What makes If You Tolerate This Your Children Will Be Next by Manic Street Preachers notable?

The album's title track achieved commercial success, reaching number one on the UK Singles Chart and becoming emblematic of the band's political stance during the late 90s. Its release coincided with a period of heightened social awareness, influencing both fans and artists alike with its bold commentary on historical events. Released in 1998, 'If You Tolerate This Your Children Will Be Next' marked a significant point in the Manic Street Preachers’ career as their fourth studio album. This followed their breakthrough record, 'Everything Must Go' (1996), and continued to explore themes of politics and identity, solidifying their place in British rock.

How many songs are on If You Tolerate This Your Children Will Be Next?

If You Tolerate This Your Children Will Be Next has 3 tracks, running approximately 19 minutes.

If You Tolerate This Your Children Will Be Next

Manic Street Preachers · 1998

19 min · 3 tracks · alternative rock

An anthemic blend of alternative rock and political fervor, resonating with urgency and defiance.

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Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This album solidified their reputation and featured a number one single in the UK.
Themes: Spanish Civil War· political defiance· working-class struggle
Career context: Released in 1998, 'If You Tolerate This Your Children Will Be Next' marked a significant point in the Manic Street Preachers’ career as their fourth studio album. This followed their breakthrough record, 'Everything Must Go' (1996), and continued to explore themes of politics and identity, solidifying their place in British rock.
Stylistic neighbors: The Verve· Oasis· Radiohead
If this clicks, go next to: This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours — Continues the anthemic sound and deep themes with a more introspective approach.
Sounds like this from elsewhere: London Calling by The Clash — Both share a politically charged urgency and anthemic energy, blending rock with social commentary.

Evil Empire by Rage Against the Machine — Echoes similar themes of political defiance and working-class struggle with powerful instrumentation.

This Is Hardcore by Pulp — Explores themes of identity and societal issues with a blend of alternative rock and lyrical poignancy.

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Tracklist

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

1 If You Tolerate This Your Children Will Be Next 4:50
2 If You Tolerate This Your Children Will Be Next (Massive Attack remix) 4:52
3 If You Tolerate This Your Children Will Be Next (David Holmes remix) 10:01

What to play next

This album is considered a Breakthrough in Manic Street Preachers's catalog. This album solidified their reputation and featured a number one single in the UK.

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This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours

1998

Continues the anthemic sound and deep themes with a more introspective approach.

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Everything Must Go

1996

Sets the stage with a similar energy and political context, leading into the current album.

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