The song received positive reviews. Jamie Milton of This Is Fake DIY called the song "a triumphant, brass-led addition to the record."[1] David Owens of Western Mail described the song as "a brass-infused soul pop standard recalling Dexys Midnight Runners and the heady days of Motown," while inferring that "the new album sees the band utilising a more reflective, stripped-back sound."[2]Fact magazine wrote: "notably more buoyant than ‘Rewind The Film’, the song features some chirpy horn backing and a turn on the trumpet from Manics drummer Sean Moore."[3] Michelle Geslani of Consequence of Sound also noted the brass section, further commenting that "the band seeks inspiration and a little awe out of life."[4]Contactmusic.com stated that "the song is an upbeat, positive pop song but with questioning lyrics," while further elaborating that "the soaring horns and a joyous chorus makes it a stand out track on what is otherwise a delicate record."[5]
Notesedit
The song's lyrics appear to be at least partially derived from the Manics' 2001 single "Found That Soul," which begins with the words "Show me a wonder."
Music videoedit
The music video for the song features Craig Roberts of Skins and new actress Tori Lyons from South Wales. It was released on 29 July 2013. It features the band performing live "in an old-fashioned pub."[6] It was filmed at the Pioneer Workingmen's Club in Porth, Rhondda Valleys in South Wales.
The video, directed Kieran Evans, won the award for 'Best Video' at the 2013 Q Awards.[7]
^Milton, Jamie (July 22, 2013). "Manic Street Preachers Stream 'Show Me The Wonder' Track". This Is Fake DIY. Retrieved August 26, 2013.
^Owens, David (July 22, 2013). "Manic Street Preachers unveil new single Show Me The Wonder". Western Mail. Retrieved August 26, 2013.
^"Hear Manic Street Preachers' new single, "Show Me the Wonder"". Fact. July 23, 2013. Retrieved August 26, 2013.
^Geslani, Michelle (July 22, 2013). "Listen to Manic Street Preachers' rousing new single, "Show Me The Wonder"". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved August 26, 2013.
^"Listen To The New Manic Street Preachers Single 'Show Me The Wonder'". Contactmusic.com. Retrieved August 26, 2013.
^Nissim. Mayer (July 29, 2013). "'Skins' star in Manic Street Preachers 'Show Me The Wonder' video". Digital Spy. Retrieved August 30, 2013.
show, wonder, song, welsh, alternative, rock, band, manic, street, preachers, released, lead, single, from, band, eleventh, studio, album, rewind, film, september, 2013, single, manic, street, preachersfrom, album, rewind, filmreleased9, september, 2013, 2013,. Show Me the Wonder is a song by Welsh alternative rock band Manic Street Preachers It was released as the lead single from the band s eleventh studio album Rewind the Film on 9 September 2013 Show Me the Wonder Single by Manic Street Preachersfrom the album Rewind the FilmReleased9 September 2013 2013 09 09 GenreSoul pop popLength3 20LabelColumbiaSongwriter s James Dean Bradfield Nick Jones Sean MooreProducer s Manic Street Preachers Loz WilliamsManic Street Preachers singles chronology This Is the Day 2011 Show Me the Wonder 2013 Anthem for a Lost Cause 2013 Contents 1 Critical reception 2 Notes 3 Music video 4 Track listing 5 Personnel 6 Charts 7 References 8 External linksCritical reception editThe song received positive reviews Jamie Milton of This Is Fake DIY called the song a triumphant brass led addition to the record 1 David Owens of Western Mail described the song as a brass infused soul pop standard recalling Dexys Midnight Runners and the heady days of Motown while inferring that the new album sees the band utilising a more reflective stripped back sound 2 Fact magazine wrote notably more buoyant than Rewind The Film the song features some chirpy horn backing and a turn on the trumpet from Manics drummer Sean Moore 3 Michelle Geslani of Consequence of Sound also noted the brass section further commenting that the band seeks inspiration and a little awe out of life 4 Contactmusic com stated that the song is an upbeat positive pop song but with questioning lyrics while further elaborating that the soaring horns and a joyous chorus makes it a stand out track on what is otherwise a delicate record 5 Notes editThe song s lyrics appear to be at least partially derived from the Manics 2001 single Found That Soul which begins with the words Show me a wonder Music video editThe music video for the song features Craig Roberts of Skins and new actress Tori Lyons from South Wales It was released on 29 July 2013 It features the band performing live in an old fashioned pub 6 It was filmed at the Pioneer Workingmen s Club in Porth Rhondda Valleys in South Wales The video directed Kieran Evans won the award for Best Video at the 2013 Q Awards 7 Track listing editUK Promo CD RNo TitleLength1 Show Me the Wonder 3 202 Show Me the Wonder Instrumental 3 20 Digital downloadNo TitleLength1 Show Me the Wonder 3 202 Melancholyme 3 103 Tsunami live at The O2 3 34 7 vinyl 1No TitleLength1 Show Me the Wonder 2 T E Lawrence on a Bike 7 vinyl 2No TitleLength1 Show Me the Wonder 2 What Happened to the Blue Generation Personnel editManic Street Preachers James Dean Bradfield lead vocals lead and rhythm guitar Nicky Wire bass guitar Sean Moore drums Other personnel Gavin Fitzjohn horn arrangement baritone and tenor saxophone trumpet John Rey piano Alex Silva production Loz Williams productionCharts editChart 2013 Peakposition UK Singles Chart 8 77 BEL Singles Chart 9 82References edit Milton Jamie July 22 2013 Manic Street Preachers Stream Show Me The Wonder Track This Is Fake DIY Retrieved August 26 2013 Owens David July 22 2013 Manic Street Preachers unveil new single Show Me The Wonder Western Mail Retrieved August 26 2013 Hear Manic Street Preachers new single Show Me the Wonder Fact July 23 2013 Retrieved August 26 2013 Geslani Michelle July 22 2013 Listen to Manic Street Preachers rousing new single Show Me The Wonder Consequence of Sound Retrieved August 26 2013 Listen To The New Manic Street Preachers Single Show Me The Wonder Contactmusic com Retrieved August 26 2013 Nissim Mayer July 29 2013 Skins star in Manic Street Preachers Show Me The Wonder video Digital Spy Retrieved August 30 2013 Q magazine Archived from the original on 2013 10 24 Manic Street Preachers Official Single Charts Official Charts Company Retrieved 1 September 2013 dutchcharts nl Retrieved 9 December 2014 External links editManic Street Preachers official website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Show Me the Wonder amp oldid 1030340163, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
