National Treasures – The Complete Singles
Manic Street Preachers · 2011
152 min · 38 tracks · alternative rock
Anthemic choruses and poignant lyrics meld with a raw, alternative rock sound that captures youthful disillusionment.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys reflective moments of contemplation
- Context
- Released on October 28, 2011, 'National Treasures – The Complete Singles' compiles the Manic Street Preachers' iconic singles spanning nearly two decades. By this point in their career, the band had experienced significant commercial success following their 1996 album 'Everything Must Go', and were celebrating their legacy while also introducing newer audiences to their influential music.
- If you like
- alternative rock
National Treasures – The Complete Singles is an album by Manic Street Preachers, released in 2011. Anthemic choruses and poignant lyrics meld with a raw, alternative rock sound that captures youthful disillusionment. This compilation not only showcases the band's extensive catalog but also highlights their impact on the Britpop and alternative rock scenes. The album reached number one on the UK Albums Chart, reaffirming the band's status and appeal long after their initial breakthrough in the early 90s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does National Treasures – The Complete Singles sound like?
Anthemic choruses and poignant lyrics meld with a raw, alternative rock sound that captures youthful disillusionment. Rooted in alternative rock.
What makes National Treasures – The Complete Singles by Manic Street Preachers notable?
This compilation not only showcases the band's extensive catalog but also highlights their impact on the Britpop and alternative rock scenes. The album reached number one on the UK Albums Chart, reaffirming the band's status and appeal long after their initial breakthrough in the early 90s. Released on October 28, 2011, 'National Treasures – The Complete Singles' compiles the Manic Street Preachers' iconic singles spanning nearly two decades. By this point in their career, the band had experienced significant commercial success following their 1996 album 'Everything Must Go', and were celebrating their legacy while also introducing newer audiences to their influential music.
Who is National Treasures – The Complete Singles for?
National Treasures – The Complete Singles works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and reflective moments of contemplation.
How many songs are on National Treasures – The Complete Singles?
National Treasures – The Complete Singles has 38 tracks, running approximately 152 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Motown Junk 3:59
- 2 Stay Beautiful 3:10
- 3 Love’s Sweet Exile 3:06
- 4 You Love Us 4:18
- 5 Slash ’n’ Burn 3:59
- 6 Motorcycle Emptiness Standout 6:07
- 7 Theme From M.A.S.H. (Suicide Is Painless) 3:42
- 8 Little Baby Nothing 4:40
- 9 From Despair to Where 3:37
- 10 La tristesse durera (Scream to a Sigh) 4:14
- 11 Roses in the Hospital 5:03
- 12 Life Becoming a Landslide 4:14
- 13 Faster 3:55
- 14 Revol 3:05
- 15 She Is Suffering 4:44
- 16 A Design for Life Standout 4:21
- 17 Everything Must Go 3:42
- 18 Kevin Carter 3:25
- 19 Australia 4:04
Disc 2
- 1 If You Tolerate This Your Children Will Be Next Standout 4:51
- 2 The Everlasting 6:07
- 3 You Stole the Sun From My Heart 4:22
- 4 Tsunami 3:49
- 5 The Masses Against the Classes 3:23
- 6 So Why So Sad 4:02
- 7 Found That Soul 3:07
- 8 Ocean Spray 4:13
- 9 Let Robeson Sing 3:46
- 10 There by the Grace of God 3:48
- 11 The Love of Richard Nixon 3:39
- 12 Empty Souls 4:05
- 13 Your Love Alone Is Not Enough 3:55
- 14 Autumnsong 3:41
- 15 Indian Summer 3:55
- 16 (It’s Not War) Just the End of Love 3:28
- 17 Some Kind of Nothingness 3:48
- 18 Postcards From a Young Man 3:35
- 19 This Is the Day 3:38
Release Date
October 28, 2011
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
152 min 47 sec
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