La Tristesse Durera (Scream to a Sigh)
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| "La Tristesse Durera (Scream to a Sigh)" | ||
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| Single by Manic Street Preachers | ||
| from the album Gold Against the Soul | ||
| Released | July 26, 1993 | |
| Format | CD, cassette | |
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| Genre | Rock | |
| Length | 4:13 | |
| Label | Columbia Records | |
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| Manic Street Preachers singles chronology | ||
| "From Despair To Where" (1993) | "La Tristesse Durera (Scream to a Sigh)" (1993) | "Roses in the Hospital" (1993) |
La Tristesse Durera (Scream to a Sigh) was released by the Welsh rock band Manic Street Preachers in 1992 (see 1992 in music) and was the second single to be released from the Gold Against the Soul album.
A rough translation of the song's title is the sadness goes on, echoed in the line "The sadness will never go/Will never go away/Baby, it's here to stay". It was taken from a book about Vincent van Gogh. Vincent was found injured in bed on July 27 1890 after he had attempted suicide. His brother Theo tried to persuade him that everything would be alright and Vincent answered "La tristesse durera toujours." (Sadness shall last forever). He died the following day. The song tells of how society in general treats war veterans with little concern on a day to day basis and how they're lauded once a year for one day.
The CD included "Patrick Bateman", "What's My Name" (live), "Slash 'N' Burn" (March 16 1992) (live).
The 12" "Patrick Bateman", "Repeat" (October 29 1991) (live in Norwich) and "Tennessee" and the cassette "Patrick Bateman".
The b-side "Patrick Bateman" was almost too obscene to be featured on the single. A 'tribute' to the American Psycho character, it includes the shocking line "I fucked God up the ass". Six months before the release of the Gold Against The Soul, Nicky Wire had even said that the song would be the first single from the album.[citation needed] If it had been released as an A-side, it would doubtlessly have guaranteed them Marilyn Manson style notoriety.
La Tristesse Durera reached number twenty-two in UK charts on July 31 1993.
It also made an appearance as track number four on Forever Delayed (October 28 2002) the Manics greatest hits album.
[edit] Track listing
[edit] CD
- "La Tristesse Durera (Scream To A Sigh) (7" Version)"
- "Patrick Bateman"
- "What's My Name (live The Clash cover At Cambridge Junction, 20th October 1992)"
- "Slash 'n' Burn (Live At Norwich UEA, 21st October 1992)"
[edit] 12"
- "La Tristesse Durera (Scream To A Sigh) (Album Version)"
- "Patrick Bateman"
- "Repeat" (Live)
- "Tennessee (I Feel So Low)"
| Manic Street Preachers |
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Band members: James Dean Bradfield - Nicky Wire - Sean Moore |
| Former members: Flicker (Miles Woodward) - Richey James Edwards |
| Discography |
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| Albums: Generation Terrorists - Gold Against the Soul - The Holy Bible - Everything Must Go - This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours - Know Your Enemy - Lifeblood |
| EPs: New Art Riot - Life Becoming a Landslide - God Save the Manics |
| Compilations: Forever Delayed - Lipstick Traces |
