Yeh, i agree, although i must admit i'm kind of a victim of the politics myself. One of the things that compells me the most about the Manic Street Preachers is their lyrics and political stances, although they are also great musicians. Actually...originally it was half and half... 2 of them wrote lyrics and weren't as good at music, and two wrote music and weren't as good lyricists. I think with bands it should be about just the music, but they become a whole institution too, many of them, with image a vital part of their work. Its all about expression of feelings and opinions, one way or another.