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Postcards from a Young Man

Manic Street Preachers · 2011

22 min · 7 tracks · alternative rock

An anthemic blend of orchestral pop and alternative rock that captures fleeting moments of youth and nostalgia.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • concise energetic journey
  • nostalgic reflections on youth
  • an anthemic sing-along vibe
  • for quick listens

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer lengthy immersive albums
  • seek deep introspective themes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on February 28, 2011, 'Postcards from a Young Man' is the Manic Street Preachers' tenth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'Journal for Plague Lovers' from 2009. At this point in their career, the band was exploring themes of nostalgia and reflection, stepping away from their darker motifs towards a more polished sound.
Stylistic neighbors
The Verve· Oasis· Radiohead

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Postcards From a Young Man 3:35
  • 2 Inky Fingers 2:40
  • 3 Engage With Your Shadow 3:24
  • 4 Kiss My Eyes for Eternity 2:55
  • 5 This Joke Sport Severed (live at Wolverhampton Civic Hall) 3:06
  • 6 Peeled Apples (live at Wolverhampton Civic Hall) 3:30
  • 7 Marlon J.D. (live at Belfast Ulster Hall) 2:51

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