Future Me Hates Me
The Beths · 2018
38 min · 10 tracks · indie rock
Energetic guitar riffs intertwine with introspective lyrics, crafting a sound that balances catchy melodies with raw emotional honesty.
Top tracks — play these first
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Future Me Hates Me — This title track encapsulates the album's themes of self-reflection and anxiety through its catchy chorus and relatable lyrics about facing one's future regrets.
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Great No One — Opening the album with punchy guitars and dynamic shifts, this track sets the tone for the energetic yet introspective journey that follows.
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You Wouldn’t Like Me — A standout track that delves into vulnerability and self-doubt, combining sharp lyricism with an upbeat tempo that creates an engaging contrast.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The Beths' debut showcases strong melodies and engaging arrangements, balancing energy with introspection.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature upbeat tempos and energetic guitar riffs, while the fourth track introduces a slower pace with more introspective lyrics.
- Several songs utilize call-and-response vocal harmonies, creating a dynamic interplay between the lead and backing vocals.
- The album's final track ends on a sustained chord that leaves a sense of unresolved tension, contrasting with the earlier energetic tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- bittersweet reflections on youth
- steady pacing for thoughtful listening
- bright melodies with emotional depth
- for afternoon drives
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced, high-energy tracks
- seek standalone singles over cohesion
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Future Me Hates Me is The Beths' debut album, released on August 10, 2018. At this time, the band was gaining traction in the indie rock scene after several well-received EPs and live performances that showcased their tight harmonies and vibrant energy.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alvvays· Snail Mail· Girlpool
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Great No One 3:23
- 2 Future Me Hates Me 4:05
- 3 Uptown Girl 2:31
- 4 You Wouldn’t Like Me 3:32
- 5 Not Running 3:52
- 6 Little Death 4:55
- 7 Happy Unhappy 3:29
- 8 River Run:Lvl1 4:07
- 9 Whatever 4:24
- 10 Less Than Thou 4:18
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