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Rewind the Film

Manic Street Preachers · 2013

47 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock

Melancholic melodies intertwine with reflective lyrics, crafting an introspective exploration of nostalgia and identity.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for deep reflection
  • introspective exploration of nostalgia
  • melancholic melodies for quiet moments
  • consistent narrative flow throughout
  • thoughtful listening during solitude

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat party anthems
  • wanting instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Deep Cut — Represents a solid entry in their catalog, focusing on introspection and nostalgia.
Themes
nostalgic longing· Tokyo skyline memories· modern disconnection
Career context
Released in 2013, 'Rewind the Film' is the Manic Street Preachers' eleventh studio album, following their commercially successful record 'Postcards from a Young Man'. At this point in their career, the band was shifting towards more contemplative themes, marking a departure from their earlier, more aggressive sound.
Stylistic neighbors
The Verve· Oasis· Radiohead
If this clicks, go next to
Futurology — Continues the introspective themes with a more experimental sound.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Trouble Will Find Me by The National — Explores introspective themes with a similar melancholic sound and layered instrumentation.
The Take Off and Landing of Everything by Elbow — Shares a reflective atmosphere and rich melodies that dive into identity and nostalgia.
In Rainbows by Radiohead — Combines emotive lyrics and a sonic palette that evokes introspection and emotional depth.

Tracklist

New here? Start with "This Sullen Welsh Heart".

  • 1 This Sullen Welsh Heart Start here 4:13
  • 2 Show Me the Wonder 3:18
  • 3 Rewind the Film 6:36
  • 4 Builder of Routines 2:28
  • 5 4 Lonely Roads 2:54
  • 6 (I Miss the) Tokyo Skyline 3:46
  • 7 Anthem for a Lost Cause 3:51
  • 8 As Holy as the Soil (That Buries Your Skin) 3:20
  • 9 3 Ways to See Despair 3:16
  • 10 Running Out of Fantasy 4:09
  • 11 Manorbier 4:31
  • 12 30-Year War 5:07

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