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Sounds like a lot of music I was listening to circa 2007. I knew "It's Not Over Yet" already, but had honestly forgotten it existed until it started playing. It's fine, not standout or revolutionary, but a decent representation of late-00s UK alt rock
Noisy Y2K screamo punk.
Indie delight
wasn't a fan but at least it was interesting at times
Going back and forth on this one, early on I liked the lyrics but not the music. Then it flipped (specifically Musik). It was punk rock meets metal meets new wave electronic. It was unique and different but just a little more polish would have me enjoying it more.
This album of mediocre mid to late ‘00’s alt rock started off strong with the first two songs, but then moved into a ubiquitous alt rock snooze fest and never recovered. It’s not bad, just boring. I’m not a huge fan of rock music from this decade because it almost always feels so ran through.
This was a nice surprise! Never heard of this band and was digging the sounds. Especially liked the first three songs.
Brit trash rock, but I actually kind of liked it. Except Atlantis to Interzone, I’m surprised my ears aren’t bleeding after that one.
It was neat.
Surprised by how much I enjoyed this. Great, fun record
Definitely an odd inclusion given how New Rave completely failed as a genre and went nowhere, but this album is actually pretty good. Not quite a 4 star good, but close
So. Much. Compression. I feel this album has the sound of trying to sound "disturbed", "dark" etc. without really succeeding. I'm not a big fan of that. Even when songs had ideas I appreciated briefly they turned it into something I disliked. Still, I've heard worse. 2/5
Some of the more enjoyable punk rock so far
Tremendo, lleno de colores, distorsión, ruiditos, cositas. Está genial bro, me re gusta. Es ese rockcito divertido de escuchar que nunca va a cansar
Half of this album was ok, the other half just straight up annoyed me. It’s just mostly a lot of noise for me, which as a guy that likes metal and hard rock, is a bit ironic. It’s like they put all the 2000’s indie music into a blender and played a lot noise over it. Is this what they call “new rave”? Jesus, it’s not for me. I mean, some songs like Two Receivers and Golden Skans are fine. But, I’m just getting tired of this kind of shit. Like, I try not to bring up the obvious British bias the original book seems to have and give every album a chance. But like, for every album like this from the UK that I get, I like it like…60% of the time. This one just came and went for me like the rest. Ugh, next. Favorite track: Golden Skans Other hits: Two Receivers, Gravity’s Rainbow, It’s Not Over Yet, As Above So Below
vuonna ruuvvi ja naula kuulin atlantis to interzone crystal castles remixin juutuubissa ja pyörryin siihen paikkaan.. incredible sounds for 5 year old.. ambulanssi soinnut weeeooeeeoooweeeeooeeooo. ja basso duumbdum dum dum dum dum dam dam dam.. ja vesi lirputus teknoversio ja hertzit nousee blul blu blu blublupliplipliplpilp. tosiaan originaali versio on aivan helvetisti paskempi ei siinä, se vaan piti sanoa tähän väliin. pikku kommenttia tähän väliin jos saisi tehdä, sallitaanko... niin ja aika huono albumi, odotin tosiaan vähän parempaa mutta en sitä saanut ja pettymys on karvasta joulukinkkua, eli sinappista. atlantis to interzone
Not for me. The voice reminded me of Owl City. Like nails on a chalkboard.
There were bits of this album I really liked, but overall it felt quite confused
Never really heard of these guys outside of one song. Really enjoyed the overall vibe of this album
The "New Rave" movement was very brief but good fun, and I don't mind it being documented in the list. Excellent singles, and good energy throughout the album.
Quite a fun listen. It's high energy, has catchy hooks. Some of the vocals are a bit screamy but it's not over the top. Can't make heads or tails of the lyrics on a casual listen but there seem to be lots of references sprinkled in
Вроде что-то не совсем обычное, но не зашло
Never heard of this band before. This just got worse the longer it went on.
Like the Wiki says, very reminiscent of Bloc Party and Franz Ferdinand. Never heard this before (except Golden Skans which reminds me of the Dandy Warhols) , but really enjoyed it. Lots of elements of an era/bands that are right up my alley Highlights: golden skans
This falls into the deep abyss of I’ve heard this exact album on this list hundreds of times
Had its moments but in the end didn't really distinguish itself from other indie/pop rock albums I've listened to and enjoyed more.
Quite good and competent danceable indie-garage-rock-pop. The swinging beats and basslines separate them from the boring pack, but it is only almost there. It is telling that (IMO) their best song is a cover
Out the gate I’m in. It’s got a texture I dig.
Hay canciones buenas pero otras no ajsjsjjs
Pretty underwhelming effort. I should like this but it just didn't click for me.
Hate for British aside, pretty good
They keep coming up in my random playlist generator but I wasn't too impressed with the singles. The rest of the album is amazing though. Should have searched them out earlier. Moving them into my steady rotation.
Id say 4 out of 5, its pretty good
Didn’t expect to like it because of the genre but very fun catchy prog grunge album
Seemed just okay.
This record is fire
This was decent. I had this album back in the day because I was obsessed with Arctic Monkeys and this came recommended for fans of AM. Just like then, I didn't find anything here that blew me away but it's solid.
Didn’t make it past song 4. Can hear the 00’s alt/indie rock influence in there but not used effectively to my taste.
2.5 I wanted to like this but nothing really stood out. Didnt notice any hooks (memorable ones anyway) in the songs.
Never listened to anything from this band, but I'm a fan. Surprised this came out in 2007, sounds more recent. Some Cage the Elephant vibes which I dig.
It feels like Ok Go describing their dungeons and dragons game through song.
1st half is 3.5 second half is 4.
Pretty generic 2000s indie rock.
Great to get back to some decent music after too much American pap.
Enjoyed this album. A bit all over the place, stylistically. Leans into being a bit absurd. Fun time.
Enjoyed it
yeah it's fine. not my era
I think I'd love this if I was into it as a teenager when it first came out, but I can see the appeal
Recorded horribly. Music is meh.
A few really strong songs here and there. The rest blend together and don't grab one's attention.
did not finish but seemed cool
this has no reason to be on the list, and if I hear another album with a hidden track behind 15 mins of silence I might freak
It was fine.
