"Everything Must Go" is the fourth studio album by the Welsh alternative rock band Manic Street Preachers, released in 1996. The album represents a significant turning point for the band, marking a departure from their earlier punk-inspired sound and embracing a more melodic and anthemic rock approach.
Featuring tracks such as "A Design for Life," "Everything Must Go," and "Kevin Carter," the album showcases the band's knack for crafting memorable hooks, poignant lyrics, and expansive arrangements. The songs on "Everything Must Go" explore themes of loss, redemption, and the search for meaning in a changing world, reflecting the band members' personal struggles and experiences.
The album received widespread critical acclaim upon its release, with many praising its ambitious songwriting and emotional depth. "Everything Must Go" became a commercial success, reaching the top of the UK Albums Chart and earning the band widespread recognition and acclaim.
With its anthemic choruses, lush production, and introspective lyrics, "Everything Must Go" remains one of Manic Street Preachers' most beloved and enduring albums. It solidified their status as one of the leading bands of the Britpop era and helped introduce their music to a wider audience around the world.
