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The benefits of a killer single and a great cover. A very generous 3, but if Golden Skans & It’s Not Over Yet weren’t on it, it would be almost unlistenable
Brit rock
A couple of these songs were familiar sounding - particularly "It's Not Over". This was a fun listen- definitely brought me back to the dancey indie rock vibes that were big when I was in high school.
Pop rock. Ni fu ni fa.
For me the Klaxons fit that group I speak of that gets relegated to the corner table while better and stronger bands headline. It isn't that they are particulary bad or uninteresting. It is more to do with they are not specifically good or directly interesting. I would put this band in that pool where you question whether the allbum is a "must listen" or kind of a "yeah, I've heard of them..."
A more chaotic MGMT, and a lesser one as a result, but I guess I just have a soft spot for this era of electro-pop, so I enjoyed it enough. Its weakness is that it doesn’t really stick with me long term, but it almost does. Like it comes close enough for me to be sympathetic to it. This is one of those albums on this list where I’d argue I didn’t HAVE to hear it before I died, but I’m glad I did. Unsure if I’d go out of my way to own a copy, but I’d definitely pick it up if I can across it in the bin on a mediocre digging day.
British pop rock with a sci-fi vibe, ok but nothing amazing here
I don’t think I’d call it new wave, but it’s not terrible
I didn’t expect much from this but was pleasantly surprised.
Totally fine. Sounds like mid 2000s radio rock. Kasabian-like. It’s fine.
Different but pretty solid. 3.5
Not sure how this one snuck by me in 2006. It’s good stuff. Not stellar, but good. It like TV on the Radio and MGMT.
Klaxon’s Myths of the Near Future is a mostly an uninteresting and short rock listen. However, there is two standouts on this album that actually have a lot of cohesion and replayability. As Above So Below is psychedelic, it’s weird, unique. I loved it on the first listen, and that didn’t change on the second. A perfect song. Gravity’s Rainbow, another great song, has a great flow and nice vocal effects. All in all, Myths of the Near Future is an alright album. Best Song: As Above So Below Worst Song: Magick
Conocía It's not over yet.
In 2007 I was living in Brooklyn feasting on all the loud, fast, and out of control music I could get my hands on at the exclusion of all but the most ubiquitous indie-mall / every restaurant's playlist songs and thus Klaxons wasn't very likely to make it through my most metal shield and into my awareness. And yet, listening to Myths Of The Near Future today I can hear overlap with many bands who for one reason or another (mostly location) I was aware of. Turn your head the right way and you can hear early Liars as well as The Blood Brothers in a blender with the party-ready !!! and record store nerd bands like Animal Collective or Wolf Parade. Not trying to sound sassy or smug, I like all those bands. So, this is what a reckoning is like. I was immediately hooked on the record and, while not every song slaps (as you might expect from me as the reviewer I'm least drawn to the most danceable, club ready tracks), I am still into it after a few spins today though it's hard to say if Myths Of The Near Future would sustain a day 2 or 3 of heavy rotation.
El rock indie británco tiene en Klaxons un exponente que navega entre algo parecido a un nuevo sonido Manchester y el dance-punk. Algo evidente en el tema más bailable de este disco, "Atlantis to Interzone", con el que se acercan notablemente a un sonido rave renovado (cuyas características permanecen en temas menos interesantes como "Magick" y "Four Horsemen of 2012"). Pero es solo un chispazo y ya en la siguiente canción, "Golden Skans", transitan hacia un pop enérgico con indudables ganchos melódicos. Estilísticamente Myths of the Near Future mantiene un menú variado, con influencias de Wire o Gary Numan en canciones como "Isle of Her" y "Forgotten Works", impulsadas por voces corales y un cierto tono de frialdad. También brillantes melodías pop como "As Above, So Below" y "Gravity's Rainbow" o luminosas baladas como "It's Not Over Yet". Personalmente me gusta el tema que abre el disco "Two Receivers" que, de alguna forma, es un compendio de todo lo demás.
Bloc party esque. Trippy, ikke min favorit.
I don't mind this, but I prefer earlier brit-pop like the Stone Roses, James, Supergrass, or Oasis
Definitely late 80s European pop/rock sound. Similar to White Lies and Silversun Pickups. Probably give it a 3.5 overall - enjoyed all the songs, and may give it another listen. Magick was a standout.
I came in expecting to really like this album. Some good straight forward in-your-face rock? Score. Unfortunately, this just didn't deliver on my expectation. It's not a bad album, far from it in fact, but it's not a great album either. Solid, middle of the road rock album that doesn't really stand out in any way.
first listen very unique style, didn't quite catch my fancy
Pretty typical late ‘00s alternative/indie rock, reminds me of Arctic Monkeys, a bit of Black Keys here and there. Enjoyable but nothing too amazing. I liked the different styles from song to song. 3.5/5
The top review calls this nameless indie rock from the UK from the 00s and that pretty much sums up my opinion. It's fine but nothing beyond that.
There were some fun riffs and drum fills here and there but overall this didn't do much for me. I'm not sure that it will stand the test of time (she says 20 years after it's release).
Started really strong, but then I think it lost a bit of its punch halfway through.
An exhilarating head rush that could also, at times, come and go like vapor, Myths of the Near Future sees Klaxons making the best out of a seeming endpoint in British rock culture by applying sci-fi and electronics to the forefront. Intriguing on paper and explosive in action, Klaxons make do with their best effort and don't overstay their welcome doing so. If only my near future myths would be as good as this... Favorites: Two Recievers, Atlantis to Interzone, Totem on the Timeline, As Above So Below, Isle of Her, Magick, It's Not Over Yet.
estuvo bueno pero algunas canciones las sentía similares a otras Xd
I remember wearing a lot of new rave neon around the time this came out. I didn't have the album but I know a few songs off it. It's very original but I find the overall sound a bit cluttered, so wouldn't be something I'd return to.
I actually listened to this album multiple times, and it was pretty good! Nothing crazy notable, but I would say they make a good radio friendly band that is easy to like. Good background music around the house. Some songs are pretty good road trip songs too. Listen again: probably Purchase for my collection: maybe Favourite Song: Golden Skans
Nokkur gott stuff ... margt sem ég ímynda mér að ég hefði hlustað á þegar þetta kom út ... en ekki beint "vinnuvænt". Efalaust þess virði að renna í gegnum aftur
Very high energy, some good tracks in there.
Pop rock. Ni fu ni fa.
Conocía It's not over yet.
Kinda like Blue in parts. A lower grade, kinda forgettable Blue, but you know, I thought about the link more than once.
