Album: Journal for Plague Lovers by Manic Street Preachers (2009)
Genre: Alternative Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Philosophical
Record Label: Columbia
Format: Album

Description: Journal for Plague Lovers is the ninth studio album by Welsh alternative rock band Manic Street Preachers. It was released on 18 May 2009, and features posthumous lyrics by Richey Edwards, who vanished on 1 February 1995, and was presumed deceased in 2008. It is the only Manic Street Preachers album in which the lyrics for every song were written solely by Edwards. The album cover is an original painting by Jenny Saville, who also contributed artwork for The Holy Bible.

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, 2000s, Album, Columbia

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Journal for Plague Lovers is the ninth studio album by Welsh alternative rock band Manic Street Preachers. It was released on 18 May 2009, and features posthumous lyrics by Richey Edwards, who vanished on 1 February 1995, and was presumed deceased in 2008. It is the only Manic Street Preachers album in which the lyrics for every song were written solely by Edwards. The album cover is an original painting by Jenny Saville, who also contributed artwork for The Holy Bible.

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