Meh
solid indie rock record
It’s only the Arctic Monkeys that survived the British indie rock fad, nobody really talks about other bands from this era. They’re out of relevance but I do like this album. Lead vocalist is married to Keira Knightley, lucky bastard…
I've never heard of Klaxons before, but after listening to 10cc's Sheet Music yesterday, this album cover is giving me some really off-putting vibes. I'll do my best to give this album a fair shot, but I'm going to come unglued if this is another crummy and weird pop album. I don't think it would be fair to call this album crummy, but it was certainly underwhelming and not really my jam. This album started off pretty strong, with "Two Receivers," which happened to be my favorite song on the album. I really enjoyed the energy and the piano on this leadoff track. There were some other little sound elements that were great too, and this was easily the most unique song on the album. But from there, this album lost me. For an electronic and dance album, Myths of the Near Future was really lacking when it comes to catchy hooks or memorable melodies. This album had some good energy, but the overall sound of it kind of felt like the band was throwing things at the wall to see what would stick, and sadly, nothing really did. "Golden Skans" and "Totem On The Timeline" were okay, but they were ultimately forgettable once I was done listening to them. This album had some promise from the leadoff track, but the payoff never came.
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Solidly ok
This was pretty good. Strong Foster the People vibes here (which is fine with me) if not quite as good. 3.6
"Myths of the Near Future" is loud. And noisy. Yet it does have a few hooks and shows some aspects of decent song writing. I will give them credit for their ability to generate energy and movement in a somewhat sonically coherent landscape, but at the end of the day, this comes across as bad video game music based on Klaxons' favourite literature. I found this to be unengaging and, at times, quite irritating. My disinterest was so deep that it made me long for the disappointing Franz Ferdinand album I reviewed a few weeks ago, which, in comparison, feels superior to this album. For something much more enjoyable in this genre, try Of Montreal (or even Bloc Party). (Better than a 1, but not quite a 2... rounding up.)
Too grating for me, especially last night. Didn't hate it, but it really did feel like a chore.
Reminds me a bit of early Arctic Monkeys at times, but more interesting in a lot of areas.
Not bad, but not for me.
Some songs here are not that good and pretty boring (and at least one with very poor production), but the rest, especially in the later half, are quite catchy and entertaining. There's nothing impressive here and the quality is a bit inconsistent, but overall I had fun listening to this album. 7/10
Two outlier tracks, Atlantis To Interzone and Four Horsemen Of 2012, prevent this from being a consistently good record. I will admit, though, that I enjoyed this significantly more than I thought I would after seeing the description "rave rock". Apart from the singing, which is almost bad enough to be comparable to punk, the cool synths save it and then some. Lots of nifty layering, modern clean production, and gritty guitarwork give Myths Of The Near Future a pretty darn satisfying sound. I will say, it really doesn't sound like rave music, even for its time. The singing and instrumentation are too human for that. Piano is used only sparingly (and mostly in low octaves) but I still appreciate its presence. Golden Skans is the best song on here, no question. Sounds a bit like Coldplay. One of the measures of good singing is when it's difficult to hear an accent. Luckily, that's the norm with most music - but not most of this album, hence my complaint above. In Golden Skans, it's much harder to make out the singer's thick English accent. Good drumming, overlapping vocal harmonies, and thick texture that's extremely reminiscent of the good ol' 2000s. Two Receivers also deserves a shoutout for kind of being the Klaxons' Astronomy Domine. Probably because of the retro-space noises and 5th-interval harmonies in the singing. This is another song where the singing is genuinely good. (In contrast, take the lead single from the album, Magick. It's energetic and bursting with techno rock elements like the other tracks, but the singing makes it sound... amateur, I guess?) 3/5 Key tracks: Two Receivers, Golden Skans, As Above So Below
Never heard of this band before. Pretty good. A lot like Franz Ferdinand, and the Killers. So if you like those bands you will probably like this.
Kind of a shit ass era for music
fun dance rock but gets boring after a while
3.4 - Fun, but that's all
I was the exact target audience for the Klaxons. At the time this was a certified classic, but now it sounds quite dated, though I will say the 4 singles that I recall all still slap pretty hard. Most of the rest of the tracks are poor imitations of the singles, filled with gibberish lyrics that sound very much like they're trying to be quirky cool. The production is also pretty awful. Some songs have an almost garage feel to them, which doesn't work well with their futuristic sonic aesthetic. Maybe its just the fact that the "DJ! Uh uh uh" sounds that kick off "Atlantis to Interzone" were pre-sets on a cheap keyboard I played as a teenager. This was probably super cool to me at the time but just cheapens the track now. Idk, its still pretty fun. 3.2/5
Never heard of this group but I'll check out more of their stuff.
I guess this is fine as casual music. I don't hate it. I think it has some interesting electronic arrangements. But overall, it sounds to me like every guitar driven band from that era. Nothing too exciting. Hardly any interesting chord progressions. It's the kind of rock that doesn't brother me but I don't really like it. It's just MEH.
This was pretty good! I could see this growing on me more if I listened to it a few more times.
Cementing that mid-to-late 00s indie is just not my vibe. Didn't like it then, don't like it now. Zzz. No surprise at all this has since been removed from the list. I also feel like the mixing on this is really weird. I struggle to pick out vocals and the guitar frequency physically hurt me at points.
Great album!
Apparantly this was released a week before I left the UK. There exists a parallel universe where I hear this album the day before my flight, fall in love with it's Ballard n Burroughs reference points and instead decide to stay and become the No.1 fan of their self-monikored "New Rave" scene, having it large at the NME New Rave Revolution Tour with the Klaxons, SHITDISCO and Datarock. Except..it's terrible....this feels and sounds like the last stand for Indie Rock Bands, a mix of all the worst parts of all those that went before - how the f*ck it won the Mercury that year (vs. Back to Black amongst others!) will remains a mystery, they must have had serious Kompromat on the judges!!
My overriding thought after hearing this album in its entirety comprised “Is Golden Skans included on a FIFA release? It sounds like a FIFA song”, beyond that I’ve got little opinion. I like the cover of ”it’s not over yet” and didn’t realise that was the Klaxons. Aside from that, some nice but often overly soft production, and a tendency to dangerously flirt with the type of dire pop rock that could be from McFly. I have no reason to ever listen to this again before I die.
Oh yeah, I dig this.
Never heard of Klaxons before this, but Myths of the Near Future really surprised me. I went in totally blind and came out a fan. It’s chaotic in a good way — like a mix of indie rock, dance punk, and some weird cosmic energy. The whole thing has a raw, energetic vibe that keeps it interesting from start to finish. The songs bleed into each other with a kind of manic cohesion that somehow works. It’s not something I’d normally seek out, but I’m glad I gave it a shot — definitely a hidden gem. Favorite song: Two Receivers.
