Send Away the Tigers the book "Monika Monster Future First Woman on Mars" by Valerie Phillips. The models are a Polish-American college student called Monika Monster and her cousin Kate. In September 2008 the band embedded three songs on their website, named "Donkeys (Acoustic)", "Untitled Instrumental" and "Motown Junk (The Johnny Boy Anniversary Mix)". They were replaced by songs from their next album in April 2009. The song "Underdogs" was made available as a free download and limited edition one sided 7" single on 19 March 2007 as a 'thank you' to the fans who have supported the Manics over the years. The song
Manic Street Preachers the record, and Wire goes further saying: "I think it's our best record, I am not afraid to say that." The band's eighth studio album, "Send Away the Tigers", was released on 7 May 2007 on Columbia Records. It entered the official UK album charts at No. 2. Critical response to the album was largely positive, with some critics hailing the album as the band's best in a decade. A free download of a song entitled "Underdogs" from the album was made available through the group's website on 19 March 2007." The first official single released from "Send Away the