Manic Street Preachers Postcards From A Young Man CD Album

Postcards From A Young Man finds Manic Street Preachers in a widescreen, anthemic mode, blending bold choruses, rich arrangements, and the band’s trademark lyrical bite. Released in 2010, the album leans into a more accessible, melodic rock sound while retaining the emotional weight and political edge that define the Manics’ catalogue. Guest appearances from Ian McCulloch, John Cale, and Duff McKagan add texture and depth to a record the band described as “one last shot at mass communication.”

Track Listing

1. (It’s Not War) Just The End Of Love – 3:28

2. Postcards From A Young Man – 3:36

3. Some Kind Of Nothingness – 3:50
   Vocals – Ian McCulloch

4. The Descent (Pages 1 & 2) – 3:27

5. Hazelton Avenue – 3:24

6. Auto‑Intoxication – 3:48
   Keyboards, Noise – John Cale

7. Golden Platitudes – 4:24
   Mixed By – Tom Elmhirst

8. I Think I Found It – 3:07

9. A Billion Balconies Facing The Sun – 3:39
   Bass – Duff McKagan

10. All We Make Is Entertainment – 4:15

11. The Future Has Been Here 4Ever – 3:39
    Mixed By – Dave Eringa

12. Don’t Be Evil – 3:18

Features

European CD album edition
Columbia / Sony Music release
Guest appearances from Ian McCulloch, John Cale, and Duff McKagan
Anthemic alternative rock with orchestral and melodic elements
Includes “(It’s Not War) Just The End Of Love” and “Postcards From A Young Man”

Information

Artist: Manic Street Preachers
Title: Postcards From A Young Man
Label: Columbia / Sony Music
Catalog Numbers: 88697741882
Format: CD, Album
Country: Europe
Released: 20 September 2010
Genre: Rock
Style: Alternative Rock, Indie Rock