Future World cover

Future World

Pretty Maids · 1987

40 min · 9 tracks · hard rock · power metal · traditional heavy metal

A vibrant blend of hard rock and power metal packed with anthemic choruses and soaring melodies.

Why this album works

'Future World' is significant for its commercial success, breaking into various charts across Europe and solidifying Pretty Maids’ reputation in the power metal genre. The title track has become a staple in their live performances and has been influential in shaping the sound of emerging hard rock bands in the late '80s.
Best for
steady mid-tempo anthems sing-along choruses with friends vibrant energy for road trips
Context
Released on April 20, 1987, 'Future World' was Pretty Maids' third studio album, positioning them firmly within the European heavy metal scene. Following their successful second album, 'Red, Hot and Heavy', this record showcased their maturation in sound and songwriting as they began to gain international recognition.
Stylistic neighbors
Marty Friedman· Riot V· Rainbow

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Future World Standout 5:22
  • 2 Loud 'n' Proud Standout 3:50
  • 3 Love Games 4:11
  • 4 Yellow Rain 5:29
  • 5 Rodeo 4:13
  • 6 We Came to Rock Standout 4:29
  • 7 Needles in the Dark 5:02
  • 8 Eye of the Storm 4:55
  • 9 Long Way to Go 3:27

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