Pass.
Nie jest to mój ulubiony britrockowy zespół, ale nadal duch gatunku unosi się nad wodami. Pierwsza połowa płyty dużo mocniejsza, z pomysłem, z własnym stylem. Druga robi się trochę chaotyczna i niespójna. 8/10
I unapologetically love this album and have for a long time. It's just a fucking blast.
Bought this on release. This is fine. Nothing more. It’s a bit scatter fun and ‘noise’ to be anything more than fine.
I remember trying to like this as a teenager, forcing myself like learning to drink coffee. It’s still hype holding together posh boy edge, but I’m half here for nostalgia now - it’s an objective 1.5, I admit.
Myths of the Near Future is a mix of dance-punk, new wave, and indie rock that sounds interesting on paper but ultimately feels pretty average in execution. There’s a futuristic, sci-fi theme running through the album, both in its lyrics and electronic flourishes, but while the band clearly has musical talent, most of the songs just don’t leave a lasting impact. Golden Skans and It’s Not Over Yet are the highlights, with their smooth melodies and catchy hooks, but beyond those, the rest of the album tends to blur together. Tracks like Gravity’s Rainbow and Magick bring energy, but nothing really stands out as particularly special—it all just sounds nice without being truly memorable. The biggest issue is that while the album is polished and full of layered sounds, it lacks real depth or variety. The vocals are almost always stacked with effects, the guitars and synths fill every space, and the songs follow a similar structure, making it hard to pick out anything truly distinctive. It’s an album that plays well in the moment but doesn’t stick with you once it’s over. There’s nothing particularly bad about Myths of the Near Future, but there’s also not much to get excited about either. It’s fine, but it’s hard to see it as anything more than that.
this is so 2007 - derogatory - so tired of this UK shit
Not really my thing but I liked: Atlantis To Interzone Gravity's Rainbow - like the drumming and keyboard in this
Two Receivers // Atlantis To Interzone // Golden Skans // Totem On The Timeline // Magick // It’s Not Over Yet //
Ahh, I'm 18 again. Dancing around with a pint of fosters and an endless desire for 'new' music and other new conquests. Some of that new music wasn't always that great though. This is probably one of those. Still... Memories!
De Tuuters. De naam zegt me niks moet ik zeggen. Aanvankelijk klinkt het als een mengeling van Bloc Party en Muse. Een stukje Kaiser Ferdinand / Franz Chiefs erbij ook, maar die hoor ik vandaag blijkbaar overal in terug, zie m'n vorige rating. Als ik de hit hoor dan snap ik ook wel dat het me niks zegt, want dat soort muziek gaat bij mij als het op de radio voorbij komt het ene oor in en het andere oor uit. Ik vind de hit ook niet het leukste nummer van het album. Beoordelen dan maar. Qua cijfer zit ik ongeveer op de 3,5. Een 3 is te laag, een 4 is eigenlijk te hoog want af en toe is het net teveel herrie en het album boeit me eigenlijk net niet genoeg voor een 4. Nadat ik dit typte heb ik even gekeken wat m'n compagnon gaf en die zat met exact hetzelfde probleem. Hij gaf een 4, dus het lijkt me duidelijk wat mij te doen staat nu.
Some good songs decent album 7/10
Every song sounds the same.
ruin
Ok but not memorable
Not bad - a nice break from all the technotronica that's been coming my way.
Didn't really listen to this in it's time. It's strange, beyond golden skans and it's not over yet I fon't recognise any of these songs. But those two were big in my life for a time. And then the album shows a greater deal of depth and variety than I would have expected. I loved Kasier Chiefs and Hard-Fi and could sing entire albums of theirs to you but they are very one note by comparison. Enjoyable. I wish there was a 2.5 starts options but I'll give them the benefit of the doubt and go for 3. If someone put this on I'd let it all play.
C’était fun
Absolutely fucking woeful.
Golden Skans and It's Not Over Yet stuck out as particularly good. Looking at Spotify stats, they are the most listened to so that makes sense. Rest were meh to annoyingly repetitive.
This was interesting but I didn’t find authentic particularly outstanding with it.
Peppy & sassy! Equal parts clever and fun! Totally enjoyable!
Very acceptable offering... Good lyrics/music mix
Really, really strong start to this album that doesn't quite manage to maintain that momentum throughout. It's still well worth a listen and one I'm keen to get back to again.
I hate English people.
The klaxons remind me of high school nights of fifa tournaments and pot. Gladen Skans is featured on FIFA10... hence the nostalgia
I'm like 0/eleventy on liking Indie Rock bands from England in the Aughts on this list. Just not my thing. 2/5
An interesting album that doesn't live up to its full potential. I like the noise elements and wish they fully committed to that sound, because the pop, indie rock, brit pop or whatever you want to call it elements are easy the worst part of this album. I feel like if they removed those popier elements I would have enjoyed this a lot more. High 3.
Meh, this was middling at best. If I weren't cleaning the kitchen while listening I would have been fast forwarding through a lot of it.
I think they are interesting....but not top 1001
This was a very mid album. Like everything else
club classics vol one was far more club than this
Unemorable really. I don't love it, i don't hate it. It'll go down to me as just some more noise. Not quire sure how this made it on the list - but it didn't really do anything for me.
Never heard of them! Enjoyable.
I kind of liked this. Never heard of them.
Relentless and some good ideas but a bit overblown
Having heard Klaxons before I thought this might be pretty cool, especially having already heard “Golden Skans” and “It’s Not Over Yet”, but I was wrong. Techno indie’s just not really for me, the two mentioned tracks are the only good tracks IMO. It’s mediocre and mostly unentertaining. 3, only because of those two tracks previously mentioned.
Track selection is key to any good album. And my favorite thing about this one is that they kept it to under 40 minutes.
Next time I want to jump up and down for 35 minutes with music I might choose this album - or not.
I don't know if this is good rave music per se, but compared to what we've had recently this sounded good and I'd listen again. 3.5 rounded up.
I don't love the falsetto, auto-tuned (or whatever) vocals, but I don't hate them either. The music's interesting. I like it more than I would have thought from something in the "new-rave" genre. 3.5*
This wasn’t too bad. I’m close to 900 albums into my list and at this point, I bristle quite a bit when I see “English” and “Dance” next to each other in a description. So, I can say I was please when this turned out to be more dance-y and rock than electronic rock, which is what I expected.
