The Future Bites

by Steven Wilson

The Future Bites cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 29 January 2021
  • Label: Caroline
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 42:01
  • Community rating: 3.26/5 from 10 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Departing significantly from the progressive rock and metal epics of his past, the Porcupine Tree frontman delivered a heavily electronic, 1980s-inspired art pop record. Designed conceptually as a critique of modern consumerism, algorithmic data mining, and internet culture, the album features infectious synth grooves and disco influences alongside his signature meticulous sound design. The drastic sonic shift heavily polarized his dedicated fanbase.

Genres

Descriptors: conscious, melodic, conceptual, rhythmic, dystopian

Tracklist

  1. UNSELF (1:05)
  2. SELF (2:55)
  3. KING GHOST (4:06)
  4. 12 THINGS I FORGOT (4:42)
  5. EMINENT SLEAZE (3:52)
  6. MAN OF THE PEOPLE (4:41)
  7. PERSONAL SHOPPER (9:49)
  8. FOLLOWER (4:39)
  9. COUNT OF UNEASE (6:08)

Credits

  • Mo Hausler - edited by
  • Stefan Tenner - lacquer cut by
  • Dino Pereira - other [hair]
  • Emma Osbourne - other [make-up]
  • Naomi Parry - other [stylist]
  • Mia Wilson - voice
  • Yali Wilson - voice
  • Michael Spearman - drums, hihat [hi-hat]

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