Heppolo's Manic Street Preachers' Singles Top 20

by **heppolo** » Wed Dec 02, 2015 9:08 pm

One of the best rock bands to come out of the United Kingdom in the last decade of the 20th century and arguably the most profound lyricists have a vast back catalogue. Which may seem ironic, as originally they thought of recording only one album and then disbanding. So let's start the countdown

by **heppolo** » Wed Dec 02, 2015 9:13 pm

20. Show Me The Wonder
Album: Rewind The Film
Release Date: September 9,2013
Chart position: #77 (UK)

One of the more cheerful singles of MSP, still characteristically theirs.

by **CrazyCrazy** » Wed Dec 02, 2015 11:01 pm

Sweet song, reminds me of Beautiful South.

by **heppolo** » Thu Dec 03, 2015 7:26 am

19.You Love Us
Album: Generation Terrorists
Release Date:May 7, 1991 (original release); January 16, 1992 (re-recorded version)
Chart Position: #62 (UK, original release); #16 (re-recorded version)

by **navi** » Thu Dec 03, 2015 1:44 pm

only 20?
Don't like much You love us

by **heppolo** » Thu Dec 03, 2015 2:25 pm

navi wrote:only 20?

Some of their singles were not as good as the others)

by **heppolo** » Thu Dec 03, 2015 4:08 pm

18. Tsunami
Album: This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours
Release Date: July 5, 1999
Chart Position: #11 (UK), #23 (Ireland), #13 (Finland)

Last.fm · by **Undercover** » Thu Dec 03, 2015 8:26 pm

Wow, interesting! Wonder where my personal favourite "Kevin Carter" will land.

by **heppolo** » Thu Dec 03, 2015 9:06 pm

Undercover wrote:Wow, interesting! Wonder where my personal favourite "Kevin Carter" will land.

we'll see

by **heppolo** » Thu Dec 03, 2015 9:32 pm

17.Found That Soul
Album:Know Your Enemy
Release Date: February 26, 2001
Chart Position: #9(UK), #17 (Ireland)

Raw and in your face type of song which proved that Manics were still as rock'n'roll as ever

by **heppolo** » Fri Dec 04, 2015 8:29 am

16. The Love Of Richard Nixon
Album:Lifeblood
Release Date: October 18, 2004
Chart Position: #2(UK), #17 (Ireland)

One of their most pop-tastic releases in terms of sound but the lyrics are stellar here

by **heppolo** » Fri Dec 04, 2015 8:36 am

15,(It's Not War) Just the End of Love
Album: Postcards from a Young Man
Release Date: September 13,2010
Chart position: #28 (UK)

Their last top 40 single as of now. Features rather bizarre but interesting music video

by **heppolo** » Sat Dec 05, 2015 9:57 am

14. Ocean Spray
Album: Know Your Enemy
Release Date: June 4, 2001
Chart position: #15 (UK), #28 (Ireland)

Amazing song and, as for me, it had potential to become a real hit for them. Would have placed it higher but the b-sides weren't as good as what'll follow this single in my countdown

by **navi** » Sat Dec 05, 2015 12:03 pm

15 and 14 both great

by **heppolo** » Sat Dec 05, 2015 5:14 pm

13.Everything Must Go
Album: Everything Must Go
Release Date: July 22, 1996
Chart position: #5 (UK), #18 (Finland)

Good b-side "Black Garden" adds to the good nature of this single.

by **andrej** » Sat Dec 05, 2015 5:32 pm

My personal favourite is "Motorcycle Emptiness". Looking forward to see the next 12, heppolo!

by **heppolo** » Sat Dec 05, 2015 6:48 pm

12. If You Tolerate This Your Children Will Be Next
Album: This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours
Release Date: August 24, 1998
Chart position: #1 (UK), #3 (Ireland), #21 (Sweden), #49 (Australia), #44 (New Zealand), #79 (Germany), #63 (Belgium)

The precious number one single, amazing video and even a minor hit abroad. Minor bump in this shiny road is the Massive Attack remix which I just can't stand.

Last.fm · by **Undercover** » Sat Dec 05, 2015 8:23 pm

16. The Love Of Richard Nixon

The first time I heard that song I couldn't realise what had happened with the MSP. :lol:

Quite a cute song, but then again an extremely risky step. This song was the beginning of the end imo. On the other hand, I'm glad that they refuses to give up.

by **heppolo** » Sun Dec 06, 2015 8:40 am

Undercover wrote:16. The Love Of Richard Nixon

The first time I heard that song I couldn't realise what had happened with the MSP. Quite a cute song, but then again an extremely risky step. This song was the beginning of the end imo. On the other hand, I'm glad that they refuses to give up.

You've got to hear Nicky Wire's interview on the subject of this song. The lyrics are great though

by **heppolo** » Sun Dec 06, 2015 10:27 am

11.Australia
Album: Everything Must Go
Release Date: December 2,1996
Chart position: #7(UK)

Just missing the Top 10, great single from a wonderful album. The actual music video comes off as a bit lazy but anyway

B-sides are also worth listening to

by **heppolo** » Sun Dec 06, 2015 10:28 am

So we are halfway there. Let's hear what the band got to say on the subject

by **heppolo** » Sun Dec 06, 2015 10:40 am

10. Your Love Alone Is Not Enough (feat. Nina Persson)
Album: Send Away The Tigers
Release Date: April 30, 2007
Chart position: #2(UK), #7(Ireland), #5(Norway), #20(New Zealand), #57 (Belgium), #48(Sweden)

Nina really added to this song. Her vocals here are great, I also enjoy the video and b-sides. I was a bit upset by the fact it barely missed the #1 spot.

by **heppolo** » Mon Dec 07, 2015 1:11 pm

9.La Tristesse Durera (Scream To A Sigh)
Album: Gold Against The Soul
Release Date: July 26,1993
Chart position: #22 (UK)

Nice song and a glorious b-side

by **heppolo** » Wed Dec 09, 2015 8:01 pm

8.So Why So Said
Album:Know Your Enemy
Release Date: February 26, 2001
Chart Position: #8(UK), #16 (Ireland), #4(Finland), #26(Sweden), #94(Germany)

The closest Manics come to a psychedelic pop sound. Meaningful video and my favourite b-side make this single Top 10

by **heppolo** » Wed Dec 09, 2015 8:05 pm

That b-side is worth the post

Heppolo's Manic Street Preachers' Singles Top 20

The single from which MSP album will top my personal ranking