Album: Postcards From a Young Man by Manic Street Preachers (2010)
Genre: Alternative Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Philosophical
Record Label: Columbia
Format: Album

Description: Postcards from a Young Man is the tenth studio album by Welsh alternative rock band Manic Street Preachers. It was released on 20 September 2010. The album was intended as "one last shot at mass communication". Postcards from a Young Man reached the number 3 spot on the UK charts. The Manics began recording the album (provisionally titled It's Not War - Just the End of Love) in October 2009 at their Faster Studio in Cardiff. The album was supported by the Manics' most extensive tour of the UK to date.

Artist Background: Manic Street Preachers are a Welsh alternative rock band that was formed in 1986 in Blackwood, South Wales and consists of James Dean Bradfield (lead vocals and lead guitar), Nicky Wire (bass guitar and lyrics) and Sean Moore (drums and percussion). The band is part of the Cardiff music scene, and were at their most prominent during the 1990s. They are colloquially known as "The Manics", or simply, "Manics". Originally a quartet, the band became a trio when primary lyricist and rhythm guitari... Part of the Blackwood, Wales music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: James Dean Bradfield, Suede, Mansun, Ash

Music Scene: Part of the Blackwood, Wales music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Alternative Rock, Rock/Pop, Philosophical, 2010s, Album, Columbia

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Postcards from a Young Man is the tenth studio album by Welsh alternative rock band Manic Street Preachers. It was released on 20 September 2010. The album was intended as "one last shot at mass communication". Postcards from a Young Man reached the number 3 spot on the UK charts. The Manics began recording the album (provisionally titled It's Not War - Just the End of Love) in October 2009 at their Faster Studio in Cardiff. The album was supported by the Manics' most extensive tour of the UK to date.

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