Underdogs (Manic Street Preachers song)
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"Underdogs" is the title of a song by the Manic Street Preachers
, it is taken from their eighth studio album Send Away the Tigers
. The single is non chart eligible and was released as a thank you to fans for their support over the years.
. The 7" version sold out instantly on pre-order as it was limited to 1000 copies, but the download is available free from the band's official web site. A promo CD version in card sleeve also exists but is considered rare.
The song abruptly cuts from the chorus to the next segment at 1:08. It is unknown whether this is a mistake or is intentional. Curiously this cut did not exist in the streamable version of the song given at the announcement of the competition.
Manic Street Preachers
Manic Street Preachers are a Welsh alternative rock band, formed in 1986. They are James Dean Bradfield, Nicky Wire, Richey Edwards and Sean Moore. The band are part of the Cardiff music scene, and were at their most prominent during the 1990s...
, it is taken from their eighth studio album Send Away the Tigers
Send Away the Tigers
- Album Charts :- Personnel :Manic Street Preachers*James Dean Bradfield – lead vocals, guitar, backing vocals*Sean Moore – drums, percussion*Nicky Wire – bass, backing vocalsAdditional personnel...
. The single is non chart eligible and was released as a thank you to fans for their support over the years.
Fan competition
A fan competition was announced at the time of the song's announcement, asking fans to send in photos, videos and other visual media they thought fit the song and its theme. The final video, composed of clips from the band's previous videos and fan-sent material, was released on the band's website on April 12.Formats available
Formats available are one sided 7" vinyl and digital downloadMusic download
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. The 7" version sold out instantly on pre-order as it was limited to 1000 copies, but the download is available free from the band's official web site. A promo CD version in card sleeve also exists but is considered rare.
The song abruptly cuts from the chorus to the next segment at 1:08. It is unknown whether this is a mistake or is intentional. Curiously this cut did not exist in the streamable version of the song given at the announcement of the competition.