Manic Street Preachers the band's first LP. The Manics intended to restore revolution to rock and roll at a time when Britain was dominated by shoegaze and acid house. The "NME" gave "Suicide Alley" an enthusiastic review, citing a press release by Richey Edwards: "We are as far away from anything in the '80s as possible." After the release of "Suicide Alley," Edwards joined the band on rhythm guitar and contributed to lyrics alongside Wire. Edwards also designed record sleeves and artwork, and drove the band to and from gigs. In 1990 the Manic Street Preachers signed a deal with label Damaged Goods
Faster (Manic Street Preachers song) "227 'Lears' and I can't remember the first line", was spoken by Albert Finney in the 1983 film "The Dresser". "Faster" was released on 6 June 1994 by record label Epic as the first single from the band's third studio album, "The Holy Bible". It reached number 16 in the UK Singles Chart. "Faster" was ranked as the 80th best alternative rock song of 1994 by Kyle McGovern at "Spin", who state "Underproduced vocals aside, "Faster" is one of those songs that holds up way better than you'd ever imagine possible." Emily Mackay named it as the 5th best Manic