A pretty kooky mix of ideas and styles. I veered between disliking it and vaguely enjoying it. Almost a 2.
Wow, pretty good stuff. Not the same from song to song, great writing, great grooves, great playing. I'm not bored, I'm intrigued. I never heard of this band before, but I don't think they would have been popular in the USA since they can't be easily pegged into our very narrow genres in order to get airplay. It got annoying mid-way though, so I didn't listen all the way through.
It's like if the Arctic Monkeys weren't!
This brand of electronic and psychedelic alt rock was ubiquitous at this time, especially coming from the UK. As such I didn’t really hear much here that sounded new for its time. Indeed this sound has been imitated so many times it hard to give it a fair rating at all as there is still much of this sound present in contemporary rock. However, the Klaxons execute this album very well and I really enjoyed it.
Solid alternative rock record, reminiscent of many elements that were popular of the time. At moments they sound like Fall Out Boy and others like Soundgarden. I dig this.
Some good ones off this album but it just didn’t hit differently like I thought it would. Maybe it’s because it’s following two 5/5s but it just felt lackluster.
at its best, a decent arctic monkeys soundalike, at its worst, a slightly discordant mess. i much preferred the uptempo stuff than the downtempo stuff. don't think it ends up being as evocative as a lot of their contemporaries' works and i think that lowers its esteem in my eyes. a bit of a crapshoot.
Honestly don’t think i remember much of the album other than Golden Skans
Some good, some not as good. Overall I enjoyed how well they brought the noise together but this isn't my typical music and I don't see myself listening to it much going forward.
Pretty cool record. Miike Snow prequel.
pretty cool dance grooves and flavoring on alt rock foundation
Sort of Yeah, yeah, yeahs stuff
mediocrities of the near past
Epitome of 2000s British indie. A mix of post-Britpop, dance punk, and industrial-based electronica. It's full, fast-paced, and aims to shock the audience, like overstimulation of foundations left behind by earlier garage revival artists like The Strokes, Arctic Monkeys, and Bloc Party. It's short and consistent with several great tracks. It has a unique sound, highlighting a fuzzy lo-fi aesthetic with the static effects, especially on the vocals. The downside is that I feel the songs are too repetitive, often repeating the same hooks and chorus over and over to get people to dance and sing. With the overstimulation, it can be a bit exhausting, especially on successive listens. It's hard for me to fall in love with any songs. "Golden Skans" and "It's Not Over Yet" are accessible and simple enough to warrant their indie anthem statuses. If you heard these tracks in a pub, they'd sound like pretty generic indie hits, but you could tell there was something different about them in the production that you'd only get in the context of the record. I do appreciate the effort put into every song, and I think every one has something unique to offer. It's a shame I can't really get behind any of them, despite their obvious desperate attempts to appeal to mainstream audiences. It's a solid record that I wish could have stronger tracks.
Some bops on there but imagine it would get annoying after a bit. Decent album though
3.5
Never heard of these guys before and can't say I'll remember them if I ever hear them again. But for the 40 some odd minutes I spent with them this afternoon, we had a jolly good romp about.
Rather faceless and adequate British post punk revival . Boring song named after a Thomas Pynchon classic.
3.09 per track. Better than I thought
Not a bad album but didn't really strike me. I'd give it another listen.
I somehow don't think I've ever listened to them, in spite of my love for aughts era dance punk. This is pretty fun. A bit more full sounding than many of the others that are more stripped and angular.
It’s pretty basic indie rock. Not bad but entirely forgettable.
Yet another ex-1001 album!™ http://1001albumsyoumusthearbeforeyoudie.wikidot.com/album-artists-a-z-ex Listened to this when it came out, thought it was alright, then forgot about it. Listened again a couple of years ago, thought it was alright, then forgot about it again. Now today, I think it's alright, and... I've forgot what I was gonna say.
The raucous bits are not brilliant. Rest good
It was interesting. Fun in that 80s kind of way.
Not really a fan but appreciate the ambition
Pretty fun indie rock from the late mid 2000s. Feels like I would have heard this from behind a door as a roommate is sparkin one.
Cover Impressions: WTF are we getting into now. Reminds me a bit of the happy Mondays cover mixed with some of the appropriation of Jah Wobble's. Which would make my guess some kind of British mess. I'm equally disappointed and pleased with the album I heard vs my expectations. It was different enough have me be wrong about the style, but there are still some similar criticisms or rather just some bits that just aren't for me. I like the more driving sound and spacey feel, and think it is closer to something I like rather than dislike, so may come back to give it another listen. The first 3 tracks were probably my favorites of the lot Favorite track: "Golden Skans" 3/5
"Myths of the Near Future" by Klaxons, released in 2007, emerges as a pivotal album in the mid-2000s indie music scene. With its fusion of indie rock, dance-punk, and electronic elements, the album delivers an energetic and eclectic sonic experience. Tracks like "Golden Skans" and "Gravity's Rainbow" showcase Klaxons' knack for catchy hooks and infectious rhythms, earning them widespread acclaim and commercial success. However, while the album brims with energy and creativity, it occasionally veers into formulaic territory, lacking the depth and innovation needed to sustain interest throughout. Overall, "Myths of the Near Future" serves as an enjoyable snapshot of its era, capturing the zeitgeist of mid-2000s indie music. While it may not reach the heights of genre-defining classics, it remains a solid entry in Klaxons' discography, warranting a respectable 3/5 rating.
Never heard of it before. It was fine
Totem on the Timeline was my favorite song. Spotify didn't have the 19 minute final song, I'm happy to report. Fast-paced brit-rock. Not much else to it in my mind.
Not bad
weird, but fun
A few interesting tunes
I had never heard of this band before but overall not a bad album. A few songs I didn’t care for that seemed to not fit in the album, as if they were added to have enough songs, but overall not a bad listen.
Interesting enough, but ultimately forgettable.
Surprisingly good
Not bad
Retrospectively fucking furious this beat Amy Winehouse Back to Black. That's just insane. Like this album is fine and I enjoy the hits that I knew at the time. I'm not too fussed about quite a few on this album. Just unbelievable it beat a masterpiece.. from a group of Topman models
The Klaxons' "Myths of the Near Future" is fine. But that's not really a glowing recommendation is it? Are we now in the "near future" in re 2007? Are we living the myths? But what are those myths anyway? It's apparently a very literary album, with references to Greek mythology, famous authors, and Mayan prophecies, but that's really more forward-looking than delivering the myths of the yet-to-come. It seems the Klaxons were trying a little too hard to be the artsy rockers. The Klaxons also declared their style "new rave," attempting to be the forerunners of a new genre. Trouble is, they're not very ravey? Or the forerunners of whatever it is. Credit there should go to bands like Bloc Party and Franz Ferdinand, who were the leading edge of a dancier style of rock music in the early to mid 00s. Fittingly, The Klaxons have fallen victim to the 1001's tendency to too quickly prune post-2000 albums. Fellow 2007 album "Oracular Spectacular" by MGMT met the same fate, but that one far more deserved to remain. Franz Ferdinand's debut, which won the Mercury Prize like "Myths of the Near Future," also got the axe. I'm eagerly awaiting Franz Ferdinand and MGMT when we finally draw them, and I'm pretty sure I'll find that they deserved to remain on the list. The Klaxons... not so much. (And Bloc Party's debut, "Silent Alarm," is also a deserving four-or-five star album.)
