Rate Futurology

[Mr Richey]

Just received the following text from my big brother;

FUTUROLOGY NOTES

1.Futurology

Anthemic. Memorable lyrics and melody line. Interesting production.

8/10

2.Walk Me To The Bridge

Great production. Strong 80’s feel. Nice Bass.

8/10

3.Let’s Go To War

Like the drama in the chorus. Bit flat melodically.

7/10

4.Next Jet To Leave Moscow

Nice feel. A bit boring.

6/10

5.Europa Geht Durch Mich

Whole album should have been like this. Should all have been in German. Very catchy, great Krautrock feel.

9/10

6.Divine Youth

Nice interplay of vocals. Haunting feel. Beautiful melody. Bit boring overall.

7.5/10

7.Sex, Power, Love and Money

Like the energy. Dirty feel. Catchy melody. Ultimately outstays its welcome.

7.5/10

8.Dreaming a City

Proper Low feel. Great.

9/10

9.Black Square

Doesn’t leave much impression.

5/10

10.Between the Clock and the Bed

Nice production. First half a little bland and doesn’t leave much impression. Second half takes it to a different level and redeems the track. Great closing harmonies and melody.

7/10

11.Misguided Missile

Interesting bass line and production feel. Overall boring and doesn’t stick.

6/10

12.The View From Stow Hill

Good production. Nice feel. Again, a little boring.

6/10

13.Mayakovsky

“I got blisters on my fingers” ????

Nice instrumental but not as good as DAC.

7/10

OVERALL RATING: 71%

Fantastic in parts, intriguing in others and overall a very interesting listen.

Disappointing that the Germanic feel was not explored more. Too many tracks, a smaller number of cuts with a more consistent feel could have tipped the balance. Strays a little close to Lifeblood-style blandness at times.

Very good overall, not a masterpiece but definitely impressive.