Send Away the Tigers
Manic Street Preachers · 2007
38 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock
Energetic alternative rock infused with anthemic choruses and sharp political commentary.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo anthemic energy
- political commentary for reflection
- sing-along choruses with friends
- morning commute motivation boost
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek slow, contemplative pieces
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Revitalizes the band's sound, showcasing their continued vitality post-2004.
- Themes
- economic despair· post-2000 optimism· political critique· working-class resilience
- Career context
- Released on May 7, 2007, 'Send Away the Tigers' is the Manic Street Preachers' sixth studio album following a period of artistic resurgence after their 2004 album 'Lifeblood'. At this stage, the band was re-establishing themselves after years of fluctuating popularity, aiming to reconnect with their core themes of political and social critique.
- If this clicks, go next to
- Journal for Plague Lovers — Continues the energetic rock style with deep lyrical themes.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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We'll Live and Die in These Towns by The Enemy — Shares anthemic choruses and sharp social commentary rooted in British life.Puzzle by Biffy Clyro — Combines energetic alternative rock with introspective lyrics and powerful melodies.Silent Alarm by Bloc Party — Features a mix of urgent rhythms and political themes, echoing the same fervent energy.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Send Away the Tigers".
- 1 Send Away the Tigers Start here 3:37
- 2 Underdogs 2:49
- 3 Your Love Alone Is Not Enough 3:55
- 4 Indian Summer 3:54
- 5 The Second Great Depression 4:09
- 6 Rendition 2:59
- 7 Autumnsong 3:40
- 8 I'm Just a Patsy 3:11
- 9 Imperial Bodybags 3:30
- 10 Winterlovers / Working Class Hero 6:43
What to play next
This album is considered a Late Career Highlight in Manic Street Preachers's catalog. Revitalizes the band's sound, showcasing their continued vitality post-2004.
Journal for Plague Lovers
2009
Continues the energetic rock style with deep lyrical themes.
Lifeblood
2004
Sets the stage with a more introspective sound leading into the current album's energy.
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