The album contains some catchy songs that are well worth listening to, e. g. Forgotten Works or As Above So Below. However, one listen is enough for me.
Not sure what to think about...
Трудно дать оценку. Сначала я думал "ого, ну похоже четверка. Не без шероховатостей, но голос, напор, ритмика" потом я послушал и "хм, нет, четверка это много. Я не так заинтересован, похоже на тройку больше" а теперь вообще склоняюсь к двойке это панк-рок (сами клаксоны назвают это "нью рейв" -- вообще ни разу). Расхлябано, голоса высокие и напористые, посстоянно кричат и визжат. Наверное, три, что-то было интересное в альбоме, но в целом -- мимо меня.
I like As Above So Below, Isle of Her, Magick
Original and creative but not something I’d rush back to
Best song - Forgotten works
Konnte ich gut hören, kein burner für mich aber OK
Album Nr. 7 Sorry, aber der Rock-Stil, welcher von der Gruppe verwendet wird, entspricht nicht meinem Geschmack.
So noisy and random 😅
Above average indie rock. Right up my alley, but admittedly not outstanding enough to rate it any higher than 3.5.
Pretty good alternative album! Always nice to see those 00's alternatives show up on here. This was another one that didn't really stay with me and wouldn't make it in my 1001 album list, but it's something a little different so I'll take that.
Not bad, different 2.5/5
Liked some of their sound a songs.
What do you expect me to do with this album this far into the list? It was fine. Some parts sounded good. Some parts were boring. It won the Mercury Prize. It had zero cultural impact. 6/10
Ik vond het in eerste instantie nogal klinken zoals zo'n Engelse prutsersband uit 1980. Maar al snel bleek dat hier de tekst bestaat uit meer dan drie woorden, de instrumenten zijn gestemd, de muzikanten hebben geoefend en de producent een mengtafel heeft. Dan is het eigenlijk nog wel aan te horen.
I liked it. Energetic synth pop.
Sounds like 2007 alright
Should be good but not for me
7/10
It feels like music that was created to support tense, "time is running out" moments from a movie. And maybe that's exactly what they were going for. The near future is coming and it's not going to be pretty. Might be a bit of a backs against the wall, time is running out kind of a situation in the end. There's a manufactured urgency here that I've gotten swept up in. It feels more current than 2007, but maybe Klaxons are just really that good at sorcery.
I love how experimental this feels, especially for 2007. This feels like the breaking of a moldy mold. The album could enjoyed both in the 60s psychedelic era as well as today. It has a timeless quality to it. UNFORTUNATELY, (big unfortunate here) all of the projects wonderful experimental work don’t save the album from just being a little dull. There’s nothing to really latch on to, except 𝙢𝙖𝙮𝙗𝙚 Magick. No takeaway. Big shame. Also, fuck that album cover. 3/5
Meh
I expected not to like it but I actually quite enjoyed this one. I haven't heard the band before so they were new to me. Quite good mid-2000s UK indie/electronic album, perhaps I'll listen to it again some time in the future.
Þetta var bara fínasta plata en mér fannst hún ekkert meistaraverk. Mér líður eins og ég hafi heyrt í mörgum svona böndum og þetta sker sig ekkert meira út er önnur svo ég skil ekki alveg hvað platan er að gera á þessum lista.
Started off punchy but kinda loses its way. Some strong songs (Magick and It's not over yet) which are great pop songs but....I'm not sure what's missing from such potential. I enjoyed listening to this, on my walk to work and it fitted well but, I just felt something amiss. Lovely sweet recording and well above average quality
True to their name, lots of alarm sounds. Songs with a faster tempo remind me of Muse. Fun riffs, catchy bass lines and synthy electronic hooks. Slower songs, like Two Receivers and Isle Of Her remind me of Imagine Dragons. Bland. Slower songs can have energy, but these guys just sound so bored unless there's a fire lit under them. I'm sure if I heard this band when I was 14 I would have a lot of nostalgia for them and would routinely listen to them. Unfortunately I can't see myself revisiting this album anytime soon. Favorite tracks: Atlantis To Interzone, Gravity's Rainbow
Solid.
The first track really got my attention. Overall not bad, but dance rock is a little old to me after a few tracks. It blurs into bumptiss noise.
Don’t remember much of it tbh. 5/10
Fíla þetta ágætlega.
Fine, does exist!
Not terrible. Not great. I both wanted to skip this album and listen to it.
not as unique sounding as I was expecting, solid rock album with rave undertones.
A couple of really good tracks surrounded by mediocrity. 3/5
Probably a 3.4 honestly. Nothing really special. The opening track was good.
I came into this one kind of excited because I really liked this album in my early high school days (Gravity’s Rainbow was a staple of my “look how cool I am” playlists) but hadn’t revisited the album as a whole since around that time. Coming back to it now…it’s not a bad album by any means but it is certainly derivative and disappointing. The highlights are absolutely the driving drum beats and distorted, aggressive basslines. These undercurrents of the rhythm section give it a very fun dancepunk vibe through the record. This element of the sound was certainly unique to me back in the day, but now with the benefit of hindsight and broadening my tastes a bit, I see that it’s a pretty shameless rip of one their predecessors; NYC’s own The Rapture. This electro-adjacent dancey sound gets combined with some garage-rock/punk elements which were clearly lifted from Bloc Party and the Arctic Monkeys, absolutely all the rage at that point in England. Anything truly unique that can’t be chalked up to those influences seem to fall in line with the sound that would very quickly develop into the generic radio-Indie sound that was just around the corner at this point in time. So, why a 3 star rating? Because ultimately if you combine a bunch of stuff I like…I still kind of like it. It’s not the earth-shattering game-changing sound I remember from my youth, but it’s still a fun listen. A few stinkers mixed in but overall solid songs. I’ll end this review by urging anyone who was interested in the more dance-punk elements to check out both the albums Pieces Of The People We Love and (in particular for this album specifically) Echoes by The Rapture. It’s crazy to me and a clear example of the UK bias on this list that this Klaxons album could be included without acknowledging what I feel was a pretty influential run by an American band which paved the way and provided a template for this sound. The early 2000s moved very quickly and I think it’s important to remember how the timeline actually played out.
