Free Saturday & Sunday Delivery on orders over £99*
Basket
Checkout using your account
Checkout as a new customer
Creating an account has many benefits:
Order in hours mins
For Delivery Tomorrow Saturday 9th August*
Ships Next Working Day*
Ships Next Working Day*
Offers & Promotions
Get up to £30 VINYL CREDIT FREE when bought with any Turntable or Turntable Bundle over £200! Simply add a turntable or turntable bundle and your chosen Vinyl to cart and your credit will be deducted from the vinyl total at checkout.
£10 FREE VINYL CREDIT with turntables or turntable bundles over £200 using code VINYL10 at checkout.
£20 FREE VINYL CREDIT with turntables or turntable bundles over £400 using code VINYL20 at checkout.
£30 FREE VINYL CREDIT with turntables or turntable bundles over £600 using code VINYL30 at checkout.
Please note: Offer valid only at the time of purchase – credit cannot be claimed retrospectively. Credit cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Discount is non-transferable. No cash alternative available. T&Cs apply.
Other products you may like
Released on 14 February 2025, Critical Thinking is the fifteenth studio album by Welsh alternative rock band Manic Street Preachers, produced by Dave Eringa and Loz Williams at Door to the River and Rockfield Studios. The album reflects on ageing, political disillusionment and self-analysis, with bassist Nicky Wire featuring on lead vocals for the title track and other cuts—a first in the band's history.
- Genre & themes: A mature blend of alternative rock and post-punk with introspective lyrics tackling modern wellness culture, nostalgia, and moral judgement
- Standout tracks: “Critical Thinking” (opening with Nicky Wire’s vocal-led critique), “Decline & Fall” (anthemic rock), “Hiding in Plain Sight” (first lead vocals by Wire), and the nostalgic “Dear Stephen” addressed to Morrissey
- Vocals: Three tracks feature Nicky Wire singing lead, marking a novel shift in the band’s dynamic
- Production: Produced by long-time collaborators, mixed by Caesar Edmunds and Tom Lord-Alge, delivering a polished yet emotionally raw sonic palette
Tracklisting
Side A
1. Critical Thinking
2. Decline & Fall
3. Brushstrokes of Reunion
4. Hiding in Plain Sight
5. People Ruin Paintings
6. Dear Stephen
Side B
7. Being Baptised
8. My Brave Friend
9. Out of Time Revival
10. Deleted Scenes
11. Late Day Peaks
12. Onemanmilitia
Fun Fact
“Hiding in Plain Sight”, featuring Wire on vocals, was inspired by Nicky’s reflections on midlife and includes lyrical influence from American poet Anne Sexton (“I am a collection of dismantled almosts”).
- Artistic evolution: Hear a seasoned Manics delivering both thoughtful self-examination and anthemic vitality
- Collector appeal: Available as premium 180 g heavyweight black vinyl - with deluxe bundles, picture disc, and exclusive colour variants
- Emotional depth: The vinyl format retains the album’s uplifting melodies and reflective intimacy with enhanced warmth
- Cultural resonance: A critically acclaimed release that balances political commentary and personal reflection
Critical Thinking stands as a testament to the Manic Street Preachers’ enduring artistry - embracing age without surrendering spirit. This vinyl pressing is a compelling addition for dedicated fans and new listeners alike.
Specifications of the Critical Thinking
At Smart Home Sounds we pride ourselves on customer satisfaction and would like our customers to be 100% happy with their purchase.
We offer 30-day hassle-free returns and personalised service from real-life people. If an item doesn't meet your expectations, simply return your item to us in its original condition and packaging within 30 days for a full refund or exchange.
Exclusions:
Want to return a faulty or damaged product? No worries - Smart Home Sounds will arrange a collection or exchange should this be necessary.
The Smart Home Sounds 6 Year Guarantee
Get true peace of mind with our FREE extended 6 year warranty on your Sonos speaker
We endeavour to provide the best service possible & go the extra mile. We are so impressed with the build quality of Sonos, we offer an automatic 6-year extended warranty on all Sonos speakers* at no extra cost, giving you complete peace of mind.
If your product becomes faulty in the first 6 years from purchase, we will repair or replace your unit with a brand new item. If the product is unrepairable and the model purchased is no longer available, you will be issued with a store credit for the full value paid of the failed product.
*Excludes Sonos headphones
The good news is you don't need to follow any additional steps to activate your extended 6-year warranty. No paperwork is required as this process is done digitally.
Please read the full terms & conditions on our 6-year warranty.
At Smart Home Sounds, we are leading Home Audio Visual Specialists and one of the UK’s largest Sonos dealers. Our knowledgeable team provide expert service & advice on a wide range of audiovisual products and are here to help you find the perfect setup for your home.
We’d love to send you exclusive offers and the latest info from Smart Home Sounds by email. We’ll always treat your details with the utmost care and won’t share them with any third party. You can, of course, opt out of these communications at any time! See our Privacy Policy for more info.
30 Day Hassle-free returns
We promise you'll love your new purchase. If you don't, we'll refund you with no questions asked!
OUR 30 DAY HASSLE-FREE RETURNS POLICY
At Smart Home Sounds, we strive to offer the best service possible for our customers and only sell and recommend products we have tried, tested and love ourselves. However, the best way to know if a product is right for you is to test it yourself.
For a risk-free purchase, we’ve given you 30 days to test out your new items and if you’re not 100% satisfied, we’re happy to refund your order with no questions asked.
