One of the things I like about doing this blog, other than hearing new music, is learning back stories and histories of the bands/artists. These guys have a very interesting event that happened to them. After the bands first couple albums they became quite popular in England, and by their third "The Holy Bible" they had really mad a name for themselves. On Feb 1 1995, the day two of the band members were to head to the U.S. to promote the album, Richey Edwards disappeared. In the two weeks prior to his disappearance he withdrew 200 pounds a day from his bank account. On Feb 1st he checked out of his hotel and drove to his apartment in Wales. In the two weeks that followed he was reported being spotted at various locations including a passport office. By the 17th his car was found abandoned with evidence someone had been living in it. It was found close to a bridge that was a popular suicide spot, and it is assumed that he jumped from the bridge and his body was never found. Since that time there have been reported sightings of Edwards in different locations around the world but nothing has been confirmed and he hasn't been seen since. Weird stuff!As for this album, the first since his disappearance, the remaining band members described it as an emotional release for them in relation to Edwards disappearance, with many of the lyrics being written by Edwards before he disappeared. I hadn't heard any of the tracks before so I didn't know what to expect but it was pretty good.
"Everything Must Go"
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