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The Future Is Your Past

The Brian Jonestown Massacre · 2023

39 min · 10 tracks · psychedelic rock

A kaleidoscope of swirling melodies and hypnotic rhythms captures the essence of 60s psychedelia with a modern twist.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Do Rainbows Have Ends — Opening with an infectious groove, this track sets a vibrant tone for the album while showcasing the band's ability to intertwine catchy melodies with deeper introspective lyrics.
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    Nothing Can Stop the Sound — This track exemplifies the album's theme of resilience, with its driving rhythm and uplifting chorus that inspires listeners to embrace positivity amidst challenges.
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    The Light Is About to Change — A standout moment that captures a sense of anticipation, this song features lush instrumentation and evokes a feeling of hope and transformation as it progresses.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short, engaging listening sessions
  • introspective, reflective moods
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • vibrant, textured soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on February 10, 2023, The Future Is Your Past is The Brian Jonestown Massacre's latest album, following their 2019 release, Something Else. At this point in their career, the band continues to evolve while maintaining their signature sound, reflecting over two decades of musical exploration and reinvention.
Stylistic neighbors
The Dandy Warhols· Tame Impala· Spiritualized

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • The Light Is About to Change

    The bridge introduces a shift in perspective, moving from doubt to certainty as it suggests imminent change.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Do Rainbows Have Ends 3:23
  • 2 Nothing Can Stop the Sound 3:29
  • 3 The Light Is About to Change 4:25
  • 4 Fudge 4:31
  • 5 Cross Eyed Gods 3:21
  • 6 As the Carousel Swings 4:58
  • 7 The Mother of All Fuckers 4:49
  • 8 All the Feels 3:09
  • 9 Your Mind Is My Cafe 2:26
  • 10 Stuck to Yous 4:44

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