What makes Future Vintage by ¡Mayday! notable?

Future Vintage received positive reviews from critics and showcased ¡Mayday!'s ability to blend various musical styles, further cementing their place in the independent hip-hop landscape. The album's unique sound contributed to its strong performance on charts, helping it reach a broader audience and influence other artists seeking a similar balance between genres. By the time ¡Mayday! released Future Vintage in 2015, they had already established themselves in the underground hip-hop scene with their previous albums. This record served as a follow-up to their 2013 release, Believers, showcasing their growth and experimentation with live music elements alongside traditional rap production.

How many songs are on Future Vintage?

Future Vintage has 19 tracks, running approximately 78 minutes.

Future Vintage

¡Mayday! · 2015

78 min · 19 tracks · hip-hop

A vibrant fusion of hip-hop and live instrumentation that balances introspective lyrics with energetic beats.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Fuel to the Fire — This track features a gripping narrative about perseverance that resonates through its driving beat and dynamic chorus, exemplifying the album’s thematic core.
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Can’t Take It With You — The song combines reflective lyrics with an infectious melody, highlighting the band’s knack for merging introspection with catchy hooks.
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Brother — This poignant track explores themes of camaraderie and support, offering a heartfelt moment that contrasts with the album's more upbeat tracks.
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The Last Sunrise — Closing the album on a contemplative note, this track encapsulates the overall journey of self-discovery and resilience found throughout Future Vintage.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

61 /100

Treeline

Higher than 71% of albums we've rated

Future Vintage blends energetic beats with introspective lyrics, showcasing strong craftsmanship and a cohesive flow.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with live instrumentation, while the second half shifts to more introspective themes and slower tempos.
Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies, creating a rich texture that complements the instrumentation.
The album includes interludes and skits that provide narrative transitions between songs, enhancing the overall flow.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

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

1 Jettison 4:58
2 Fuel to the Fire 4:24
3 Can’t Take It With You 3:30
4 Won’t Wait 4:06
5 Coast 4:57
6 Dive 3:20
7 Something In the Air 4:04
8 Space Cadet 4:50
9 Into the Night 4:43
10 Stay Away from You 3:41
11 All the Time 4:13
12 Ten Thirty Three 3:55
13 Antenna 3:59
14 One Wing 4:57
15 Know It 4:54
16 Brother 3:23
17 Against My Better Judgement 4:55
18 The Sun Will Rise (Skit) 0:38
19 The Last Sunrise 4:59

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