Gold Against the Soul

by Manic Street Preachers

Gold Against the Soul cover art

Moving away from the raw punk aesthetic of their debut, the Welsh quartet embraced a more polished arena-rock sound for their sophomore effort. The lyrical content shifted inward, trading broad political manifestos for themes of depression, alienation, and the corrupting nature of fame, hinting at the darker thematic turns that would define their immediate future.

Genres

  • Hard Rock
  • Alternative Rock

Tracklist

  1. Sleepflower
  2. From Despair to Where
  3. La Tristesse Durera (Scream to a Sigh)
  4. Yourself
  5. Life Becoming a Landslide
  6. Drug Drug Druggy
  7. Roses in the Hospital
  8. Nostalgic Pushead
  9. Symphony of Tourette
  10. Gold Against the Soul