Return costs for non-faulty items are the responsibility of the purchaser as our standard shipping is free.
All we ask is that all items are sent back as received, in their original condition and with the original packaging, manuals & components.
HOW DOES THE RETURNS POLICY WORK?
Please read our full Terms & Conditions here.
ABOUT SMART HOME SOUNDS
At Smart Home Sounds, we are leading Home Audio Visual Specialists and one of the UK's largest Sonos dealers. Our knowledgeable team provide expert service & advice on a wide range of audiovisual products and are here to help you find the perfect setup for your home.
We’d love to send you exclusive offers and the latest info from Smart Home Sounds by email. We’ll always treat your details with the utmost care and won’t share them with any third party. You can, of course, opt out of these communications at any time! See our Privacy Policy for more info.
Rega Lifetime Warranty
Rega products carry a lifetime warranty against manufacture defects.
Every product Rega make is designed and assembled in the UK to the highest possible standard.
This warranty covers genuine confirmed manufacture defects.
This warranty does not cover wear and tear.
Any unauthorised modifications or failure to follow the Rega recommended guidelines may invalidate the warranty.
Please see your user manual for detailed warranty information for your particular product. Your statutory rights are not affected.
ABOUT SMART HOME SOUNDS
At Smart Home Sounds, we are leading Home Audio Visual Specialists. Our knowledgeable team provide expert service & advice on a wide range of audiovisual products and are here to help you find the perfect setup for your home.
We’d love to send you exclusive offers and the latest info from Smart Home Sounds by email. We’ll always treat your details with the utmost care and won’t share them with any third party. You can, of course, opt out of these communications at any time! See our Privacy Policy for more info.
SHS Loyalty Points
Start collecting your points today to spend on future purchases from SHS.
We love rewarding our loyal customers - that's why you'll earn SHS Loyalty Points for every pound you spend on gaming purchase from us which can be spent on future purchases!
Full Ts & Cs apply - read more here.
We’d love to send you exclusive offers and the latest info from Smart Home Sounds by email. We’ll always treat your details with the utmost care and won’t share them with any third party. You can, of course, opt out of these communications at any time! See our Privacy Policy for more info.
Extended Christmas Returns
Shop with confidence this festive period. If they don't love it, return it!
Our Extended Christmas Returns
We've extended our normal returns for the festive season. Any gifts bought between 27th October 2023 and 22nd January 2024 can be returned up until 31st January 2024.
How does the returns policy work?
ABOUT SMART HOME SOUNDS
At Smart Home Sounds, we are leading Home Audio Visual Specialists and one of the UK's largest Sonos dealers. Our knowledgeable team provide expert service & advice on a wide range of audiovisual products and are here to help you find the perfect setup for your home.
We’d love to send you exclusive offers and the latest info from Smart Home Sounds by email. We’ll always treat your details with the utmost care and won’t share them with any third party. You can, of course, opt out of these communications at any time! See our Privacy Policy for more info.
FREE Extended 5 Year TV Warranty
True peace of mind with your new TV purchase
Extended 5 year warranty gives you peace of mind that you're covered for longer.
Simply submit your extra warranty request from the moment of purchase up to 90 days after purchase.
You will need your TV serial number to make your claim.
Make your extended warranty claim here.
Ts & Cs apply. Valid on TVs purchased after 1st April 2023.
Relax, we've got you covered.
We will upload your LG extended 5 year warranty for you. You will receive email/written confirmation within a month of receipt.
Redeem your additional 5 year warranty within 90 days of purchase.
You will need your TV serial number to make your claim.
Register for your extended warranty here.
Ts & Cs apply.
Simply submit your extra warranty request from the moment of purchase.
You will need your TV serial number to make your claim.
Make your extended warranty claim here.
Ts & Cs apply.
At Smart Home Sounds, we are leading Home Audio Visual Specialists and one of the UK’s largest Sonos dealers. Our knowledgeable team provide expert service & advice on a wide range of audiovisual products and are here to help you find the perfect setup for your home.
We’d love to send you exclusive offers and the latest info from Smart Home Sounds by email. We’ll always treat your details with the utmost care and won’t share them with any third party. You can, of course, opt out of these communications at any time! See our Privacy Policy for more info.
FREE Extended 3 Year Ruark Warranty
True peace of mind with your new purchase
Extended 3 year* warranty gives you peace of mind that you're covered for longer.
*via registration
All Ruark products carry a two year manufacturers parts and labour guarantee unless otherwise stated.
If you register your product online within 28 days of purchase you will claim a free third year guarantee. All guarantee claims must be accompanied with a proof of purchase. Guarantees must be registered within 28 days of purchase and are not transferable.
Please note that our guarantee is for goods bought and used in the UK, The Isle of Man and the Channel Islands. The two year manufacturers parts and labour guarantee and free third year guarantee does not apply to ‘spares and accessories.’ These items are covered by a one year guarantee unless otherwise stated.
At Smart Home Sounds, we are leading Home Audio Visual Specialists and one of the UK’s largest Sonos dealers. Our knowledgeable team provide expert service & advice on a wide range of audiovisual products and are here to help you find the perfect setup for your home.
We’d love to send you exclusive offers and the latest info from Smart Home Sounds by email. We’ll always treat your details with the utmost care and won’t share them with any third party. You can, of course, opt out of these communications at any time! See our Privacy Policy for more info.
