The Great Western

As the voice and face of Manic Street Preachers, James Dean Bradfield is a deceptively placid presence, presenting Nicky Wire's platitudes with a humble, plainspoken delivery -- something that helped sell the more strident politics and also helped bring the band firmly within the coffeehouse territory, crossing over with Everything Must Go.

much to enjoy...There's always been something almost noble about James Dean Bradfield.

<p>The Manics' frontman's solo debut is a hymn to his formative influences. <strong>Sarah Boden</strong> goes into the valleys.</p>

<p>(Sony BMG)</p>

Album Reviews: James Dean Bradfield - The Great Western

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