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Released 10 years ago this June

Future Present Past

The Strokes · 2016

19 min · 4 tracks · indie rock · new wave · garage rock

A gritty blend of garage rock and new wave that captures both urgency and nostalgia.

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Late Career Highlight — Re-establishes sound after a gap, showing continued vitality in their music.
Themes
post-2010 nostalgia· downtown New York grit
Career context
Released on June 3, 2016, 'Future Present Past' marked The Strokes' first release since their 2013 album 'Comedown Machine.' This EP came during a period when the band was re-establishing their sound and presence in an evolving music landscape, signaling a return to form after a hiatus.
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The New Abnormal — Continues the blend of garage rock and new wave with fresh production.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Up the Bracket by The Libertines — Shares a raw, gritty sound with nostalgic melodies and urgent lyrical themes.
Franz Ferdinand by Franz Ferdinand — Combines new wave influences with post-punk energy, creating an infectious urgency.
What Did You Expect from The Vaccines? by The Vaccines — Explores similar garage rock vibes infused with catchy hooks and a sense of youthful nostalgia.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Drag Queen 4:33
  • 2 Oblivius 4:59
  • 3 Threat of Joy 4:24
  • 4 Oblivius (Fab Moretti remix) 5:31

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