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'Journal for Plague Lovers' is the ninth studio album by Welsh alternative rock band Manic Street Preachers, released on 18 May 2009. The album features lyrics exclusively written by former guitarist Richey Edwards, who disappeared in 1995 and was presumed deceased in 2008. Recorded between October 2008 and February 2009, it was produced by Steve Albini and Dave Eringa. The album received critical acclaim, debuting at number three on the UK Albums Chart. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Journal_for_Plague_Lovers?utm_source=openai))
