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.
- If this clicks, go next to
- Futurology — Continues the introspective themes with a more experimental sound.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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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
What to play next
This album is considered a Deep Cut in Manic Street Preachers's catalog. Represents a solid entry in their catalog, focusing on introspection and nostalgia.
Futurology
2014
Continues the introspective themes with a more experimental sound.
Postcards from a Young Man
2010
Sets up the reflective tone that leads into Rewind the Film.
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