Futureworld

This was probably one of the first post rock albums I ever owned, though 25 years ago, I didn’t know the term post rock and just called it indie rock. Back then, indie rock was more of a catch all term, and albums like this fit right in. I remember owning another album from these guys, but this was the one I liked the most.

It’s full of Krautrock, and motorik beats and rhythms that bring to mind Can and Neu!, while also leaning heavily into synthesizers, programmed beats, and ... read more

The songs are consistently fun and engaging. The hits hit, the atmosphere is dense, and the variety from track to track is just enough to make this albums’ “Futureworld” 😉 feel expansive. Production is a bit shaky honestly and on the louder moments it’s hard to listen sometimes. The use of static on Futureworld II and throughout some sections of the 2 songs before it is fairly unique. Like I don’t think I’ve exactly heard static the way it’s been ... read more