Episode 12 Futurology - Europe after Midnight.

About this episode

The episode features a deep dive into the Manic Street Preachers' album Futurology, exploring its themes and standout tracks.

This week on You Love Us , Phil is joined by co-host Darren and special guest Leigh for a deep dive into Futurology — the Manics’ icy, European road movie of an album. From the shadow of the Berlin Wall to the motorways of continental Europe, the trio unpack how Manic Street Preachers created one of the most adventurous records of their career: an album full of krautrock pulse, fractured history, glamorous decay and late-night existentialism. Expect discussion on standout tracks like “Walk Me to the Bridge”, “Europa Geht Through Mich” and “The Next Jet to Leave Moscow”,. There’s also the usual mix of trivia, tangents, strong opinions, and at least one moment where somebody gets far too emotional about motorways in Eastern Europe. Follow us on Instagram: @youloveuspodcast #ManicStreetPreachers #MSP #Futurology #YouLoveUsPodcast #WelshMusic #AlternativeRock #Britrock #MusicPodcast #Podcast #NickyWire #JamesDeanBradfield #SeanMoore #PostPunk #Krautrock #MusicHistory #AlbumDeepDive

People in this episode

Host: Phil

Guests: Darren, Leigh

Topics covered

• Futurology album analysis
• Manic Street Preachers
• European road movie
• Krautrock
• Music history
• Existential themes

Keywords

• Futurology
• Manic Street Preachers
• album review
• Krautrock
• music podcast
• European music
• existentialism
• music history

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Manic Street Preachers

Books & works: Futurology, Walk Me to the Bridge, Europa Geht Through Mich, The Next Jet to Leave Moscow

Places: Berlin Wall, Eastern Europe

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