Manchuria Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Riobard 

Cover art for Manchuria lyrics by Pinback

I can't believe y'all don't know what "Manufacturing Consent" is. What about "Land Without Bread," or "Juliet of the Spirits?"

"Manufacturing Consent" is a book (later explored in a movie) by Noam Chomsky. It explores the role the media plays (alongside the government) in creating meaning, specifically what is considered important, for the people.

"Land Without Bread" is a short film by surrealist director Luis Bunuel exploring the Las Hurdes region as an ethnographer's personal journey.

"Juliet of the Spirits" is a film directed by Fellini about a housewife who explores her subconscious during her mundane life, the desirous life of her neighbor, her two-timing husband, and ultimately begins to indulge herself in desire and demons. In doing so, she gains awareness and independence. Perhaps similar to other works like Chopin's novel "The Awakening" or Flaubert's "Madame Bovary."