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8.5
92692
8.5 |
The 405
In the end, Future Politics is a call for reaction. You’re supposed to feel, to fight, to question, to contradict, to be active and to open yourself to a world of endless possibilities
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8.0
92503
8.0 |
Drowned In Sound
Future Politics is political, danceable, dark, shimmering and hopeful. Not a combination easily achievable, but Austra have never been a normal band
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8.0
92504
8.0 |
musicOMH
Future Politics is another impressive step in the evolution of Austra: while the band’s second album was a move towards shiny, commercial pop, the follow up sees a more sparse, fragile collection of songs
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8.0
92509
8.0 |
Exclaim
Although it's an intertextual and oftentimes challenging listen, Future Politics is also a compelling call to action to collectively conceive of the future and its manifold possibilities
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8.0
92512
8.0 |
NME
An album to help you rebuild your faith in humanity
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8.0
92419
8.0 |
The FT
In “Utopia”, the classically trained Stelmanis sets her soprano at the higher end of its register, tones fluting amid vibrant dance-pop, a token of utopian optimism
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8.0
92423
8.0 |
Q
Cold, hard, and anything but comfortable. Print edition only
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8.0
92592
8.0 |
The Observer
Her voice – soaring, delicate – brings vulnerability and heat to this vision of a post-human world
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7.8
92420
7.8 |
Gig Soup
The chilled, trance-like ‘I’m A Monster’ showcases Stelmanis’ stunning operatic vocals at their finest
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7.5
92698
7.5 |
A.V. Club
Optimistic and propulsive
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7.4
92598
7.4 |
Pitchfork
Music to be escaped into, whether on dance floors or alone somewhere, filled with a little less despair
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7.0
92691
7.0 |
Spectrum Culture
For a dystopian album, Future Politics is incredibly soothing
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7.0
92421
7.0 |
PopMatters
An edifying and intriguing listen
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7.0
92422
7.0 |
The Line Of Best Fit
Another record that provides ample room for the elaborate unfurling of Stelmanis’ talents as a vocalist, her altitudinous range the billowing banner of a call to arms
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7.0
92465
7.0 |
God Is In The TV
Another fine electro-pop record that continues to show they’re evolving as an outfit
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6.5
92486
6.5 |
Under The Radar
Musically, the scope is grand and sweeping, a natural evolution from 2013's already dynamic Olympia
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6.0
92424
6.0 |
Uncut
The emotional spark never quite catches. Print edition only
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6.0
92425
6.0 |
Mojo
Takes myriad forms. Print edition only
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6.0
92702
6.0 |
Evening Standard
At least the title track broaches the idea of a catchy tune
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6.0
92839
6.0 |
State
Future Politics is a competent exercise in synth-pop but not one that displays any character
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6.0
93107
6.0 |
No Ripcord
Surprisingly underwhelming
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6.0
92535
6.0 |
The Guardian
Theatrical pop for alienated people
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6.0
92547
6.0 |
Clash
An artist with such musical talents is always going to make an impression, but with ‘Future Politics’ the manner in which things have been presented has let the final product down
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6.0
92418
6.0 |
The Skinny
An eerie drip of supernaturalism tangled within the science fiction
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5.8
92495
5.8 |
Earbuddy
Future Politics means well and sounds great but only leaves an ephemeral memory instead of one that leaves you singing Belinda Carlisle
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