Sleep Next to Plastic
Manic Street Preachers · 2022
60 min · 17 tracks · alternative rock
An eclectic mix of live recordings and new material showcasing the band's signature blend of punk energy and introspective lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Borderline Start here — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its energetic instrumentation and reflective lyrics about personal boundaries in modern life.
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(Feels Like) Heaven (live at the BBC) — Capturing a live essence, this track highlights the band's ability to blend euphoric melodies with poignant lyrics, resonating deeply with listeners.
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Endless Plain of Fortune — As one of the standout original tracks on the album, it showcases the band's lyrical depth while delivering a fresh sound that feels both contemporary and timeless.
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Primitive Painters — This track revisits classic influences while offering a modern reimagining that encapsulates the band's knack for blending old and new sounds.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic live performance energy
- reflective moments amidst intensity
- engaging sing-along anthems
- wave-like pacing with contrasts
- nostalgic vibes for late nights
Maybe skip if you
- prefer studio polish over rawness
- seek consistent tempo throughout
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Showcases the band's continued vitality and appeal in their later career.
- Themes
- plastic nostalgia· live performance energy· contemporary disillusionment
- Moods
- Energetic
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2022, 'Sleep Next to Plastic' marks a significant moment for Manic Street Preachers as it showcases their ongoing evolution following their 2018 album 'Resistance Is Futile.' By this time, the band had solidified their legacy while experimenting with live recordings that bring an intimate vibe to their catalog.
Tracklist
- 1 Borderline Start here 4:08
- 2 Jeans Not Happening 4:02
- 3 (Feels Like) Heaven (live at the BBC) 4:15
- 4 Pennyroyal Tea (live at the BBC) 3:16
- 5 Let’s Stay Together (live at the BBC) 2:44
- 6 Vision Blurred 2:59
- 7 Wake Up Alone 3:36
- 8 Bright Eyes (full band version) 3:29
- 9 In Between Days (live at the BBC) 2:17
- 10 Sweet Child o’ Mine (live at Cardiff Castle) 6:12
- 11 All or Nothing (live at the BBC) 3:33
- 12 Bring on the Dancing Horses (live at the BBC) 3:45
- 13 Under My Wheels (live at the BBC) 2:59
- 14 The Instrumental 3:22
- 15 Summer Wind (live at the BBC) 1:55
- 16 Endless Plain of Fortune 4:06
- 17 Primitive Painters 3:42
What to play next
The Ultra Vivid Lament
2021
Continues the reflective themes with a fresh sonic landscape.
Resistance Is Futile
2018
Sets the stage for the eclectic energy found in Sleep Next to Plastic.
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
MTV Unplugged in New York
Nirvana
Both albums feature raw energy paired with introspective lyrics in live settings.
Sleep Well Beast
The National
Shares a reflective mood and explores themes of nostalgia within an alternative rock framework.
A Moon Shaped Pool
Radiohead
Combines eclectic soundscapes with emotional depth, mirroring the reflective nature of the source album.
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