Actually pretty tame
Liked it more than I thought it would, it had me tapping my foot along as I listened. It is just another album where you go, what exactly is special enough about this album that it warrants a place on this list?
Not bad. Has a nice energy.
A weird brit pop synth heavy album that no one really asked for or needed. Although some people seem to like it. A couple of nice moments in some songs but not going back to listening to much of it any time soon.
English Indie Rock that reminds me of Muse with driving rhythms and suspended chords and cool keyboards and heavy bass. Vocals is reminiscent of Brandon Flowers (The Killers). The band only released three albums.
Didn't know what to expect at all. Was really surprised. Some of the tracks sounded familiar. I actually really enjoyed it. Highlights: Atlantis To Interzone Golden Skans Forgotten Works
Nicht alles schlecht. Einige Titel klingen frisch und unverbraucht, manches nur schräg. Ok, aber nichts für die Dauerschleife.
Never heard of this band before. I didn't hate it.
I feel like this one was a 3 through and through. Nothing off-putting and it was enjoyable to listen to. If it grabbed my attention more with one or two great songs, it could've gotten into the 4 conversation.
It's funny to listen to this 'nu-rave' album back without that term being rammed into your skull. This is actually more of a punk album. A lot more racous than I remember.
This was surprisingly nice! I realised while listening that I was familiar with some of the songs, even though I've never heard of this band. The entire album was fun and catchy, and sure, maybe it sounded like a typical indie rock record, but the prog elements added some bite to it. Would reccomend for sure. 4 stars
слишком много клаксонов, что за музыка неотложки
IDK what genre of music this is, but it shouldn't exist.
1.5*
Didn't know what to expect but was not disappointed some cool tunes in there!
its pretty decent for what it is but i think i would’ve enjoyed this one more if i were a british teenager in the 2000’s. Also “Golden Skans” is a banger.
this was enjoyable but idk that i'd ever choose to listen to it
It was a nice rock album and I especially liked the track Atlantis to Interzone.
I didn’t make it all the way through maybe just wasn’t feeling it? Nothing really stood out to me for some reason?
Reminded me in part of Franz Ferdinand, but edgier. Not bad.
Never heard of these guys before! Love the album and will definitely be listening to it again. Nothing too flashy here, just good old (not that old) indie rock similar to Franz Ferdinand or Cage the elephant
Theoretically I should love this album. There's a unifying concept, lots of dissonance mixed with melody, and some rewarding compositions. Unfortunately, no matter how interesting it is to listen to, I don't feel it. It's not connecting with me beyond on a surface level. I've even owned a copy of this album for over a decade, but only listened to it twice. Today was the third time sitting through all of it. Thankfully other artists were mining similar sonic territory at the same time, like !!! and Liars whom I prefer over Klaxons by far.
Niet origineel, deze andere bands bovendien beter
Sok
3.5
3.5/5. There are a few good tracks on here, Golden Skans being the standout. I don't think I could casually listen to this, but I think it's different and overall decent.
Short, sweet, and to the point. An album worth checking out.
I like some of the tracks, but the overall effect is that it's a bit pretentious and not in a subtle way. It's too loud too
Golden Skans WASNT in FIFA????? I enjoyed this ⭐⭐⭐⭐
This was an interesting album, nice to see a new / current band that definitely fits my taste. Added a few to the playlist and plan to do a deeper dive. Reminds me of Fontaines DC.
ýmislegt áhugavert gjörðist hér. 3,5.
berty godo
Some tracks were interesting. Nothing that caught the eye tho
Very good. It's dancy, it's noisy, it's fun
Name one good British band. Pro tip: You can't.
"Myths of the Near Future" is the debut album by English rock band Klaxons. The Wiki-listed genres are dance-punk, new wave and pop rock. Dance-punk is a new one for me. It is a science fiction concept album about the future with song titles and lyrics with literary references to J.G. Ballard, William S. Burroughs and Thomas Pynchon. The album was produced by James Ford from the band Simian Mobile Disco who also played drums. The actual band members are Jamie Reynolds (vocals, bass), James Richton (keyboards, vocals) and Simon Taylor (guitar, vocals). The album had generally favorable reviews and won the 2007 Mercury Prize. Commercially, it made it all the way up to #2 in the UK. An interesting start to the album with a distorted drumbeat, guitar and keyboards in "Two Receivers." Raspy vocals. An eerie background with keyboards definitely giving a sci-fi vibe. A resemblance to Duran Duran's "A View to a Kill." The second of five singles is "Golden Skans." This is more popish. Layered and backing vocals. This is catchy. The lyrics are from J.G. Ballard with the song title the name of a light machine in raves. "As Above, So Below" starts out slow and then a loud, distorted death metal guitar shows up. More layered vocals (pretty much layered vocals from here on out). A premise of the macro (cosmos) influencing the micro and visa versa. "Gravity's Rainbow" brings up the speed. OK, here is the dance or disco-punk. A weird guitar bridge. He'll travel to infinity with the title a Thomas Pynchon novel. Synth horns, a distorted guitar and annoying vocals begin "Magick." They speed it up again with a piercing guitar in this good vs evil song with references now to occultist Aleister Crowley. They cover a Grace song in "It's Not Over Yet." Another piercing guitar but now I get post-punk vibes. Ah, that's a good thing. Finally, a self-explanatory song from its title. It's hard to come up with a better album cover that best describes the music as this one. This is a very busy album with the layered vocals, voice and noise samples, keyboards, guitar, changing beats and science fiction lyrics. Actually, if science fiction was a musical genre this would be in it. I will agree with some of the positive criticism with regards to their musicianship; they do know how to play their instrument. A good description of their music is a mash or mix of Muse and Bloq Party. So, if you are a fan of those two bands, this may be right up your alley. For some reason, I'm in search of the arcade game Zaxxon; I might still have my ColecoVision somewhere.
Fun album, ill hold on to this one
2.75
Some of it wasn't just noise, but not much.
