JAMES DEAN BRADFIELD The Great Western (2006 UK 11-track vinyl LP - the eagerly awaited debut solo album from the Manics frontman and sees him emerge with a re-invigorated writing confidence, whilst capturing the breath of life so readily attached to the Manics finest moments, each song is characterised by choruses with G Forces, lyrics of genuine poignancy & classic playing; including the single 'That's No Way To Tell A Lie' plus the Nicky Wire co-written 'Bad Boys And Painkillers'& a cover version of the Jacques Brel hit 'To See A Friend In Tears', gatefold picture sleeve + lyric inner!)