Top tracks — play these first
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Future Politics — The title track encapsulates the album's central themes of hope and disillusionment in a politically charged atmosphere, blending driving beats with introspective lyrics.
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Utopia — This track offers a contemplative take on idealism versus reality, characterized by lush synths and a poignant vocal delivery that highlights the band's signature sound.
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I Love You More Than You Love Yourself — This song stands out for its emotional depth and vulnerability, as it explores themes of self-love and sacrifice against a backdrop of soaring melodies.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Future Politics combines strong thematic content with engaging production, though it doesn't fully stand out in its genre.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks build a consistent mid-tempo groove with layered synths and vocal harmonies, establishing a thematic foundation.
- Several tracks feature abrupt transitions between sections, creating a sense of unpredictability in the flow.
- The album closes with two tracks that slow the tempo significantly, allowing for a reflective conclusion.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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
- haunting explorations of modernity
- thoughtful reflections on utopia
- immersive soundscapes for contemplation
- cathartic moments of emotional release
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, high-energy tracks
- want straightforward structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2017, Future Politics is Austra's third studio album, following the acclaimed album Olympia from 2013. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their place in the synth-pop and new wave scenes, expanding their sound while deepening their thematic focus on political and emotional landscapes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Grimes· Bat for Lashes· Phantogram
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 We Were Alive 4:35
- 2 Future Politics 4:09
- 3 Utopia 4:03
- 4 I’m a Monster 4:38
- 5 I Love You More Than You Love Yourself 4:58
- 6 Angel in Your Eye 3:14
- 7 Freepower 5:09
- 8 Gaia 3:08
- 9 Beyond a Mortal 5:45
- 10 Deep Thought 1:09
- 11 43 4:28
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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