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Forever Delayed

Manic Street Preachers · 2002

78 min · 20 tracks · alternative rock

A sweeping collection where anthemic rock meets introspective lyrics, encapsulating a generation's disillusionment.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing with emotional peaks
  • an anthemic soundtrack for reflection
  • for nostalgic late nights
  • engaging sing-alongs with friends
  • introspective moments of disillusionment

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2002, 'Forever Delayed' is a greatest hits compilation marking the Manic Street Preachers' significant evolution post their acclaimed album 'Everything Must Go'. At this stage, the band had solidified their status in British rock, following a series of successful albums and the tragic loss of guitarist Richey Edwards, which profoundly shaped their lyrical themes.
Stylistic neighbors
The Verve· Oasis· Radiohead

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 A Design for Life 4:21
  • 2 Motorcycle Emptiness 5:06
  • 3 If You Tolerate This Your Children Will Be Next 4:51
  • 4 La Tristesse Durera (Scream to a Sigh) 4:07
  • 5 There by the Grace of God 3:48
  • 6 You Love Us 3:15
  • 7 Australia 3:42
  • 8 You Stole the Sun From My Heart 4:22
  • 9 Kevin Carter 3:25
  • 10 Tsunami 3:49
  • 11 The Masses Against the Classes 3:23
  • 12 From Despair to Where 3:21
  • 13 Door to the River 4:41
  • 14 Everything Must Go 3:07
  • 15 Faster 3:54
  • 16 Little Baby Nothing 4:12
  • 17 Suicide Is Painless (Theme From MASH) 3:29
  • 18 So Why So Sad 3:46
  • 19 The Everlasting 4:07
  • 20 Motown Junk 3:59

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