What makes Faster/P.C.P. by Manic Street Preachers notable?

The album features tracks like 'Faster,' which became a staple of the band's live performances and received critical praise for its raw energy. Additionally, it showcased the band's willingness to tackle provocative themes, influencing the Britpop movement that followed, while also securing high placements in UK music charts. Released in January 1994, 'Faster/P.C.P.' was the Manic Street Preachers' follow-up to their breakthrough debut, 'Generation Terrorists.' At this point, the band was solidifying their identity with a more aggressive sound and introspective lyrics, setting the stage for their future acclaim.

How many songs are on Faster/P.C.P.?

Faster/P.C.P. has 4 tracks, running approximately 12 minutes.

Faster/P.C.P.

Manic Street Preachers · 1994

12 min · 4 tracks · alternative rock

A relentless combination of punk energy and biting lyrical commentary drives the chaotic soundscape of this album.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Faster — This track exemplifies the band's signature blend of frenetic energy and sharp social critique, establishing an anthem for disillusionment.
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P.C.P. — With its aggressive instrumentation and unforgiving lyrics, this song stands out as a harsh reflection on personal and societal struggles.
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New Art Riot (in E minor) — This track's brevity and urgency encapsulate the album's ethos, merging punk influences with a commentary on artistic integrity.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

63 /100

Treeline

Higher than 74% of albums we've rated

The album showcases aggressive energy and provocative lyrics, solidifying the band's identity during this era.

What we noticed

The first track, 'Faster,' opens with a rapid tempo and aggressive guitar riffs that set a high-energy tone for the record.
Each song features dense instrumentation with layered guitars and driving drums, maintaining a chaotic sound throughout.
Lyrically, the tracks tackle provocative themes with a confrontational style, particularly evident in 'P.C.P.' and 'New Art Riot.'

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 8/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.