The Ultra Vivid Lament
Manic Street Preachers · 2021
52 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock
A contemplative blend of orchestral arrangements and introspective lyrics that evoke a sense of wistfulness and reflection.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wistful reflections on life
- steady pacing for contemplation
- introspective moments of solitude
- consistent flow through emotions
- thoughtful listening over quiet evenings
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy excitement
- prefer standalone catchy singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and relevance after a lengthy career.
- Themes
- Orwellian surveillance· personal loss· post-pandemic reflection
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2021, 'The Ultra Vivid Lament' is the eleventh studio album by Manic Street Preachers. This album arrives after a hiatus following their previous release, 'Resistance Is Futile' in 2018, showcasing the band's continued evolution in sound and lyrical depth as they explore themes of loss and identity.
- If this clicks, go next to
- Sleep Next to Plastic — Continues the introspective themes with a fresh sonic approach.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Sleep Well Beast by The National — Both albums feature orchestral elements and introspective themes of vulnerability and existential reflection.Giants of All Sizes by Elbow — Shares a contemplative atmosphere with lush arrangements, exploring themes of loss and human connection.Carrie & Lowell by Sufjan Stevens — Equally introspective with a blend of orchestral sounds and personal lyrics about grief and identity.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Still Snowing in Sapporo".
- 1 Still Snowing in Sapporo Start here 6:09
- 2 Orwellian 3:49
- 3 The Secret He Had Missed 3:39
- 4 Quest for Ancient Colour 4:08
- 5 Don’t Let the Night Divide Us 3:42
- 6 Diapause 4:59
- 7 Complicated Illusions 3:23
- 8 Into the Waves of Love 3:10
- 9 Blank Diary Entry 4:38
- 10 Happy Bored Alone 3:09
- 11 Afterending 3:53
- 12 My Drowning World 3:37
- 13 These Dark Roads 3:54
What to play next
This album is considered a Late Career Highlight in Manic Street Preachers's catalog. Shows continued vitality and relevance after a lengthy career.
Sleep Next to Plastic
2022
Continues the introspective themes with a fresh sonic approach.
Rewind the Film
2013
Sets the stage with similar reflective qualities and orchestral elements.
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