Futurology
Manic Street Preachers · 2014
61 min · 17 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant fusion of electronic elements and alternative rock, exploring themes of futurism and social critique.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo rhythmic flow
- thought-provoking social commentary themes
- vibrant energy for road trips
- engaging narratives across tracks
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek purely instrumental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Ambitious themes and critical acclaim mark it as an artistic high point.
- Themes
- futuristic vision· Moscow dislocation· socio-political critique
- Career context
- By 2014, Manic Street Preachers were well into their career, with 'Futurology' marking their eleventh studio album. This release followed their critically acclaimed album 'Rewind the Film' (2013), showcasing a shift towards more experimental sounds. The band was in a phase of artistic evolution, blending their signature rock style with electronic influences.
- If this clicks, go next to
- Resistance Is Futile — Continues the electronic elements and social themes, expanding the sonic landscape.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
-
Kid A by Radiohead — Shares a blend of electronic experimentation and alternative rock, exploring themes of alienation.Sleep Well Beast by The National — Merges atmospheric soundscapes with introspective lyrics, reflecting on modern societal issues.Four by Bloc Party — Combines punchy rock with electronic elements, addressing contemporary themes of identity and change.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Futurology".
- 1 Futurology Start here 3:05
- 2 Walk Me to the Bridge 3:14
- 3 Let’s Go to War 2:58
- 4 The Next Jet to Leave Moscow 3:22
- 5 Europa Geht Durch Mich 3:24
- 6 Divine Youth 3:22
- 7 Sex, Power, Love and Money 3:13
- 8 Dreaming a City (Hughesovka) 4:40
- 9 Black Square 4:07
- 10 Between the Clock and the Bed 3:35
- 11 Misguided Missile 4:19
- 12 The View From Stow Hill 4:08
- 13 Mayakovsky 3:41
- 14 Antisocialmanifesto 3:01
- 15 Kodawari 3:20
- 16 Ocean Spray (live at the O2) 4:35
- 17 You Love Us (live at the O2) 3:31
What to play next
This album is considered a Critical Peak in Manic Street Preachers's catalog. Ambitious themes and critical acclaim mark it as an artistic high point.
Resistance Is Futile
2018
Continues the electronic elements and social themes, expanding the sonic landscape.
Rewind the Film
2013
Sets the stage with reflective themes and a more melodic sound leading into Futurology.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.