FutureNever
Daniel Johns · 2022
45 min · 12 tracks · rock music
A kaleidoscopic blend of rock and electronic elements that captures both introspection and exuberance.
Top tracks — play these first
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Reclaim Your Heart — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its anthemic chorus and themes of resilience, encapsulating Johns' journey of personal reclamation.
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Cocaine Killa — With its gritty lyrics and pulsating beat, this track confronts addiction and self-destruction, revealing a darker layer of Johns' songwriting.
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I Feel Electric — This song stands out for its infectious energy and exploration of euphoria, showcasing Johns' ability to fuse rock elements with modern production techniques.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends rock and electronic elements with strong production choices but has uneven pacing.
What we noticed
- Several tracks feature abrupt transitions between sections, such as the shift from the introspective 'Where Do We Go?' to the more upbeat 'Cocaine Killa'.
- The final track, 'Those Thieving Birds, Pt. 3', incorporates a gradual fade-out that leaves an unresolved feeling, contrasting with the more definitive endings of earlier songs.
- 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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7/10
- 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
- kaleidoscopic emotional explorations
- pulsating rhythms for movement
- short bursts of introspective energy
- conversational lyrics for engagement
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, immersive albums
- want straightforward, predictable structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- FutureNever marks Daniel Johns' first solo album in over five years, following his collaboration with the band Silverchair. This release comes after a period of personal reflection and artistic experimentation, positioning Johns at a pivotal moment in his career as he embraces new sounds and narratives.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jeff Buckley· Radiohead· Anathema
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Mansions
The bridge introduces a stark contrast by shifting from reflective nostalgia to urgent questioning about direction and purpose.
This shift emphasizes the internal conflict between longing for the past and the need for progress, a central theme throughout the album.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Reclaim Your Heart 4:13
- 2 Mansions 3:45
- 3 Where Do We Go? 2:59
- 4 Cocaine Killa 3:37
- 5 Stand 'em Up 3:40
- 6 I Feel Electric 3:56
- 7 Emergency Calls Only 4:40
- 8 Freaknever 4:30
- 9 D4NGRSBOY 4:06
- 10 When We Take Over 2:32
- 11 Someone Call an Ambulance 3:01
- 12 Those Thieving Birds, Pt. 3 4:00
What to play next
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