The Future Will Come
The Juan MacLean · 2009
60 min · 10 tracks · electronica
A vibrant blend of dance-punk and electronica, pulsating with infectious grooves and introspective lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Future Will Come — This title track encapsulates the album's thematic exploration of hope and uncertainty through a dynamic blend of driving rhythms and poignant melodies.
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Tonight — Spanning over ten minutes, Tonight showcases a hypnotic build-up that immerses listeners in a euphoric journey, reflecting the band's ability to craft extended dancefloor anthems.
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Happy House — With its upbeat tempo and catchy hook, Happy House serves as a celebration of community and connection, embodying the album's spirited essence while appealing to both club-goers and casual listeners alike.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends dance-punk and electronica with varied energy levels, showcasing strong production and thoughtful arrangements.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature driving beats and layered synths, establishing a high-energy atmosphere.
- Tracks four through six introduce more melodic elements, with varying tempos that create a sense of ebb and flow.
- The final four tracks shift towards a more introspective tone, often incorporating vocal samples that add depth to the sound.
- 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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6/10
- 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
Known within its scene. 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
- pulsating rhythms for dancing
- introspective moments between tracks
- energizing late-night gatherings
- dynamic shifts in pacing
- reflective exploration of life
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2009, The Future Will Come marked The Juan MacLean's second full-length album, following their debut, Less Than Human from 2005. At this point in their career, the band had established themselves within the dance-punk scene but sought to expand their sound into more melodic and emotive territories.
- Stylistic neighbors
- LCD Soundsystem· Hot Chip· Soulwax
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Simple Life 8:38
- 2 The Future Will Come 4:55
- 3 One Day 4:16
- 4 A New Bot 3:16
- 5 Tonight 10:09
- 6 No Time 3:55
- 7 Accusations 5:32
- 8 The Station 3:40
- 9 Human Disaster 3:44
- 10 Happy House 12:27
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