As an American, I can tell you that the Manics are my favorite band of all time. We are not all flag-waving followers of the corporate oligarchy. The manics are amazing on every level. To me they are fearless and iconoclastic. Since most of the American public are interested in 'entertainment' as opposed to 'Art', it's easy to see why a band of this high caliber would not catch on. In America, the masses are not interested in truth and sublimity. Most seek safety in perpetual delusion.

These guys are just amazing. They went through the a harrowing time of dealing with their friend going missing. They got back up and dusted themselves off and carried on but in a way that it doesn't dwell or disrespect Richey's memory or work. They have never glorified nor shunned his vanishing, yet are still here today writing fantastic music and are successful in their own right. Absolute legends, love them x x

'she's suffering' is a great song, a fab dark story that you need to get, when I heard it on the radio, many year ago, it gave me shivers. What a song I thought.

Great interview by Geoff Lloyd - full of thought provoking intelligent questions.

She is suffering is a brilliant, brilliant song, right there with Every breath you take, only with a much deeper meaning!

Brilliant music❤❤ and as always all these interviews on radio, are an education for all in their own Right ❤

What a beautifully led interview! Thanks for posting

Great guys with great values and ideals that go all the way back to their youth. Love the Manics to death.

superb interview, very easy going and insightful, they're the genuine article and kudos to the interviewer, great job

i love Nicky munching away on that muffin! :D

Good interview. Had to laugh at James' idea for SYMM as the lead single from Truth haha! Brilliant.

all muffin jokes aside - good interview . Best one i've seen so far - takes the muffin.

I am afraid that you very well characterized not only most of American public, but most of people generally. Anyway, I agree that common Americans are known worldwide to proudly present their simplicity regarding complex matters... ;-)

This is the most honest interview I have seen of Manics. But WHAT is all that stuff just before'She is Suffering? NW' Haven't delved into a box for a while' JDB 'Touche' and then something about the title also being 'touche'.Hmm.I have my own ideas, but will keep them to myself!

One of my fav bands. Brilliant as a band. Beautiful as individuals And definitely one of the most underrated bands. Don’t know why ?

This is extremely entertaining for a hangover..

They are a great band all times!! They should come out new songs for the new year 2017!!!

I like Lifeblood ...very much . Good interview . Thanks .

I'm hardened up but this,situation with my relationship has no caught up in all sorts of emotions..anger being known and I'm angry now. Thanks to MSP for the afew good men ideology and James Being utterly talented aswel asfcxxinv gorgeous!☆☆☆☆

enjoyed listening to this

the manics dont need to be part of any movement in music they are a force that can stand alone , i miss geoff lloyd as well

Design For Life also gets played in Jamie Oliver's Italian Restaurant along side Dodgy, Toploader and Travis!

Great interview. Am I one of the few who think SWSS is one of the high spots of their career?

did nicky forget that hes wearing the sunglasses until 07:03 he suddenly took it off and smiled lol

Brilliant!

@TheFringefilms As another American fan, I agree. =)

here here!

Jimmy...Jimmy DB...you gotta have your slash moment 17:14 - 17:24 I died 😂😂😂😂😂😂

Wham Rap! is a seminal piece of hiphop!

"You gotta have your Slash moment..." 17:14 - 17:24

wonder what kind of muffin nicky was eating haha and giggled at SYMM for a hit single :P

exactly the same for me as a brit and the same for british society too :(

Nicky And His Fucking CupCake ;P

Sorry to hear that you are suffering in this "age of dis-enlightenment" as well... Keep up the fight!

Why is their Yes called that?

17:59 "westside " .....or is it east ? Dunno . nicky still muff divin as the interview progress ...slow down mr jones - or y'll get fat ...or indigestion ...or even heartburn -scoffin like that .

muffin diver.

Maybe so but the toilets are very clean in there, proper Thomas Crapper ones!!!!

Too left for America

bizarre choice for a restaurant.