It's rare that a retrospective release is worthy of the kind of attention as the Manicured Noise
Northern Stories 1978/80 compilation has received, but that's exactly what has happened.
"Manicured Noise possessed the kind of arty, angular sound (and asymmetrical haircuts) that so many bands of the current moment strive for. With evocative period photography, Northern Stories is that rare disc that lives up to the moniker “gem from the vaults.” DG (Tokyo Times Jan 2007)"Manicured Noise’s sound is identifiably of its time and place but curiously vital and immediately compelling." IM (Stylus Webzine Feb 2007)Go to:
For 2 exclusive live tracks from 1978 to download that are previously unheard and unreleased, and for the latest news on the album.
"It’s often the ones who slip through the cracks who are the most interesting, isn’t it? Take the largely unheard history of angular post-punkers Manicured Noise as a case in point if you will. " IM
(Whisperin' And Hollerin' Webzine Feb 2007)
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