Orwellian Times: On Manic Street Preachers’ ‘The Ultra Vivid Lament’
Manic Street Preachers’ The Ultra Vivid Lament is driven by George Orwell’s aim to make political writing into art.
Mathijs Peters
Mathijs Peters is a lecturer at the philosophy department of Utrecht University. He has published a book on the moral theories of Schopenhauer and Adorno, as well as a book on the different ways in which the Welsh band Manic Street Preachers voice political critique, focusing specifically on their lyrics. He has published articles on topics as diverse as Critical Theory, television series, and literary analysis.
On IDLES’ Danceable Relatable Battle Hymns
It is not in IDLES’ oft-derided lyrics but in their visceral performances that they connect with listeners.