‘The Ultra Vivid Lament‘ is Manic Street Preachers’ 14th album and features appearances from Mark Lanegan and Sunflower Bean’s Julia Cumming. It’s out in September.
It's the sound of an artist following an extremely hyped breakthrough album without letting the hype get to them or falling into any kind of slump, and just making good on the promise of the last LP.
The Clash's classic third album London Calling turns 40 this year and there will be a very special tribute to the album at Bowery Ballroom on December 14, which is the LP's actual 40th birthday...