Know Your Enemy cover

Know Your Enemy

Manic Street Preachers · 2001

73 min · 18 tracks · alternative rock

A defiant blend of alternative rock and political commentary, laced with poignant melodies and sharp lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • thought-provoking lyrical content
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • reflective listening sessions
  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on March 19, 2001, 'Know Your Enemy' is the fifth studio album by Manic Street Preachers, coming after their commercial peak with 'This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours'. At this point, the band was navigating a turbulent phase, marked by the departure of guitarist Richey Edwards and shifting musical influences that sought to balance commercial appeal with artistic depth.
Stylistic neighbors
The Verve· Oasis· Radiohead

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Found That Soul 3:05
  • 2 Ocean Spray 4:11
  • 3 Intravenous Agnostic 4:02
  • 4 So Why So Sad 4:02
  • 5 Let Robeson Sing 3:46
  • 6 The Year of Purification 3:39
  • 7 Wattsville Blues 4:29
  • 8 Miss Europa Disco Dancer 3:52
  • 9 Dead Martyrs 3:23
  • 10 His Last Painting 3:16
  • 11 My Guernica 4:56
  • 12 The Convalescent 5:54
  • 13 Royal Correspondent 3:31
  • 14 Epicentre 6:26
  • 15 Baby Elián 3:37
  • 16 Freedom of Speech Won't Feed My Children 2:59
  • 17 The Masses Against the Classes 3:21
  • 18 So Why So Sad (Sean Penn Mix - Avalanches) 4:57

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