Faster (Manic Street Preachers song) Faster (Manic Street Preachers song) "Faster" is a song by Welsh alternative rock band Manic Street Preachers. It was released in 1994 by record label Epic as the first single from the band's third studio album, "The Holy Bible". The single reached number 16 in the UK Singles Chart. "Faster" is the only song featured on "The Holy Bible" that was included on their 2002 compilation album "Forever Delayed". "Faster" has been categorized under the genres alternative rock, hard rock, punk rock and post-punk. Rhythm guitarist Richey Edwards and bass guitarist Nicky Wire wrote the lyrics of both "P.C.P." and
National Treasures – The Complete Singles National Treasures – The Complete Singles National Treasures – The Complete Singles is a compilation album by the Welsh alternative rock band Manic Street Preachers, released on 31 October 2011. It is the band's third compilation album, after "Forever Delayed: Manic Street Preachers, The Greatest Hits" (2002), and the B-sides/rarities collection "Lipstick Traces (A Secret History of Manic Street Preachers)" (2003). The compilation features one new recording, a cover of The The's "This is the Day", which was issued as a single on 18 September 2011. The compilation reached number 10 on the UK Album Chart in November 2011. "National