Was leaning 4 but at couple of things went against it. Tracks that are big long periods of silence are a point taken away automatically. Generally good
That was better than I remembered to be fair - a spacey and offbeat indie album with the first three songs in particularly being very exciting and memorable. Some of the hooks can be a little annoying and, while the sci-fi premise is fun on the whole, some individual lyrics are either very pretentious or just painfully bad. Wikipedia says this is linked to the dance-punk scene of LCD Soundsystem and Franz Ferdinand which I don’t really see - to me, it’s more like a sci-fi alternative to the sea-shanty inspired conceptual indie of The Coral’s self-titled. It’s catchy, gimmicky, and it beat Back to Black to win the Mercury Prize so I will never forgive it
ok Britpop from the late 00s
For all the hints of mysticism and the estoric this remains rather poppy and clean in its soundmixing and playing.
ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE. I fucking love it. just amazing. definitely one of my favorite albums ever.
Never listened to this band. I enjoyed the vocals a lot. Solid rock album. I'll check out their other albums as well.
Not familiar with the Klaxons, but this album was a lot of fun. Not every song was amazing, but there were plenty of rad bass and guitar lines throughout to make this a 4/5.
Good album! Reminds me of TV on the Radio and Bloc Party had a baby or something. 3.5/5
Weird but interesting I must say
Electro-dance-pop tends to be pretty hit or miss for me, but I could vibe with this album. I felt like there was a lot of interesting cross-pollination at work here. Some songs felt like MGMT or Muse, others like Mars Volta. All of it worked for me. Only downside I found is that the production left a lot to be desired in many places. Vocal mixing was fine, but I found the bass (while warm) to be overpowering at times and the drums to sound a bit over-compressed. Hard to put my finger on, but ultimately it has this feeling of cheapness that I feel like is an artifact of this particular era in music. Out of the gate there is some element on Two Receivers that reminds me of SOAD -- can't put my finger on it, but its there. Second track, Atlantis To Interzone, is a standout that errs into proggy territory. I can't help but hear this as a Mars Volta song. Golden Skans is a solid single with catchy. Isle of Her is a wonky one, but I really like it. The synthline that underpins it is something straight out of Odd Future. It's Not Over Yet is another favorite of mine on here. Nothing revolutionary, but it is a well-written song that I can get behind. All around solid 4 IMO.
A perfectly fine album. I listened to this one twice because I was a bit distracted the first time, but it fell into the background a bit in the second listen as well. High 3.
Perfectly fuzzy punk-ish rock album. Not really sure how to describe that genre, but whatever it was I liked it. The guitar and synths were just the perfect amount of weird to not cross the line. Low 4 in my books
A few songs in and nothing remarkable, but also not bad. Kinda reminds me of a worse Bloc Party. Got into some songs but was meh on way too much of this. Still not a bad listen. I feel like in the right environment I could love this album. Would definitely see them at a festival.
I've never heard of this band, and I'm not familiar with this era of music. What's a similar sound to this? Muse I guess? This isn't as good. Much of it was just overwhelming with all the noise. It just seemed mechanical, just something a good music AI could do. I liked Totems On the Timeline. A low 3/5.
Listened Before? N This one is another big hearty MEH from me. I just don't see what stands out about a lot of these early-mid 2000s british pop/dance records. I think you had to be there. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Golden Skans
Growing up is realizing that the music we loved as a young adult is not that great. To be honest, this one led up a bit better than I was expected but definitely of its time and a questionable addition to the list.
Sounds of my brothers basement room. Glad this music stayed in the early 2000s and isn’t making a come back.
GOOD ALBUM, NICE SOUND. Not much else to ssay. Had head Golden Skans before Favorite Tracks: As Above So Below
While it has enthusiasm it seems rather unsophisticated in a way that felt empty
Was expecting britpop, the starting beat made it seem somewhat promising, but then they started singing. AND THEN THERE WERE ACTUAL KLAXONS. Please just stop.
Pretty interesting and fun to listen to.
Not sure why it’s here, but I love it.
Fun, high energy brit pop
Good.
Generic indie rock trying to blend their sound with dance music. Except other bands do it better. It’s ok but not a must listen before you die.
I like this. A dance/club vibe with a 90's feel.
I always thought it was the Klaxons not klaxons, I think it just sounds weird with the added the… anyway the album… Yeah I got bloc party vibes here massively but why is this album on the list when silent alarm isn’t??? Like with the hits golden skans is completely unremarkable compared to banquet and helicopter. A lot of songs I felt were really similar. Like out of songs 2,4 and 5, only 1 should’ve been on here and the others should’ve been reworked. Magick and gravity’s rainbow were the best ones. I’m not a production nerd but James ford has produced much better albums than this especially in recent years such as romance, prelude to ecstasy and the ballad of Darren. 3/5
There were several bands around this period that combined new rave and dance punk with a post-punk undertone (see Late of the Pier) and this album is one of the most consistently solid outputs from this specific time. I like how the songs don’t overstay their welcome. They’re quick and dirty, there and gone again, as any band with a punk aesthetic should be. 3.7/5
This is fun! A new find for me. Nothing earth shatteringly creative but got me bouncing. Totem on the Timeline is the highlight track for me. Probably deserves a 3.5, not sure if I can stretch it to a four.
I never heard of this band until yesterday. It's a good album danceable in spots, dense arrangements. It's loud and brash but accessible and fun. Can't say any of the songs are immediately memorable, but the overall feel is good. 3 stars
What was that ending
A very, very interesting album. I love the exploration of postmodern literature in musical form — but very listenable! Absolutely deserved its Mercury Prize win. A great example of British indie from the aughts.
This is a mood from start to finish.
Not a fan. Over produced, over-loud and r-r-repetitive. Golden skans is alright, and the idea of indie-rock/dance crossover they're going for sounds appealing in theory but I'm not sure this is it. Second-best track is a cover version that's not as good as the original. Landfill indie. Sorry.
I heard the hit off of this album, but never listened to the whole thing. It was surprisingly great.
This album won the Mercury Prize? Seriously? At its best, it sounds a bit like Peter Gabriel's music from the 80's. "Gravity's Rainbow" is good, but I didn't much care for the other songs.
This was an eclectic and fun listen. Very high energy. Not sure I’d go back to it, but I’m not opposed to the idea.
Poppy and silly. fast pacted and an easy listen. 3.
