"Planet Telex" was recorded when Thom was drunk after they had all gone out to a restaurant because the catering staff at RAK were having a day off. Thom was said to be slumping on the floor and a microphone was placed near his mouth. This also was the only song written in the recording studio.
Swedish author and Morrissey fan Peter Birro claims that track "Angel, Angel, Down We Go Together" saved him from committing suicide.
On May 15, NME journalist Steve Lamacq questioned the Manics' seriousness at the Norwich Arts Centre. In response, Richey took out a razor blade and carved "4 Real" into his forearm. The injury required a trip to the hospital where he received seventeen stitches.
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