Lipstick Traces
Manic Street Preachers · 2003
118 min · 35 tracks · alternative rock
A sprawling collection of reflective and experimental tracks that meld alternative rock with poignant lyrical commentary.
Top tracks — play these first
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4 Ever Delayed Start here — This track stands out for its introspective lyrics that reflect on time and regret, encapsulating a sense of nostalgia that resonates throughout the album.
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Judge Yr’self — With its anthemic chorus and sharp social commentary, this song captures the essence of the band's ethos, encouraging self-reflection amidst societal critique.
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Sorrow 16 — The haunting melody paired with reflections on loss makes this track a poignant highlight, showcasing the band's ability to blend emotional depth with musical complexity.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- reflective moments of introspection
- dynamic peaks and valleys
- engaging late-night listening
- thought-provoking lyrical depth
- conversational sing-alongs with friends
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek straightforward structures
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A collection of B-sides and rarities, not a primary entry point for new listeners.
- Themes
- nostalgic reflections· social critique· loss and regret
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2003, 'Lipstick Traces' serves as a compilation of B-sides and rarities from the Manic Street Preachers' extensive catalog. At this point in their career, the band was enjoying a resurgence following the critical acclaim of their 2001 album 'Know Your Enemy', showcasing their evolution while remaining true to their provocative roots.
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Prologue to History 4:47
- 2 4 Ever Delayed Start here 3:38
- 3 Sorrow 16 3:46
- 4 Judge Yr’self 3:03
- 5 Socialist Serenade 4:15
- 6 Donkeys 3:13
- 7 Comfort Comes 3:29
- 8 Mr Carbohydrate 4:16
- 9 Dead Trees and Traffic Islands 3:45
- 10 Horses Under Starlight 3:10
- 11 Sepia 3:56
- 12 Sculpture of Man 1:55
- 13 Spectators of Suicide 5:06
- 14 Democracy Coma 3:45
- 15 Strip It Down (live) 2:42
- 16 Bored Out of My Mind 2:57
- 17 Just a Kid 3:36
- 18 Close My Eyes 4:29
- 19 Valley Boy 5:10
- 20 We Her Majesty’s Prisoners 5:22
Disc 2
- 1 We Are All Bourgeois Now 4:35
- 2 Rock and Roll Music 2:55
- 3 It’s So Easy (live) 2:54
- 4 Take the Skinheads Bowling 2:30
- 5 Been a Son 2:28
- 6 Out of Time 3:34
- 7 Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head 2:58
- 8 Bright Eyes (live) 3:14
- 9 Train in Vain (live) 3:16
- 10 Wrote for Luck 2:43
- 11 What’s My Name (live) 1:45
- 12 Velocity Girl 1:41
- 13 Can’t Take My Eyes Off You 3:13
- 14 Didn’t My Lord Deliver Daniel 2:07
- 15 Last Christmas (live) 2:05
What to play next
Lifeblood
2004
Continues the reflective and experimental vibe with a more polished sound.
Know Your Enemy
2001
Shares thematic depth and experimentation, setting the stage for Lipstick Traces.
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Hail to the Thief
Radiohead
Shares a reflective tone and social critique, blending experimental rock with poignant lyricism.
Alligator
The National
Both feature introspective lyrics and a moody atmosphere, exploring themes of loss and regret.
Antics
Interpol
Combines atmospheric soundscapes with lyrical depth, resonating with nostalgia and emotional weight.
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