Released 20 years ago
I Killed the Zeitgeist
Nicky Wire · 2006
41 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock
A sharp, sardonic exploration of contemporary disillusionment wrapped in punchy alternative rock melodies.
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2006, 'I Killed the Zeitgeist' marked Nicky Wire's first solo venture after his tenure with Manic Street Preachers. Following the band's commercial success and critical acclaim from their previous albums, Wire sought to carve out a distinct identity away from the group, showcasing his songwriting skills and personal themes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective mood
- sharp lyrics that provoke thought
- punchy melodies for active listening
- short tracks for quick engagement
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer longer, sprawling albums
- seek instant gratification tracks
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Killed the Zeitgeist 2:32
- 2 Break My Heart Slowly 3:36
- 3 Withdraw Retreat 2:47
- 4 Goodbye Suicide 2:28
- 5 The Shining Path 3:21
- 6 Bobby Untitled 3:24
- 7 You Will Always Be My Home 3:37
- 8 So Much for the Future 2:15
- 9 Stab Yr Heart 3:43
- 10 Kimino Rock 2:42
- 11 Sehnsucht 1:57
- 12 (Nicky Wire's) Last 2:57
- 13 Everything Fades / Ocean Rain 6:27
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