Released 10 years ago
Give Me Your Future
Space · 2016
39 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant blend of alternative rock and pop sensibilities, infused with dreamy melodies and reflective lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Give Me Your Future — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of hope and longing, featuring an infectious chorus that invites listeners into Space's imaginative world.
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This Gorgeous Chaos — Combining lush instrumentation with introspective lyrics, this track showcases the band's ability to balance complexity and catchiness, making it a standout moment on the album.
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The Loneliest Robot — This song uses metaphorical imagery to explore feelings of isolation, resonating deeply with listeners while highlighting the band's knack for storytelling through music.
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Sharks — With its driving rhythm and sharp lyrics, 'Sharks' reflects both urgency and commentary on societal issues, reinforcing Space's relevance in contemporary music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends catchy melodies with reflective lyrics, but lacks standout moments that elevate it significantly.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks establish a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the fourth track introduces a more introspective tone with softer instrumentation.
- Several songs feature layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in the choruses.
- The album closes with a gradual build-up in 'Metropolis', which contrasts with the more upbeat nature of earlier tracks.
- 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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5/10
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady flow with whimsical melodies
- introspective moments for reflection
- for afternoon drives
- light-hearted themes with depth
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification tracks
- prefer longer, sprawling albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2016, Give Me Your Future was Space's fifth studio album, showcasing their return to form after a decade-long hiatus following the release of their fourth album in 2004. The band sought to reinvent themselves while maintaining their signature sound, appealing to both nostalgic fans and new listeners alike.
- Stylistic neighbors
- My Bloody Valentine· Ride· Lush
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Give Me Your Future 3:21
- 2 A Faster Way to Travel 3:02
- 3 This Gorgeous Chaos 3:59
- 4 A Boy Like Me 3:05
- 5 Foreign Cars 3:05
- 6 Hold No Fear 2:02
- 7 I Am the Insect 2:49
- 8 Killswitch 3:36
- 9 She's the Girl the Summer Misses the Most 3:23
- 10 The Loneliest Robot 3:28
- 11 Sharks 3:45
- 12 Metropolis 3:35
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