Lifeblood @ 20: MSP's Most Underrated Album?

In this video, indie miners dive into a 20-year retrospective of the Manic Street Preachers' album "Lifeblood," discussing its themes of alienation, solitude, and the quieter shift in the band's musical direction. Released in 2004, "Lifeblood" marked a departure from the band’s earlier, more political work, embracing a softer tone that reflected the personal challenges within the band, notably after the disappearance of lyricist Richey Edwards. Despite receiving mixed reviews and a lukewarm initial reception, the album has aged well, meriting a reassessment of its place in the band's storied discography.

Chapters:
00:27 - The Run Down
03:00 - Was this album misunderstood?
06:30 - Reference points
09:25 - The reissue... any nuggets?

[grasshopper]

So good to see other Aussies talking about the @manics !

[drearyaugust]

Excellent video guys, always down for some manics discussions! First off, love the humorous little edits 😂
I like this album a lot, many songs deserved so much more recognition. The somber, reflective atmosphere might not have appealed to anyone? James' vocals are especially beautiful on this album, like on "I live to fall asleep" - just astounding!
"The love of Richard Nixon" i hated and thought it was rubbish filler until giving it a shot again when they dropped the updated video a month ago - suddenly it clicked and had it on repeat many times after haha.

[lawrencetheuniqueone]

My fave band. It is their worst Lp along side GT and Gold Against