Beautiful Future
Primal Scream · 2008
54 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of alternative rock and electronic soundscapes, merging introspection with danceable grooves.
Why this album works
'Beautiful Future' received positive reviews, with notable mentions in outlets like NME and The Guardian, praising its fusion of styles. It marked a significant moment for the band as they navigated the shifting landscape of alternative music in the late 2000s, influencing a wave of British indie acts.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo dance grooves introspective themes with energy for evening gatherings
- Context
- Released in early 2008, 'Beautiful Future' was Primal Scream's seventh studio album, arriving after their 2006 release 'Riot City Blues.' The band was exploring new sonic territories, incorporating more electronic elements while maintaining their rock roots, signifying a period of artistic experimentation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Duran Duran· Depeche Mode· Muse· Robbie Williams· Bryan Adams· Manic Street Preachers· The Cure· Placebo
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Beautiful Future Standout 5:09
- 2 Can't Go Back Standout 3:44
- 3 Uptown 4:50
- 4 The Glory of Love 3:11
- 5 Suicide Bomb Standout 5:51
- 6 Zombie Man 3:37
- 7 Beautiful Summer 4:43
- 8 I Love to Hurt (You Love to Be Hurt) 4:32
- 9 Over & Over 4:33
- 10 Necro Hex Blues 3:34
- 11 The Glory of Love (single version) 3:13
- 12 Urban Guerrilla 3:25
- 13 Time of the Assassins 3:36
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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