"Show Me the Wonder" is a song by Welsh

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. It was released as the lead single from the band's eleventh studio album, '' Rewind the Film'', on 9 September 2013.

Critical reception

The song received positive reviews. Jamie Milton of This Is Fake DIY called the song "a triumphant, brass-led addition to the record." David Owens of '' Western Mail'' described the song as "a brass-infused

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," while inferring that "the new album sees the band utilising a more reflective, stripped-back sound." ''

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'' magazine wrote: "notably more buoyant than ‘Rewind The Film’, the song features some chirpy horn backing and a turn on the trumpet from Manics drummer Sean Moore." Michelle Geslani of

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also noted the brass section, further commenting that "the band seeks inspiration and a little awe out of life." Contactmusic.com stated that "the song is an upbeat, positive pop song but with questioning lyrics," while further elaborating that "the soaring horns and a joyous chorus makes it a stand out track on what is otherwise a delicate record."

Notes

The song's lyrics appear to be at least partially derived from the Manics' 2001 single "Found That Soul," which begins with the words "Show me a wonder."

Music video

The music video for the song features Craig Roberts of '' Skins'' and new actress Tori Lyons from South Wales. It was released on 29 July 2013. It features the band performing live "in an old-fashioned pub." It was filmed at the Pioneer Workingmen's Club in Porth, Rhondda Valleys in South Wales. The video, directed Kieran Evans, won the award for 'Best Video' at the 2013 Q Awards.

Track listing

Personnel

; Manic Street Preachers * James Dean Bradfield – lead vocals,

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* Nicky Wire – bass guitar * Sean Moore – drums ;Other personnel * Gavin Fitzjohn - horn arrangement, baritone and tenor saxophone, trumpet * John Rey - piano * Alex Silva - production * Loz Williams - production

Charts

References

External links

* {{Authority control 2013 singles 2013 songs Manic Street Preachers songs Columbia Records singles Songs written by James Dean Bradfield Songs written by Nicky Wire Songs written by Sean Moore (musician)