Future This
The Big Pink · 2012
44 min · 10 tracks · indie rock
A swirling blend of shimmering synths and gritty guitars that encapsulates the chaos and beauty of modern life.
Top tracks — play these first
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Stay Gold — This opening track establishes the album's dreamy atmosphere with its lush instrumentation and introspective lyrics, setting a tone of both nostalgia and yearning.
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Hit the Ground (Superman) — Blending soaring vocals with an anthemic chorus, this track exemplifies the band's ability to marry catchy melodies with introspective themes of struggle and perseverance.
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Future This — As the title track, it encapsulates the album's themes of hope and uncertainty, featuring a driving beat paired with reflective lyrics about navigating an unpredictable future.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends energetic tracks with atmospheric moments, showcasing solid craft but lacking in standout compositions.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that build intensity with layered synths and driving rhythms, while the second half shifts to more atmospheric soundscapes.
- Several tracks incorporate a call-and-response vocal style, creating a dynamic interplay between the male and female vocals.
- The use of reverb and delay effects on guitars and vocals creates a sense of space, contributing to the overall ethereal quality of the sound.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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
- steady, consistent energy levels
- long, immersive listening sessions
- layered, dense sonic textures
- dynamic emotional journeys
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Future This is The Big Pink's second album, following their critically acclaimed debut, A Brief History of Love, released in 2009. By this point, the duo was solidifying their place in the indie rock scene, navigating the balance between commercial appeal and artistic ambition.
- Stylistic neighbors
- MGMT· The War on Drugs· Tame Impala
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Stay Gold 3:38
- 2 Hit the Ground (Superman) 4:56
- 3 Give It Up 4:49
- 4 The Palace 4:19
- 5 1313 5:52
- 6 Rubbernecking 3:27
- 7 Jump Music 4:38
- 8 Lose Your Mind 4:09
- 9 Future This 3:56
- 10 77 4:43
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