travelling now(??), they're just at a point in their careers where the travelling round in the back of the "van" is old hat, and they want some of their creature comforts. So with a geographic attempt to factor in not sleeping on the bus so much (and Nicky getting extra space to "ice his knees") .. I dont think they have the same disdain with roaming around anymore.  EDIT: Check out the link in the 'Nicky Interview' thread (from Webster Hall). Some interesting thoughts/statements straight from the horses mouth as it were
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12-10-2009, 23:52
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The Manics played it three nights in a row.
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13-10-2009, 02:55
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Thanks for the info! And yes, there's absolutely no way they could ever sell out a theatre that size on this continent even for one show let alone three. That would be the equivalent of a Massey Hall here or a Sony Centre. I'd like to see that happen, but unless they focus a bit more energy on promoting the band in the US and Canada, it's not likely to ever occur. I'm still not convinced they'll be back in the promised 1 1/2 - 2 years. I'd like to believe it, but I'm not sure they'll be able to keep that promise. Meh, I'm a born sceptic anyway. I'll only believe it's happening when I actually see concrete plans. I wasn't convinced of their recent trek over here until I actually saw the confirmation on the official site. As a rule, I generally trust no one! 
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13-10-2009, 05:10
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13-10-2009, 05:27
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Yeah, after waiting ten years to see them again on this side of the world, one can hardly blame us for being just a little bit sceptical of their plans to return. Hey, I absolutely hope they do, but I'm not banking on it.
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13-10-2009, 18:10
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13-10-2009, 18:29
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I hope they do anyway and don't forget South America next time lads!
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13-10-2009, 19:52
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13-10-2009, 19:54
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13-10-2009, 20:01
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13-10-2009, 20:37
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I feel for the American fans. A ten year wait must have been hell. Out of pure luck I managed to see them, for the first time in San Francisco in 99. I was lucky I got in as I was underage. I've seen them 8 times and that is still the most special. I always thought they would pack it in after Know Your Enemy as they were hinting that they might at the time. So we should all be glad we still get to see them.
They seem pretty content now. SATT was the turning point I guess. They have seemed very comfortable in their own skin since the release of that album. I can see them making a good few more albums. I never thought I would be saying that in 2009 say back in 2001. They will always play loads of festivals as they bring in big bucks. . So I would think they will return to America at some point. They should try and get a few festival gigs over there maybe. Combine it with a tour
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