I Thought the Future Would Be Cooler
Yacht · 2015
46 min · 11 tracks · electropop
A blend of infectious electropop grooves and sardonic lyrics, capturing a futuristic yet disillusioned perspective on modern life.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Thought the Future Would Be Cooler — The title track encapsulates the album's central theme of disillusionment with contemporary society, featuring a catchy chorus that juxtaposes upbeat production with cynical lyrics.
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I Wanna Fuck You Till You're Dead — This provocative song blends humor with social critique, using its cheeky title to challenge conventional attitudes about sexuality and consent within pop music.
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War on Women — A powerful anthem that addresses systemic misogyny, this track stands out for its urgent delivery and lyrical focus on women's rights, making it a significant commentary in the context of rising feminist movements.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends catchy electropop with sharp lyrics, maintaining a strong identity while exploring social themes.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tracks with driving rhythms, while the second half shifts to more contemplative and slower tempos.
- The lyrics often juxtapose personal narratives with broader social commentary, requiring listeners to engage with both the sound and the message.
- 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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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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
- infectious synth melodies for dancing
- sardonic commentary for critical listeners
- playful irreverence throughout the album
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- late-night party atmosphere
Maybe skip if you
- seeking deep emotional introspection
- prefer long, immersive compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2015, I Thought the Future Would Be Cooler is Yacht's fifth studio album and marks their transition to a more politically charged sound after their previous release, 2011's Shangri-La. By this time, the duo had shifted from their earlier party-centric themes to explore deeper societal issues, aligning with a growing trend in pop music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hot Chip· LCD Soundsystem· Empire of the Sun
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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War on Women
The verses shift from personal narratives to broader societal observations, detailing the impact of sexism in everyday life.
This structural choice links personal experiences to larger systemic issues, amplifying the urgency of the feminist message throughout the song.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Miles & Miles 8:20
- 2 White Mirror 3:12
- 3 Matter 3:57
- 4 Ringtone 4:11
- 5 I Thought the Future Would Be Cooler 3:26
- 6 LA Plays Itself 3:22
- 7 I Wanna Fuck You Till You're Dead 3:27
- 8 Hologram 3:43
- 9 Don't Be Rude 4:18
- 10 War on Women 3:13
- 11 The Entertainment 5:06
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