Better than a lot in the genre, but it’s still just a compilation of wannabe madden songs
Another one that I thought were a 'modern' band but turn out to be heading in for 20 years old 🙈 never knew that song I recognised was called Golden Skans. What is a Golden Skan? Other than that just 2000s indie.
Quite enjoyable 3*
Solid fun album
Kinda interesting. Worth revisiting.
catchy album. golden skans a stand out song. 3/5. pretty sure never heard this before but I like it. Listened 3x.
Some of it I loved.
Me rappelle beaucoup d'albums de ces années. Bien exécuté et écoute agréable.
HL: "Gravity's Rainbow", "Two Receivers", "As Above, So Below", "Forgotten Works" neat Even though "new rave", as the wiki describes it, mostly comes across as "loud & kinda annoying", there's still a lot I enjoyed about this. There may come a day where I complain about finding a new 2000s indie rock outfit, but we're not there yet October 4, 2023
its alright but i dont get why its on this list, doesnt sound special or anything
Some good bops, a fun listen. Not sure what else to say
Some decent 2000s indie-pop. I was a little concerned when I saw the spotify bio say they called themselves nu-rave but it wasn't as bad as that.
The combination of production quality and their attitude were making this a winner for the first few songs and this was heading towards a 4. Production capabilities improved so much by 2006 that the producers can really make an album sound good - especially on headphones. The album stopped working by the last half. It sounded too repetitive and the high pitched background vocals started to wear on me.
Interesting sound but ultimately not memorable enough for more than 3 stars
Pretty good tbf
Pretty enjoyable when I was listening to it, but as I sit here now I would be hard pressed to tell you a single song, melody, or anything. I'm giving it a 3 for now and apparently I need to spend more time with it to make a more fair assessment.
OK album, lots of noise, I've heard better from this band.
Her en der wel interessant, maar het meeste vind ik niet echt boeiend.
Cute album
Dat was best leuk. Herkenbare sound, wel een beetje veel van hetzelfde
Tof album, vooral dat Golden Skans is echt super catchy!
Album varier. Nouveau style musique jamais entendu. Vraiment pas mauvais 7/10
Tässä on jotain ihan raikasta. Tää ei oo niin masentunutta kun osa saman aikakauden muusta matskusta. Jotenkin sopivasti vinksallaan. Toisaalta taas yksi bändi loputtomasta brittimusan jatkumosta. Hitto kun olis jostain muualtakin musaa. Paljon tää kuulostaa vanhalta Arctic Monkeysilta, mutta toki Turnerin pohjois-englantilaiset suloäänet puuttuvat. 3/3
Tykkäsin kyl tästä yllättävän paljon, vaikka olikin taas yks uus brittilevy. 3/5
Solid fayre that seemed interesting at first but seemed to stretch the theme a little too much.
Fine album, but nothing blowing me away. Strong 2000s electronicky-rock sound. Pretty fast tempo throughout. Generally enjoyable, and I get a feeling that if I discovered this 10 years ago I might've been more into it, but right now I think it's perfectly ok but not outstanding. Favorite song: Golden Skans Other: Atlantis to Interzone
Interesting, never heard of this band before, but dug the chaotic vibes. Kinda like an early black midi.
Not my type of music but don't mind it thanks to the influence of Japan anisongs
This album vacillated between annoying and acceptable to me.
Very mid brit-rock. There are way better bands that do this formula better.
Les Klaxons sont très utiles pour signaler son arrviée dans le virage d'une route sinueuse de montagne, mais ne doivent en aucun cas être utilisés en ville.
It’s ok, I suppose
Poppiger Post Punk, bei dem man die ganze Zeit denkt "Hab ich irgendwo schon mal gehört". 2-3
The name for the genre "new rave" would come from a promotion for the first Klaxons show, indicating an indie rock sound merging with the dance rhythms of electroclash, not unlike LCD Soundsystem. Klaxons is always on, delivering a manic energy that feels like a constant attack with little room the breath.
Underrated
Fine. Kinda forgettable
The literary element of this album is interesting and musically it's is fine, although the band struggles to land on a definitive focus or musical point of view. So it's kind of all over the place, but not in a way that's particularly memorable. I guess that album cover should have been taken as a warning. Fave Songs: As Above, So Below; Two Receivers; Totem on the Timeline
I'm thoroughly enjoying the bouncy energy that album just breathes. I'm a big fan of their lyrical flirtation with the mystical and sci-fi. Musically it reminds me of a lot of bands I really like, from TV On The Radio to Arctic Monkeys and from Infidels to Franz Ferdinand. So why is this album not clicking with me? It's got all the ingredients to be an evergreen on my playlists. But 4 listens over the last 24 hours, in my living room to dance, on my headphones to listen, and again while driving, it never got further than a little headnodding and appreciating the lyrics. Can't explain it, can't put my finger on it. This album just doesn't do it for me.
pretty good
indie rock 3.4/5 ok to listen to but fairly generic
kinda liked it but kinda not in the mood so 3 for benefit of the doubt!
A fun TRIP back to 2007. I remember them being a welcome relief after a glut of very serious English bands the hits the record company conveyer belt around that time
Indie rock anglais qui se démarque un peu des autres band de ce style dans cette liste. 3.5
Feels like part of the British new wave of rock from the 2000s while also getting a bit more weird and wooly. Sometimes it works and hits hard. Sometimes it’s abrasive and my ears are sad.
Pretty sure I know who The Killers listened to growing up.
Not a bad listen. Some interesting stuff here. If I were a fan id Be constantly reminding folks when there's 7 miles To go in our trip
For the most part pretty bland pop-rock. A few tracks stand out by including more new wave or eurodance elements.
Klaxons name something that is an instantly-my-bag taste. Myths opens with a sound palette that makes utter sense for '07, and leaves the weird ending open.
It's a bit samey but other then it was rather enjoyable
rock alternativo e pah sei o que la
Pretty good!
It’s creative, it’s unique, it sufficiently rocks, and it has Indy vibes. I think some of the music could grow on me with a few listens or so, but it doesn’t necessarily pique my interest off the bat.
Another Mercury Prize winner that is kinda dull.
pretty decent album. a bit eclectic at times, but very listenable.
