JUNE 18, 2012 A.C. DILLON, AUTHOR
Open ’til Midnight – Musings Of A Music-Obsessed Mind
Future History
Let me tell it straight: I took home Future History’s CD, having decided to do so after two songs in their stellar set.
How to describe Future History’s sound… Ah, yes. Remember when Radiohead released OK Computer? Remember how bloody brilliant and awesome that era of their sound was, how the electronic elements balanced beautifully with rocking guitars and layered vocals? Yeah, I miss when Radiohead wowed me. Toss that genius in a blender with moody, reflective (and sometimes pessimistic) lyrics of Tool or better yet, A Perfect Circle, and one begins to appreciate Future History’s sound. Loops and a solid hard rock sound are overlayed with folk elements and triple threat vocal harmonies to create a soundscape that captivates and engages the senses. Songs “Good Little Robot” and “Ornamental State” particularly grabbed me. Highly recommended!