Future Perfect
Autolux · 2004
51 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
A haunting blend of ethereal soundscapes and rhythmic urgency that captures a sense of melancholic futurism.
Top tracks — play these first
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Angry Candy — This track showcases the band's ability to fuse hypnotic melodies with intricate guitar work, embodying the album's experimental spirit.
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Turnstile Blues — Opening the album, this track sets a compelling tone with its driving rhythm and immersive atmosphere, encapsulating Autolux's unique approach to sound.
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Here Comes Everybody — This song highlights the band's lyrical depth and sonic complexity, balancing introspective themes with expansive instrumental sections.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's innovative production and unique sound design contribute to its distinctiveness and influence within alternative rock.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a slow, atmospheric track that gradually builds in intensity, setting a tone of tension and anticipation.
- Several tracks feature layered vocals that intertwine, creating a dense texture that enhances the ethereal quality of the sound.
- The use of unconventional song structures is prevalent, with abrupt shifts in dynamics and tempo that challenge traditional verse-chorus forms.
- The final track ends on a sustained note, leaving an unresolved feeling that echoes the album's themes of uncertainty.
- 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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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- 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
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- ethereal atmospheres for reflection
- immersive headphone experience
- soaring melodies for daydreaming
Maybe skip if you
- seeks fast-paced excitement
- prefers standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2004, Future Perfect was Autolux's debut album, emerging from the vibrant Los Angeles music scene. At this point, the band was establishing its identity amid a wave of post-rock and experimental influences. The album marked a significant entry for them, showcasing their unique sound characterized by intricate instrumentation and layered vocals.
- Stylistic neighbors
- My Bloody Valentine· Slowdive· The Jesus and Mary Chain
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Turnstile Blues 5:40
- 2 Angry Candy 4:45
- 3 Subzero Fun 3:56
- 4 Sugarless 5:22
- 5 Blanket 4:49
- 6 Great Days for the Passenger Element 5:20
- 7 Robots in the Garden 2:05
- 8 Here Comes Everybody 5:17
- 9 Asleep at the Trigger 4:45
- 10 Plantlife 4:12
- 11 Capital Kind of Strain 5:41
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