Pretty up and down. Some songs tend to be pretty challenging to listen to... the rave element seems to add a wall of electronic buzz at times... not all of it is effective for me. Songs like As Above So Below and It's Not Over Yet are really strong, though there's a few too many songs I'd want to skip if i was listening to it more.
These guys are alright.
This album was enjoyable- had some interesting sounds.
kooky indie!
3 stars
Some top rave type tunes, but also some dross
Cool sound 3/5
Maybe it's just because I listened first thing in the morning when I was still waking up, but it was just a bit much for me. I like music that has a good energy, but this was a bit over the top, kind of frantic feeling. Not bad, but I wish they would tone it down a little and add some space between the notes. 3 stars.
It's pretty good but also fairly forgettable sadly
First two songs are standouts, the rest unfortunately gets worse, but it's still okay for a benevolent 3
The songs were actually quite musically interesting, and some tracks low-key slapped. Like I enjoyed Isle of Her. However, there was too much screaming for my liking and some stuff was weirddd
I'm surprised that I've never listened to this as a whole - it was when I was most into music, it's totally the sort of thing I would've been into then, and I knew all the singles (and quite liked them). Listening to it now, it's aged... okay... I guess? There are bits of it that still work, but others that feel like proper teenage pseudo-intellectualism (referencing all the stuff that you were supposed to read to seem clever but not too academic back then), and it gets a bit cringey. But, the music is still really good if you don't listen too hard! Golden Skans is the one that everyone knows, but It's Not Over Yet is probably my favourite. Was wavering between a 3 and a 4, but the fifteen minute silence mid-way through the last track tips it down into 3 territory (particularly given that neither half is any good).
175. Myths Of The Near Future - Klaxons (2007) 8.16.26 Variety: 2 Adequacy: 2 Listenability: 2 Uniqueness: 1 Emotionality: 1 = 1.6 rounded up to a 2 "(coughing and bubble sounds)" I want to say I've heard at least a couple tracks off this way back when as I think they got compared to a lot of other bands that I liked around the same time - Franz Ferdinand and the Futureheads maybe? Whatever I may have heard did not leave any lasting impression on me though. THE TRACKS "Two Receivers" - With the first track I guess I can see the frantic pacing, the possibly looped drums, and the energy all being close enough to that dance-punk post-punk revival sound I dug for a short while, but it seems much cleaner and dependent on a sort of Coldplay-ish "our music is important" kind of sound, that seems to simulate a deepness by adding piano chords as punctuation that's not entirely working for me. The choral main vocals were a bit annoying either. And to top it off the production on here makes everything feel very hollow and flat, like everything is on the same plane. Some lushness would have went a long way here. Not a great start. "Atlantis to Interzone" - Club sounds to start us off lean way harder into the dance aspects, but I found it to be a pretty clumsy transition into the song proper. The repetitive nature of the ... klaxon noise was very off putting. When that all drops out and we get the spacey almost surf guitars (echoes of Man or Astroman) come in things improve, but then the vocals become too messy. "Golden Skans" - This sounds almost like a completely different band. Much more polished and studio ready, and a decent attempt at some hooks especially with the "Ooh, ha" backing vocals. As much of an improvement as it is, it still is lacking any sort of dynamics. Where are the bass levels in this thing? Solid if a bit generic, and some awful production choices. I'm willing to bet this track was snatched up for more than a few advertising campaigns circa 2007-2008. (edit: according to the internets "The song has also been used on an ad for Garnier Fructis." - BAM!). "Totem on the Timeline" - This starts with some "Take on Me" drums, adds in some fun choppy guitars and then immediately loses me with the sneering, over-produced, faux-recorded off an old radio vocals. This is like if the Hives were a lot less melodic, and a lot less self aware. "As Above, So Below" - Some relatively clean, early 80s throwback instrumentation that puts me in mind of XTC or the like. Better vocals, maybe they've found their groove by this point, and - nope. More bizarre choices to throw garbage noises into the mix of what is otherwise a decent bit of pop. I love Radiohead and Beck, but I sometimes think they set a very bad example for bands over the next 10 years or so who all felt they had to gussy up their songs with gimmicky noise textures. Sure, why not when it's a central idea in the song or the song is about atmosphere. This is by all accounts a perfectly fine bit of throwback new wavy stuff, but in no way needs all of that. Frustrating. "Isle of Her" - A bit of an industrial beat, with some more ghostly vocals. Another good start. This is a sound I can get behind. The effects touches here are serving the song instead of acting at odds with it. That quivering synth over the chorus is a great example. And there's even an actual low end here. The echoey, slappy bass on this is giving me some Specials vibes, which is never a bad thing. Please, sir, I want some more. "Gravity's Rainbow" - Another frustrating track. A very interesting core idea here that doesn't completely get bogged down in needless effects, but once again is sounds like the stew has been put into a blender and all the interesting chunks and tecture have been evened out into a smooth, featureless slurry. "Forgotten Works" - ooh, I can hear the bass again! This one is a bit of a headnodder with the very successful beat. Lots of stuff going on and it's not entirely evenly mixed to within an inch of its life. I even dug the harmonies and here more so than most attempts before. It's a shame that the stuff that is hitting is so spread out though. "Magick" - Maybe it's just the subject matter here ( also the frenetic, panicky chorus), but I find myself being reminded of some stuff by King Gizard and the LIzard Wizard, who I think pull this sort of thing off much better, and with some facemelting guitar work on top. This was ok, but still think some massive bass ( or any bass) underneath would have added some much needed heft. "It's Not Over Yet" - This is teh one track I actually remember hearing from this album. I'm pretty sure this one actually must have gotten plenty of radio play, and is a very solid attempt at the post-punk dance punk revival sound. It's maybe the closest they have come on here to something approaching the catchy, crunchy but pop forward sound of their better peers. It is a cover though, so I can't lay the entirety of the success of this one at their feet. Original by Grace: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBUT0cxtHlg "Four Horsemen of 2012" - This starts unpleasantly, gets more so, and ends on a somehow even more unpleasant note. This was much more of a middle finger of a track than anything on here, which mostly seemed like unfortunate but sincere attempts at entertainment. This however, was purposefully and painfully abrasive, and not even in an interesting or challenging way. Give me a random bit of trolling from Throbbing Gristle any day over this nonsense. HIGHLIGHTS - "Golden Skans" - "Isle of Her" - "Forgotten Works" - "It's Not Over Yet" MIDLIGHTS - "As Above, So Below" - "Gravity's Rainbow" - "Magick" LOWLIGHTS - "Two Receivers" - "Atlantis to Interzone" - "Totem on the Timeline" - "Four Horsemen of 2012" FINAL THOUGHTS Overall this just did not work for me. It's a mixed bag with some very heavy rocks weighing it down. Throughout they sounded like a band that maybe had a lot of interesting ideas that I could see working pretty well in a small live club environment. Whatever magic they have though just did not transfer over to the album format. For the most part. There were a few decidedly more radio friendly stabs but they were few and far between, and I think overall this was a failure of production and a poor realization of whatever good ideas teh band might have had. There's a 3 star album buried under all the detritus and mad mixing. Unfortunately we're not dealing with what-ifs here, so... PLAYLIST ALTERATIONS FURTHER LISTENING - Franz Ferdinand by Franz Ferdinand - The Futureheads by The Futureheads - Experiment Zero by Man or Astroman - Tyrannosaurus Hives by The Hives - PetroDragonic Apocalypse by King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard
5/10 No es malo, pero muy raro. Sonidos que pueden ser medio molestos y no me termina de cerrar
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Dadaist gibberish lyrics over hipster indie dance punk. I wouldn't call it essential, but it does manage to differentiate itself from other indie acts of the time. Even as someone who loves high concept prog and electronica, I wouldn't say that I liked this much. They tried to execute post modernism indie music, and it was meh. Feels like a band that references books they never actually got around to reading. But I can see why it would appeal to pretentious music critic with a heavy British bias.
