Manic Street Preachers
1996
Tracks
1. Elvis Impersonator: Blackpool Pier
2. A Design For Life
3. Kevin Carter
4. Enola/Alone
5. Everything Must Go
6. Small Black Flowers That Grow In the Sky
7. The Girl Who Wanted To Be God
8. Removables
9. Australia
10. Interiors (Song For Willem De Kooning)
11. Further Away
12. No Surface All Feeling
1. Elvis Impersonator: Blackpool Pier
2. A Design For Life
3. Kevin Carter
4. Enola/Alone
5. Everything Must Go
6. Small Black Flowers That Grow In the Sky
7. The Girl Who Wanted To Be God
8. Removables
9. Australia
10. Interiors (Song For Willem De Kooning)
11. Further Away
12. No Surface All Feeling
Well, that was certainly unexpected. After the previous Manic Street Preachers album on the List, The Holy Bible, I was anticipating something uber depressing that was not at all suitable for my current Friday bliss. This album turned out to be a pleasant surprise. I mean, it was still depressing but it was also much lighter than their last entry.
Their style has definitely transformed into something more accessible. Of course, in pursuing a more mainstream sound they sacrifice some of their individuality. Britpop isn't exactly a genre where musical innovation thrives. But I think they still retain much of their edge and manage to create a very thoughtful album.
So it turns out I like Manic Street Preachers sans Richey James. Sorry, Richey, wherever you are.
RATING: 4/5
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