Album: The Holy Bible by Manic Street Preachers (1994)
Genre: Alternative Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Philosophical
Record Label: Epic
Format: Album

Description: The Holy Bible is the third studio album by Welsh alternative rock band Manic Street Preachers. It was released on 29 August 1994 through Epic Records and was the last of the band's albums released before the disappearance of lyricist and guitarist Richey Edwards on 1 February 1995. Edwards was struggling with severe depression, alcohol abuse, self-harm and anorexia nervosa at the time the album was written and recorded, and its contents are considered by many sources to reflect his mental state. The songs focus on themes relating to politics and human suffering.
Although it reached number six on the UK albums charts, global sales were disappointing compared to previous albums, and the record did not chart in mainland Europe or North America. The album was promoted with tours and festival appearances in the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe, in part without Edwards. The album regularly appears in UK music magazine polls of the greatest rock albums.

Artist Background: Manic Street Preachers are a Welsh alternative rock band that was formed in 1986 in Blackwood, South Wales and consists of James Dean Bradfield (lead vocals and lead guitar), Nicky Wire (bass guitar and lyrics) and Sean Moore (drums and percussion). The band is part of the Cardiff music scene, and were at their most prominent during the 1990s. They are colloquially known as "The Manics", or simply, "Manics". Originally a quartet, the band became a trio when primary lyricist and rhythm guitari... Part of the Blackwood, Wales music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: James Dean Bradfield, Suede, Mansun, Ash

Music Scene: Part of the Blackwood, Wales music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Alternative Rock, Rock/Pop, Philosophical, 1990s, Album, Epic

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The Holy Bible is the third studio album by Welsh alternative rock band Manic Street Preachers. It was released on 29 August 1994 through Epic Records and was the last of the band's albums released before the disappearance of lyricist and guitarist Richey Edwards on 1 February 1995. Edwards was struggling with severe depression, alcohol abuse, self-harm and anorexia nervosa at the time the album was written and recorded, and its contents are considered by many sources to reflect his mental state. The songs focus on themes relating to politics and human suffering.
Although it reached number six on the UK albums charts, global sales were disappointing compared to previous albums, and the record did not chart in mainland Europe or North America. The album was promoted with tours and festival appearances in the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe, in part without Edwards. The album regularly appears in UK music magazine polls of the greatest rock albums.

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