Another mid 2000s rock album that has now been relegated to background music In Kohl’s commercials.
muy olvidable para pertenecer a esta lista, tampoco lo vi en la edicion del libro original asique no sé en qué momento lo añadieron
Forgettable is the term that first comes to mind. There are many more interesting albums from this time period, even within the genres it has on there. 2/5
A few highlights like Not over Yet, Golden Skans (can see why they pucked those as singles), Isle of Her. Overall though I wouldn't ever be coming back to this one
No takie nic ciekawego. Typowy brytyjski indie rock lat 2000'. 2
Sin interés. No hay ninguna canción destacada. Mezcla del siglo 21.
Forgettable to say the least. I mean, I already forgot.
2010s indie slop, of which there was a lot
Album #143 — Klaxons, Myths of the Near Future ⭐⭐ Sometimes, as a listener, you need to bring your A-game to an album and give it every chance to win you over. Today, I am hungover. I’m tired, and this is not the album I needed, so my review is probably slightly coloured by that. That said, I still don’t think this is my type of music. Klaxons were big when I was in school, so I recognised a good few of these songs. I’ve always loved “Golden Skans”, even back then, but a lot of the rest never really clicked with me, and they still don’t. I just don’t think this is a particularly great album. It feels quite amateurishly played at times. There’s not a huge amount of musicianship on display. The strongest thing about it is probably the vocal melodies, but the vocals themselves are kind of annoying. They’ve got this laddish, accented delivery that I don’t really like. It feels like lad music in a way, and that’s just not a style I naturally gravitate towards. I also found a lot of it really obnoxious. The huge crashing synths and air-horn style sounds are constantly in your face. “Atlantis to Interzone” is among the most obnoxious songs I’ve ever heard. I genuinely thought it was awful, and because it comes so early, it really spoils the first half of the album. It’s indie pop, pumped full of sugar and red bull and is as manky as head shop drugs. It reminded me of being back in school, and I didn’t particularly enjoy that reminder. There are good moments. “Golden Skans” is still a great song, and “It’s Not Over Yet” is another highlight. The singles are comfortably the strongest songs here. Lyrically it’s fine, and I do like the futuristic theme running through the album, although we’re living in Klaxons’ future now, and it isn’t nearly as exciting as they seemed to imagine. Then there’s the closing track, “Four Horsemen of 2012”, with its 15 minutes of silence. I thought maybe they were going for an “Endless, Nameless”, so I skipped through all the silence hoping for something worthwhile. Instead, it’s just a few small electronic noises at the end. It felt completely underwhelming. Overall, I’d call it an overwhelmingly obnoxious, underwhelming album. I probably didn’t bring my A-game to it either, so I’ll accept some of the blame. But even taking that into account, this is a two star all day.
I was living in New Cross when Klaxons and the "Nu-Rave" scene started. I absolutely hated it. 20 years on, I have mellowed a bit - not my bag but not as awful as I thought
Gosh, that's what happens when you record an album and just leave in every idea that everyone has thought of. Some of it works really well and some of it is unlistenable. Sounds like they had fun though
Nothing original here….move along…. 2
It’s not good. Peak fifa music. I don’t think anyone particularly thought it was good at the time either which makes it a confusing addition to the list. Not offensive.
I didn’t full on hate it but it shouldn’t be on this list.
I did know the song "Golden Skans" which ja the most popular one on the album and I liked it. The rest of the songs however ware not do good.
Some of it is okay at best. Most of it has far too much going on for me to enjoy it. It's not completely offensive, but it's not for me. "As Above So Below" is a fine song except for how they shoved a ton of dense noisy bits in there every thirty seconds or so. It didn't need that. But I guess without that busy cacophonous nonsense, it might've just been a really boring British rock record. So while it would've been a slightly easier listen, I don't think it'd add more than a single star. "Magick" is an outright skip. Obnoxious.
This list is really just kind of all of the obvious classics and then just the most random UK music from a 20 year span. I can't believe it got published into a book.
These guys know how to play music and write songs but still annoy the hell out of me
Gets a 2 because of the 2 singles but the rest of it is dross.
Generic. Shouldn’t be on the list.
I’m sorry, but I don’t see how this is memorable. Listened to in in the car and it really didn’t do anything for me. I was going to go boring but the last 2 tracks were a bit more interesting. Could have been a 3, but it’s Friday.
Fine but forgettable
meh, la nada misma
For some reason my mind just wants to describe this album as noisy. Seemed a bit weird and experimental, which I'm normally into but apparently not this time.
It’s okay. Nothing too memorable, but not bad either. 2.5/5 Probably won’t listen again
2.5
What a pointless inclusion on this very flawed list. Yet another album that was popular in the UK but nearly unheard of everywhere else. Not exactly surprised that it was removed in the most recent version of the book. Nothing special or noteworthy about what they were doing here at all. It’s like every other late 2000s alt rock band but kinda worse. Noisy and annoying. Gravity’s Rainbow was kinda cool tho
Not really my thing! They alternate between poppy/forgettable and harsh/abrasive experimentation that sounds a bit sloppy if I'm being real. The "hidden" song at the end was perhaps my favourite moment in the album, funnily enough. I've no idea where those spooky soundscapes would've fit elsewhere in the album, but they're the most unique and interesting idea on display. Hilarious move to jumpscare unassuming CD listeners with it. Standouts: Atlantis To Interzone • Golden Skans • Four Horsemen of 2012
There are a lot of individual pieces of things on this album that I like, but somehow they never make it into a cohesive whole. Left no impression on me at all and felt like a huge missed opportunity.
