The Future Is Medieval
Kaiser Chiefs · 2011
53 min · 14 tracks · indie rock · punk · power pop
A vibrant mix of indie rock and power pop that captures the essence of youthful rebellion and introspection.
Why this album works
This album gained attention for its innovative marketing strategy, allowing fans to create their own tracklist from multiple songs. Although it did not achieve the same commercial success as earlier works, it still charted within the top ten in the UK Albums Chart, demonstrating the band's enduring appeal in a changing music scene.
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys wave-like pacing and builds contemplative moments of introspection
- Context
- By the time 'The Future Is Medieval' was released in 2011, Kaiser Chiefs were navigating a transitional phase following their commercially successful debut album 'Employment' (2005) and its follow-up 'Yours Truly, Angry Mob' (2007). This album marked their fourth studio release and showcased a shift towards a more experimental sound as they sought to redefine their identity in the post-Britpop landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Muse· Sting· Ed Sheeran· Kim Wilde· Dire Straits· Adele· The Chemical Brothers· Bryan Adams
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Little Shocks Standout 3:43
- 2 Things Change 3:46
- 3 Long Way From Celebrating 3:04
- 4 Starts With Nothing 5:33
- 5 Out of Focus 4:09
- 6 Dead or in Serious Trouble 2:38
- 7 When All Is Quiet 3:28
- 8 Man on Mars Standout 4:11
- 9 Child of the Jago 4:42
- 10 Heard It Break 3:09
- 11 Coming Up for Air Standout 5:35
- 12 If You Will Have Me 3:25
- 13 Kinda Girl You Are 2:38
- 14 Howlaround 3:53
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