Instruct: Classify a given review into positive or negative sentiment.
Query: IN THE BEGINNING... WHEN WE WERE WINNING...

As a reluctant fan, having heard the name Manic Streets Preachers thrown about for years before actually hearing them, I guess I am not exactly qualified to review them based on what they have become. I don't know what they used to be or sound like. I only know that when I heard this album, I felt inspired. It struck me as something different from what I had been hearing. There is very little cynicism here and a lot of informed hope. Yes, there are hints of a social conscience, and while many artists write to causes, the Manics are not overt, are not condescending. They just play music. I can say that this album inspired me through many long days of work... in which I put on headphones to block out all the rest of my co-workers. This album has all the elements you look for: great lyrics, meaningful, rich music, very satisfying overall. Height of brilliance in the songs. This is a must-have.