## In-Depth Review of *Myths of the Near Future* by Klaxons *Myths of the Near Future*, the debut album by British band Klaxons, released in January 2007, is often heralded as a significant entry in the "new rave" genre. This album melds elements of indie rock, electronic music, and punk, creating a sound that is both energetic and eclectic. The following review delves into various aspects of the album, including its lyrics, music, production quality, themes, and overall influence on the music scene. ### Lyrics The lyrics of *Myths of the Near Future* are characterized by a blend of surrealism, mythology, and cultural references. Klaxons' songwriting often explores themes of escapism and existentialism, drawing on literary and mythological influences. - **Surreal Imagery**: Songs like "Atlantis to Interzone" feature vivid imagery that evokes a sense of adventure and otherworldliness. The title itself suggests a journey from a mythical place to a more contemporary setting, reflecting a desire to escape reality. - **Cultural References**: Tracks such as "Totem on the Timeline" contain lines that juxtapose historical figures with modern contexts, creating a playful yet thought-provoking narrative. The lyric "At Club 18-30 I met Julius Caesar, Lady Diana and Mother Theresa" exemplifies this blending of past and present. - **Existential Themes**: The song "As Above So Below" encapsulates philosophical musings on fate and existence, with its chorus resonating with listeners who appreciate deeper meaning in pop music. Overall, the lyrics contribute to an atmosphere that is both whimsical and introspective, allowing listeners to interpret them in various ways. ### Music Musically, *Myths of the Near Future* is a dynamic fusion of genres that defies easy categorization. - **Genre Fusion**: The album incorporates elements from rock, electronic dance music (EDM), and punk. Tracks like "Gravity's Rainbow" feature driving guitar riffs paired with electronic beats that create an infectious energy. - **Instrumentation**: The use of synthesizers alongside traditional rock instrumentation gives the album a unique sound. The interplay between guitars and synths is particularly notable in songs like "Golden Skans," where melodic hooks are complemented by rhythmic electronic layers. - **Production Techniques**: Produced by James Ford (known for his work with Arctic Monkeys), the album showcases polished production while retaining an underground feel. The layering of sounds creates depth in tracks like "Magick," where various sonic elements collide to produce a rich auditory experience. ### Themes Thematically, *Myths of the Near Future* navigates through concepts of modernity versus mythology, escapism, and cultural critique. - **Modernity vs. Mythology**: The juxtaposition of ancient myths with contemporary life reflects a longing for meaning in an increasingly chaotic world. This theme resonates throughout tracks like "Isle of Her," which draws inspiration from Greek mythology. - **Escapism**: Many songs express a desire to escape mundane realities. The euphoric nature of tracks like "It's Not Over Yet" embodies this yearning for liberation through music and dance. - **Cultural Critique**: The album also critiques societal norms and expectations. By referencing pop culture icons alongside historical figures, Klaxons invite listeners to question the value placed on fame and legacy. ### Influence Upon its release, *Myths of the Near Future* garnered significant attention within the music industry and among fans alike. - **Cultural Impact**: The album was pivotal in popularizing the "new rave" movement, which sought to revive elements of 90s rave culture within a contemporary context. Although this label has been debated regarding its validity, it undeniably positioned Klaxons at the forefront of a musical resurgence. - **Legacy**: Tracks such as "Golden Skans" and "Gravity's Rainbow" have endured as anthems within indie rock circles. Their catchy hooks and innovative sound have influenced subsequent artists exploring similar fusions of genres. - **Critical Reception**: While initially receiving mixed reviews—some critics dismissed it as merely hype-driven—retrospective evaluations have recognized its artistic merit. It is now viewed as an essential part of early 2000s British music history. ### Pros and Cons #### Pros - **Innovative Sound**: The blending of rock with electronic elements creates a fresh listening experience that stands out from contemporaries. - **Catchy Melodies**: Many tracks feature memorable hooks that contribute to their appeal as pop songs. - **Lyrical Depth**: The incorporation of surrealism and cultural references adds layers to the listening experience, inviting deeper analysis. #### Cons - **Hype vs. Reality**: The initial marketing as part of the "new rave" movement led to inflated expectations that some listeners felt were not met. - **Vocal Limitations**: Some critics noted that while ambitious in scope, the vocal delivery sometimes struggled to match the intensity required by certain tracks. - **Inconsistency**: While many songs shine brightly, others may feel less cohesive or impactful compared to standout tracks. ### Conclusion *Myths of the Near Future* by Klaxons remains a compelling debut that captures the spirit of its time while pushing musical boundaries. Its combination of innovative sounds, thought-provoking lyrics, and cultural commentary ensures its place in music history as both a product and critique of early 2000s youth culture. Despite some criticisms regarding hype and vocal execution, its influence persists in shaping contemporary indie rock and electronic music landscapes. As listeners continue to revisit this album years after its release, it serves as a testament to Klaxons' unique vision in an ever-evolving musical landscape.
Another pleasant surprise of an album that was very enjoyable
It was fine, but completely unremarkable. I’m guessing this is on the list for Anglophilic reasons.
Why? 2/5
3.5
I kinda go between finding this funky and interesting and just chaotic and stressful. From two listens though, I've consistently been waiting for it to end. I really think they struggled to predict what would stick in these later editions. This one is rather forgettable and long since forgotten.
This definitely deserves a second listen
Strange. The drummer sounds like they play in a metal band and joins this electro-indie band as a side hustle.
I liked the first track, but from there it felt like it all kind of blended together and I was losing interest 20 min in. Not bad, but too boring/homogenous.
It’s okay, I guess - for some people. I got stressed out from listening to this. It’s all over the place.
Thoughts before listening: Feels like this will be mid-00s era UK indie rock. I'm sure it will be decent but not on of the 1,001 best albums if all time. Review: This is fine. Reminiscent of other alt rock albums from this era but maybe with some more dancey elements mixed in. I guess it's a solid representation of 00s era alt rock radio music, but it's not hitting for me the way bands like Franz Ferdinand or the Strokes do. I added their biggest hit to my playlist and feel like this is 2-stars.
I liked this. Weird, but great energy. Honestly I was a bit fearful in that this is one of those records that apparently had only a very short stint on the 1001, and they are a UK band. Usually this means the record isn't all that good... but this is the exception that proves the rule, I guess.
Sì beh non è malvagio
I have fond memories of this album and then memories of their subsequent stuff being surprisingly bad. On listening for the first time in years, the album does not hold up as well as I remember. The singles are very enjoyable still, but the rest of the album falls a bit flat - and indicates that the follow up albums being poor shouldn't have been as much of a surprise as it was. Still giving it four stars, possibly a little nostalgia tinted, but I do really like the singles from this album, so it's kind of deserved too.
