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Album review: THE MANIC SHINE – Trial And Triumph

Pledge Music [Release date 11.15] The Manic Shine are one of those bands that – after several years – have finally hit proverbial paydirt with their latest Pledge-funded album. We came across them via the radio station with much airplay … Continue reading
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Tagged album, alt rock, review, rock, The Manic Shine, Trial And Triumph
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Album Review: THE MANIC SHINE – Let Go Or Be Dragged

Animal Farm Records This is a very original and encouraging debut album from Scottish borders-based quartet The Manic Shine. The ten tracks here each have it all going on. The material could broadly be described metal-tickled prog rock, with a … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Let Go Or Be Dragged, Orren Karp, Ozzie Rodgers, prog, Progressive Rock, review, rock, The Manic Shine
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