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What is the Solo Work of Manic Street Preachers?
In late 2005, both Manic Street Preachers' Bradfield and Wire announced that they intended to release solo material prior to a new album by the band.
Did Bradfield from Manic Street Preachers release a solo album?
Bradfield from Manic Street Preachers' solo album, The Great Western, was released in July 2006, to positive reviews from critics.

Question: Did Wire release an album also?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Nicky Wire release an album also in addition to Bradfiled's solo album, The Great Western?