Better than I thought it would be after all this time. Despite the stench of madeleines as it was a sound track to a drunken trip to Finland c2007
Staple mid 00s record. Went through the motions with these, was always somewhere between really liking them and finding them irritating. Definitely more inventive than a lot of other mainstream stuff of the time, that’s for sure. I guess for me they just weren’t as good as The Rapture. Still really like Atlantis to Interzone, and there’s a time and place for Gravity’s Rainbow which is good but my carpet aint sticky so it felt wrong hearing it. I’d also be prepared to die on the hill that says their version of Not Over Yet is better than the original. Solid 3.5
Definitely had this album when I was younger, only recognised half of it. The good songs still hold up mostly, except the higher pitch backing vocals which really get on my nerves. The other songs really don't work at all. Think they should stick to the 'new rave' sound, all of the more guitar leaning indie leaning ones aren't as good.
Two good songs does not a good album make. Golden Skans is great, as is It's Not Over Yet - but it is a cover. The rest is a blur of dated indie rock.
Forgot klaxons existed. Very mid 2000s uni times indie sounding so it drew me in. Quite a few filler tracks but enough good tracks to keep me entertained. Nowt special but enjoyed it. 3.5 territory
Niet slecht, staan wat aardige nummers op. Maar springt geen enkel nummer echt uit. Geen interesse verder in de band. **1/2 naar beneden afgerond.
Meh
Dit was echt zo niet mijn ding, ik ben persoonlijk verbaasd dat zo iets in een lijst van best albums ever staat. Ik kom er gewoon niet bij met mn hoofd
this one can stay in 2007
Loud. Banging. Good.
Liked the fun, peppy, energy of this one overall.
A really great upbeat trippin’ good time
Interesting album. Lots going on. Not my thing though.
As performance art, it’s pretty good…as music it’s not good.
Though many bands in 2007 tried to create something similar to this, none did it quite so well (looking at you The Bravery). Notably influenced by early Bloc Party and The Last Shadow Puppets, Klaxons successfully blend indie dance into a fast-paced 'New Rave' album. Abrasive at times, but in a good way. 3.5/5
Shit you'd hear in a spin class if everyone in there thought they were too cool for Stanley cups.
just a good indie album
I don't know what this is doing on the list. It's got some decent tracks but it didn't really blow my mind or stand out. There's a lot of other bands doing this kind of music from that era but way better.
Expected to be boring but fair bit of nostalgia
I’ve heard this twice on these long lists. Just hasn’t grabbed me.
Not bad, 2 singles stand out.
Shitty
It's not bad but also not anything special. I feel like I've heard 100 different indie/alternative bands that sound nearly the exact same, so I don't know why this one is a "must listen"
I didn't like Atlantis To Interzone very much because it had annoying sounds. Very rough sound on Four Horsemen of 2012 as well. Most of the other songs were quite good. Golden Skans sounds familiar.
Meh. Thought I was going to enjoy this more than I did, but it's just so 2007.
What a throwback!! Atlantis To Interzone - took me straight back to year 7 music class where we'd spam the exact same dj button and the woman's voice Golden Skans and It's Not Over Yet are absolute tunes!!! Big songs during my younger years that I still listen to now I enjoyed the rest of the album, but it wasn't quite as good as the singles 4 ⭐️
Weird, don't think I'm a fan
Meh not my type of music. A little disappointed
Was alright, might listen again
Me gusta
It was okay, didn't strike me as anything particularly special though
a collage of every garish, beautiful melody someone could think of, glued together and put on the road. for my money, the closest possible thing a new rave record has come to the deranged eclecticism of Fantasy Black Channel. when i first heard it, i thought i wouldn't be thinking about the songs past first exposure. upon revisiting, it becomes apparent that every single song was just waiting to be rediscovered, each bassline or siren a loud, brash sound dispelling the ideas of it being any sort of relic. barring "isle of her" (which, like. cmon) i don't even think i could tell you what track is my favorite. it's gonna become (or has become, if you consider Brat Summer to have been an extension of bloghouse chic) cool to like this type of music again very soon. im more prepared than all of you.
Boring af
Enjoyed this alot more than i feared going into it.
3.75
The best thing about making love whilst listening to this is that you can both climax and shit your lungs out at the same time without missing a single beat. A monstrous fuck truck of a record that just really rams a cock to the back of your throat and yells "tickle my balls, Timmy!".
Again another album / band first time hearing. I don’t hate it. Don’t love it either. It’s got a sound that was at the time new and interesting. And one of the band members married Keira Knightley. One of the reasons most guys get into music is to get girls and this guy aced it. I might add an extra Star for that. I did.
The best song on here is a cover, the second-best song on here sounds just like the cover, and the whole thing seems like they're trying far too hard. Just chill guys.
Loved as a teenager but not sure it's as deep as I thought when I was 14.
I pride myself on keeping a really open mind when it comes to music, and I try to just appreciate what I’m hearing without getting hung up on whether it’s culturally significant or derivative. But I’m starting to think this 1001 list is going to beat that out of me when it comes to indie brit pop/rock bands from the early 2000’s. It was an era comprised mostly of enjoyable-enough tunes to have in your headphones while you went about your day…not albums I need to hear before I die. These albums served their purpose…20 years ago. Am I really supposed to pretend there’s some staying power here? That said, enjoyable-enough album. Not even moderately interesting, but enjoyable. 4/5 Highlights: Gravity’s Rainbow Forgotten Works
Good listen
I do like this band and there are a couple of great tracks on this album but let's face it they are another in the long line of medium-good British bands that anger the American users who can't get over the fact our music is better ;-) For that reason it's a solid ***** from me Matthew..
I'd never heard of this band before. It sounds like what I wish most of the new wave bands on this list sounded like. Not really sure I'd listen again, but I had a good time while I was here.
I had actually heard abfew songs from this album before, not even knowing the name of the band. The Klaxons have a very interesting sound- kind of a fusion of indie rock, post-punk, electronic, post-grunge. Crazy fushion- sometimes it really works, sometimes it doesnt land as well. Overall- solid album. Definitely some songs I enjoyed and would put on again.
I enjoyed it all the way through for what it is. I just don't know that it's interesting enough to be on this list.