Unpleasant in the morning
It's an interesting album. The drumming is great and very upfront. The music is layered on and works well with the guys voice. His voice is odd but not off putting. It's got a weird indie dance vibe, but it is a mid 00's brit band. They tend to skew that way. It does get long in the tooth though. Some songs stand out but the bulk of this album is kinda boring. It's very formulaic. Like the band found their sound and the producers forced them to stick with it. Makes for an alright first listen but gets boring very fast. Doesn't hold up past the first listen.
This list had me realize that if an album wins the Mercury Prize, it's probably going to be pretentious and not that good.
I both kinda like it and kinda hate it. More towards hate it but just a tad Will I listen to again: 20%
I wanted to like this album so bad but there’s just something about it. I just can’t quite get into. I think it’s probably the vocals I don’t like the constant falsetto and screaming.
Jamais écouté avant. Ma note est sévère, mais elle correspond à un album qui, à mes yeux, n'est pas du tout honteux, pas du tout raté, mais qui a un énorme défaut : il manque singulièrement d'originalité. Klaxons sonne comme Franz Ferdinand qui aurait trois ans de retard, aurait perdu son sens de l'humour et essaierait d'expérimenter les textures électroniques cradingues. Comme témoignage sur le son d'une époque du rock indé britannique qui n'aura finalement pas duré si longtemps, pourquoi pas, parmi les 1000 et quelques albums les plus importants de l'histoire, c'est un peu léger. Top : Totem on the Timeline Flop : Magick
Meh
Opened with 3 star indie energy; digressed to 2 star disappointment by the end. Most songs followed the same sound, pattern and style, and many had too much up-tempo reverb/distortion that was a distraction from, rather than amplification of, the music.
I remember these guys being a name you’d hear on a festival lineup or some hype new music list or simply playing over speakers while you were waiting in a queue. But to this day, I have never met a human in real life who is a fan of this band.
Another newer release clunker. At least they sounded like they tried. Unlike the last selection. Hard to give this three stars so I’m. I’m not going to. Aerosmith is next. Absolute ear bleach.
I hadn’t heard of klaxons but this was a totally pleasant listen. There are some really nice melodies like in Golden Skans, but this just isn’t that memorable and the auto play went to what felt like better versions of the same thing (Bloc Party) so I’m being a little harsh with rating
I was looking forward to this but came away disappointed. Found it slightly annoying and repetitive. Won’t listen again.
Imagine dragons ahh
I feel like they're trying for something interesting and almost get there sometimes, but it's mostly generic music dressed in various frenetic embellishments. They are appropriately named.
2/5
A few good tracks, but too many skips. 5/10.
There are standout moments (“Golden Skans,” “Atlantis to Interzone”), but the album doesn’t maintain that level throughout.
That got monotonous quickly.
Myths of the Near Future starts with a reasonable argument for itself. The energy is real, the musicianship is clear, and the early variability suggests a band with genuine chops operating at the center of a specific cultural moment — the brief nu-rave intersection of indie rock and rave culture that briefly made Klaxons the most talked-about band in Britain. For a stretch, the craft keeps it in respectable territory. Then “Magick” arrives, and the case starts collapsing. What some listeners find anthemic and hypnotic lands here as actively annoying — the chanted repetition and processed vocals crossing from atmospheric into grating without warning. The track that follows doubles down with a synth texture that seems purposefully engineered to increase anxiety rather than create momentum. The intent is clear. The payoff isn’t there. The closing track delivers the final verdict — a metal-adjacent section with distorted vocals that feels more ridiculous than dangerous, the kind of swing that needs to land perfectly to work and doesn’t. By the end the variability and chops that initially kept this above the 2 threshold have been outweighed by a record that spent its second half actively wearing out its welcome. A 2 that reflects a genuine listen rather than a snap judgment — the craft is real, the moment was real, and the music still isn’t remotely for this particular listener. Sometimes that’s just the honest answer.
Mehhhhh. Proto arctic monkeys with a twist that’s more grating than anything else. DNF
Meh. Some songs were better than others but it’s a lot of electronic sounds I didn’t really like
Nah. Cero. No me generó nada. No entiendo qué hace en esta lista. Está bien como pasajero, pero meh total 3/10
Another rather dull UK album from the early 2000s. Not really sure what makes this one different from all of the others.
another run of the mill british indie rock album
Wack
As soon as this started, I knew they were English. Every song pretty much sounded the same. Achingly 00’s. Nothing particularly interesting.
Not great is it
++: As Above, So Below, Forgotten Works, Magic +: Atlantis to Interzone, Gravity's Rainbow +-: Two Receivers, Golden Skans, Totem on the Timeline, It's Not Over Yet -: Four Horsemen of 2012 -: Isle of Her 4,1/10
enjoyed this a little more than i expected but it was a little grating listening through in one sitting
Enjoyed it a lot more than i expected..still nothing amazing tho..i wud rate it 2.5/5 ..but forced to round down here..
This is partly pretty good, partly just too much of an effort to listen to.
Could've been worse.
Another album from this era that sounds just like everything else. Bad low vocals. Everything else just muff
Day822 - sounds kinda like the black keys but not as good as the black keys
2/5, tiene temas buenos pero que una dure 12 minn y 9 de silencio le saco una estrella
Every song starts out with such great promise! Then goes to shit when the vocals come in.
I missed this period of music as I was bringing up children and didn't have time to listen to anything, so I lack a certain affinity for all these bands which appeared in the 2000's. That said, I know the singles well and are ok. I do prefer the original of 'Its Not Over Yet', they gave it a good go though. My problem is there were so many of these edgy pseudo indie bands at the time, they all merge into one. Did they do that crap cover of 'Hounds of Love' too? There is my problem.
I was exactly the right age for when this came out and spearheaded the whole nu-rave thing. Listening to it now, it’s a lot of nonsense. There’s some tracks on here I remember liking that still hold up like Gravity’s Rainbow and It’s Not Over Yet, but the rest is very superficial and hasn’t stood the test of time like some other albums from that time like Late Of The Pier.
"Another result of Dimery's obsession with showcasing the UK at any cost" So real!!!! Why can't there be more traditional music from all the various cultures around the world.. instead of UK indie rock #208. I am really starting to despire all this UK indie rock, when there are so many other types of music this could go to. Trust me, I do NOT need to listen to this!
