Great Western

**James Dean Bradfield** is a singer-songwriter who is best known as the lead guitarist and lead singer for the Welsh alternative rockers *The Manic Street Preachers.* Contributions on the album were made by *'maniacs'* bassist **Nicky Wire** as writer and co-writer on a couple of songs, the drummer **David Leuan** from fellow Welshmen *Super Furry Animals.* The album also include a cover of *Jacques Brel* entitled *'To See A Friend In Tears'.* The album proves his qualities as a singer-songwriter and as solo artist.