All over the fucking shop. They tend to be better when they're a bit more melodic (to my ears, anyway), and that's saying something because I gave Teenage Fanclub a 1/5 for being to sugary-sweet melodic. The album is a wild ride, but I wanted to listen to it again after an hour of listening to something else. So... That's a good thing, I guess.
Never heard of them but enjoyed the album and found it interesting!
Interesting
Britisk indierock, lidt dance/pop inspireret, et par gode numre, et bare glembare
An ok indie UK band. Nothing remarkable but better than the 80s 90s versions of this same band (of which this list has countless others) simply because the sound is more modern. Nothing hateful and so brief I didn't know the album ended until I saw Spotify was playing something else.
Decently interesting indie rock. I've heard some of these songs before, but, I don't know if this album is a must listen for most folks
Everything that’s annoying about this list.
Really cool album. Glad I listened to it, perhaps I don't have the foresight to see this sharing the same list as the likes of Otis Redding and The Beatles. But, I'm not afraid of new music. Certainly not afraid of a new modern classic. Real upbeat but kinda psychedelic mash of 2 Door Cinnema Club and Surfer Blood. Perfect late 2000's indie rock.
I always thought I liked this album but it turns out I LOVE it. Like if David Bowie had been reborn as a 20-something when he died. No idea how they even started with the arrangement or production on this, it’s SO tight.
Pretty cool, sort of electro-punk rock. A solid listen overall.
Not bad but none of the tracks really stood out either.
I was about to call this another "flash in the pan indie band album I should hear before I die" (which I guess is correct), but this one was actually pretty good. I remember this band used to be really hyped, and the album does deliver more than expected. Versatile and very consistent. Whatever happened to these guys. 3.5/5
A fantastic 3-song-run to start with but just loses momentum toward the end. A rounded-up 4
All of the songs sound the same and this is what everything sounded like in 2007. Wannabe Bloc Party.
Saw the music video for Magick when I was a young teen (MTV I think?) and it fucking haunted me. For whatever reason it just grossed me out and was very disturbing. It's stuck with me throughout the years. Watched it now as an adult when this appeared on my list and it still just disturbs me and twists my stomach up. The rest if the album is quiet pleasant and enjoyable to listen to. Magick itself is an ok song, definitely weaker compared to the rest of the album though
Never heard of them but dang that was pretty good. Always good hearing a band where the bassist and the drummer aren't background players. Really felt high speed in your face but really precise with it
Golden Skans is a copper bottomed banger, the rest of it is far from essential - indeed quite generally dreadful. Especially thier mauling of one of the best trance dance tracks in history. Playback was cut short to go find a nice 12 minute Perfecto version of that rather than carry on listening to these hacks
Song 1, not to my liking. But their hits lie ahead. #2 3,4, not for me. And so on.
The vocals weren't great. And generally the group sounded like a college garage band.
8/28/24. Interesting album from a band I haven't heard of. Probably need to give it another listen, was unique sounding but thought it got a little repetitive. I still enjoyed it.
As this is the first time listening to this band, at least, to my knowledge, I do my best to keep an open mind.... So here's what that mind has to say: Can we NOT sing with this faux falsetto voice? Big fans of The Prodigy and/or Frans F are we? Stop trying to be, just be! I like the beat, I like the chords, I like the overall feeling of this album, but I can't get over the voices and my urge to just punch them in the face. 3* for the effort.
A non-stop energy ride that simultaneously sounds like so much of what was happening at the time and nothing like it at all. This album seemed to be full of "tracks you remember really liking but completely forgot existed." Does that speak to anything? I don't know, it's early.
Though these myths now sound more like the recent past, each track contains a melody, lick, or line worthy of space in the crowded mid-aughts canon of UK indie rock.
I got this album when it came out based on the song Golden Skans which is great as is It's Not Over Yet which is a banger. The rest of the album is ok nothing too bad but nothing spectacular although they were very good live.
carino ma non lo risentirei
Really liked it
Not very interesting. Much better acts in the genre.
Loved this album when it came out, one of th indie bands Iv completely forgot about. Probably don’t get the same credit as bloc party, but maybe they should.
I hated Golden Skans and the sort of people who liked the Klaxons in 2007, which is a shame, because the front end of this album is absolutely mint. It drops off in the back end, but I'm there for it.
I enjoyed it, though sometimes it goes a little to hard for me.
Pretty generic but the hits carry it
Best Song: Gravity's Rainbow. Quick hit little ditty with a catchy chorus. Worst Song: Forgotten Works. More like "forgettable works", am I right? Overall: I like it. Punchy, punctate tracks with an upbeat and dance-y rhythm. Noisy in a nice way. The whole album is fun and feels like a party.
I remember hearing The Klaxons when they came out, because seemingly everybody in my school wouldn’t shut up about indie rock. I remember thinking they were awful at the time. Listening today, I wasn’t entirely correct: Golden Skans and It’s Not Over Yet are decent. Otherwise I was right though. This album was a slog. This “indie band” released an album on Polydor Records (a subsidiary of Universal) and lost all the heart of what makes good indie music. Who’d have thunk it?
Meh I wasn’t a fan of this one. Luckily it wasn’t a long album.
This album was fine, but I'm also never going to think about it again 3/5
Total Mercury Prize-core. I wish the guys behind this book didn't rely so much on those awards to choose their entries.
A flavour of the moment that quickly faded into oblivion. How is this important in music history?
It's fascinating to think this band had a moment of glory somewhere in 2007.
How have I not found this before?? Pure chaos and I love it
Not my cup of tea
Not really my sound
From being offered a trip to space as incentive to sign with a label and marrying Kiera Knighly in 2007-10 to only one of the former band members having a Wikipedia page in 2024 perfectly encapsulates how the British music press overhypes anything even remotely popular with a glimmer of next-big-thing potential. Look, British music press, you guys had the Beatles. You’re not going to get another one of those. You need to stop acting like the next one is just around the corner. It’s been 65 years. Surely people are going to stop falling for it eventually. I guess for a Brit, living in London is like being a celebrity, and so if a band has 40 people in the audience - but they’re 40 Londoners, I.e., the coolest, most influential people on the planet - then it must seem like the event of the century. But it’s not. You just live in a dumb country. As for this band, they’re fine. A little Bloc Party, a little Franz Ferdinand, a few decent songs. Nothing special whatsoever and no reason to hear before you die. Throw them on the pile of this-is-the-most-important-band-ever-I-swear-I-mean-it-this-times put forth by the British music press every eight weeks and forgotten six months later.