EVEN IN EXILE

A tribute to Chilean revolutionary Víctor Jara, this solo record steers clear of hackneyed music homage in favour of propulsive guitar tunes

James Dean Bradfield continues educating on world politics through a rock ‘n’ roll lens

A concept album about a Chilean poet and activist may seem like a hard sell, but in the hands of the Manic Street Preachers frontman, Victor Jara’s story comes alive with pulsating guitars and powerful melodies.

With more focus, this could have felt quite vital.

Turning the words of poet Patrick Jones into lyrics, the Manic Street Preachers frontman tells the story of Chilean activist Victor Jara on this impressionistic, political record

It’s been 14 years since James Dean Bradfield’s solo debut The Great Western. Nevertheless, his long-awaited follow-up is well worth the wait.

Five years ago, in anticipation of a reissue of his oft-maligned ‘Pipes Of Peace’, Paul McCartney sat down for an interview with James Dean

The Manics frontman keeps the Chilean activist’s spirit alive

Album Reviews: James Dean Bradfield - Even In Exile

Manic Street Preacher finds moments of beauty in life of Chilean revolutionary. Album review by Lisa-Marie Ferla