What makes So Why So Sad by Manic Street Preachers notable?

The title track 'So Why So Sad' achieved notable chart success, reaching number 18 on the UK Singles Chart. The album's exploration of themes surrounding loss and melancholy resonated with fans and critics alike, underscoring the band’s continued relevance in the alternative rock scene during the early 2000s. Released in 2001, 'So Why So Sad' marked a transitional phase for Manic Street Preachers as they moved away from their earlier punk influences. This single served as a follow-up to their critically acclaimed album 'Everything Must Go' (1996), showcasing a more polished sound as they navigated their post-1995 lineup changes.

How many songs are on So Why So Sad?

So Why So Sad has 4 tracks, running approximately 18 minutes.

So Why So Sad

Manic Street Preachers · 2001

18 min · 4 tracks · alternative rock

A melancholic blend of anthemic melodies and introspective lyrics, reflecting the band's evolution into alternative rock.

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Tracklist

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1 So Why So Sad 3:55
2 So Why So Sad (Sean Penn Mix) 4:58
3 Pedestal 4:43
4 You Stole The Sun From My Heart (Live From The Millennium Stadium 31st December 1999) 4:25

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