New Rave, 2007 -> 2
eh
Sounds like Arctic Monkeys a lot at times
Had never heard of them and now I know why. Seemed very much an "of the moment" product from a group that represented a UK era of rave/pop that came and went. I would choose Franz Ferdinand, a band with a somewhat similar sound, over this because these songs are more annoying than hook-filled. And whatever sci fi concept that's going on doesn't work, just name checking famous authors/titles doesn't make it a concept album. Again, so many better albums than this could be on this list.
Nah, not for me. Super generic sound, another one of these mid 2000s British indie bands that maybe got a lot of hype at the time but have zero legacy. Dont think I'll remember any of these songs tomorrow even. And its also just a mess as an album, doesnt have a cohesive structure at all which maybe makes it more forgettable
I did not need to hear ts before I die fgs
2.5
This REALLY doesn't strike me as being anywhere near rave; it definitely has high nonstop energy, but more in a "manic episode" kind of way. Maybe that's what makes it 'new rave' and I'm just woefully out of the rave loop? Vocals and harmonies felt very samey from song to song.
Meh. I’m not a fan of electronic music. I can see why someone who does like electronic music would like this. It is very high energy.
I’m not sure what this is supposed to be or why it’s on the list?
too much going on to listen to while working, hectic harmonics etc somewhat noisy at times a few good songs but rather unremarkable overall Song Number 6 currently and forcing myself to go through with it really cool cover art tho 4/10
I really wish this slot had instead been filled by Bloc Party’s “Silent Alarm.”
no sure why its on here. its average. I don't like their version of State of Grace - Not over yet
ммм, фигня очень шумно и сумбурно нет мелодичности, уши устают зато есть хит ожидал большего конечно
Eh
Not a great deal to say other than that I didn't really vibe with it.
I didn’t dislike this album as much as some of the others and I liked that this album reminded me of Mother Mother. Maybe they took inspiration from this album? Anyways, 2 stars because I could see myself liking some of the songs if I was in the right mood.
Was ok to listen to, one or two tracks that were good, the rest just were ok
Didn’t like them at the time, still don’t
This seemed like a fairly run of the mill early-2000s British Alternative Rock album, not sure what was meant to be that special about it. "Rave rock" isn't really a thing and wouldn't have been what I would have described it as, before reading the wider context. I did enjoy the track "It's Not Over Yet" but ultimately this was fairly unremarkable and unmemorable.
#865. This sounds like shampoo commercial music. 2/5: meh
Science-fictional rave, a dance-punk revival, & at times aggressive metal, at least vocally and guitar-wise ('Atlantis To Interzone'), Myths Of The Near Future (Ballard) is, in the end, a proper pop record, nothing more and not much less. Very well produced, full of literary references, & easy to take down, it's yet not a memorable or meaningful thing, neither musically nor conceptually. What they're getting at, no one knows and no one cares; the Pynchon/Burroughs/Ballard footnotes are annoying. 'Night touched my hands / W/ the turning, golden skans'; 'Galloping, galloping beams faster'; 'All ships of sense on hyper ocean / All kinds of chaos still in motion.' It's a watered-down, unnecessary recall of Joy Division, w/o any of the dignity.
stuff i probably listen to but it doesnt really stick out 2/5
The name of the band does not live up to what I was envisioning.
History and hindsight suggest the 2007 Mercury Prize should’ve gone to Amy Winehouse’s Back to Black instead of whatever this is.
I don't hate it. It reminds me of a simpler time. The album is definitely painfully millennial (lol). They synths made me feel alot of nostalgia -- feel very true to early 2000s. I just don't think it's necessarily for me. Highlights: As Above So Below, Forgotten Works
One good song Would not enjoy this concert 2/5
A sign of the times....this album really encapsulates what was happening on the "rock" scene in the mid-2000s.The sound itself is pretty generic for its day. High-powered dance beats with vocals that just remind me of a time where I wanted nothing to do with mainstream "rock" music. Good band. I can't deny the talent. But I can deny any claim that this album should be listened to more than once.
The Mercury Prize has a disappointing record when it comes to identifying acts that will have a lasting impact. Too many winners have been people whose moment soon passes, and few exemplify that more than Klaxons. They may have made reference to writers like Pynchon and Ballard but this only has a flashy surface without much content and it doesn't reward repeated listening. At least their name was apt: like a klaxon the sound is frantic and attention-grabbing but I was happy when it sped away into the distance
Überzeugt mich nicht
Post modern British indie rock that is obviously removed from the books in the next following editions. Checking google and Tick. Case of distribution balance across the decades? It’s completely ok, and it’s also completely unremarkable. It’s ok when on, but did I need to hear it? if part of the answer is I will never hear again. The sound and the score is so middling, a 3 but this now isn’t and never should have been a 1001 album, 2 Stars
Meh
Near future generic rock music slop
Totally unfamiliar with this band and album. It's just way too hyper-kinetic for my taste.
Why is this here? It was fine at the time. It’s not great now.
If you remove the vocals and add more melody and hooks, this could be the soundtrack for a strange fictional early 90's SNES Action RPG or Shmup called Klaxon. Unfortunately, it's no Plok!. To be fair, that's hard to measure up to.
This did absolutely nothing for me. So 2000s - this sound has not aged well. Wouldn’t listen again.
It was alright. I tuned out a bit but that might have been because of the headphones I had on might not have been right for this kind of music. The live version of Golden Scans at the end was terrible.
Mid, rar blanding av rock og noe annet. Medioker stemme
I listened to so much indie rock in the 2000s but this doesn't do it for me like other acts of the time.
4.5/10
I have little patience for this brand of 2000s indie; it's all so shrill and overloaded.
Yeah this isn’t for me. Atlantis To Interzone and Golden Skans are fun and interesting by tho.
indie millennial bullshit. some cool moments but most of its boring dribble. what terrible album to end my year on
muy el indie no es genero, wenos conceptos pero ejecución meh
This sounds like quintessential dance punk. You like that? Good. I don't care so much for it. Started this album and I have absolutely no desire to get back at it again.
Theatre kid music
That was disappointing. At risk of sounding like an old man that was just a load of noise. Golden Skans aside it was generally very poor. I was expecting a much stronger dance element - i had them in same pool as Glass Animals/ Tame Impala - but these guys are swimming in indie noise puddle.
It's just not for me, I get the kind of person this is for and the kind of music that it's trying to be, but for me, it's just not it. It all feels a bit try hard, It's very 2007 sounding and feeling, and not in a good way. Golden Skans is a banger though.
Does nothing for me specifically or for music generally.
Overall I think I’d have preferred to listen to a klaxon. Nothing really stood out for me. 2/5