Future Politics
by Austra
  • Record Label: Domino
  • Release Date: Jan 20, 2017
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
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  1. No Ripcord
    Feb 10, 2017
    60
    What the lyrics lack (and they certainly aren’t bad by any stretch--simply not particularly strong), the vocals mask.
  2. The Guardian
    Jan 19, 2017
    60
    Future Politics succeeds in conjuring the current feeling of exhaustion and the modern malaise--but is more like the confused anticipation of the present every day rather than the post-apocalyptic future.
  3. Clash Music
    Jan 19, 2017
    60
    Following the trend set on previous effort ‘Olympia’, the beats continue to become crunchier, direct and undoubtedly more contemporary--but unfortunately less interesting also.
  5. The Skinny
    Jan 11, 2017
    60
    On Future Politics we find Austra revolving on the spot, caught in a flattering beam of light but still hovering on the brink of taking those first, brave steps towards a radical utopia.
  6. Record Collector
    Jan 6, 2017
    60
    The overall feel is accomplished and often catchy, but it’s not as intriguingly esoteric as some material in this vein.
  7. Mojo
    Jan 4, 2017
    60
    Future Politics' galvanised vision takes myriad forms. [Feb 2017, p.95]
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  8. Uncut
    Jan 4, 2017
    60
    Powerful and intriguing stuff, but the emotional spark never quite catches. [Feb 2017, p.21]
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User Score
7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. RTAir
    May 3, 2020
    8
    Future Politics is Austra as great as ever - it's a bold and progressive work with more “spacious” arrangements this time around. The qualityFuture Politics is Austra as great as ever - it's a bold and progressive work with more “spacious” arrangements this time around. The quality is consistent from start to finish, no fillers to be found here. Definitely a grower, but all the more rewarding with repeated listens.… Full Review »
  2. gustavolsb
    Feb 3, 2017
    7
    Songs such as Utopia, I Love You More Than You Love Yourself and Gaia are highlights. However, the rest of the album feels distorted and theSongs such as Utopia, I Love You More Than You Love Yourself and Gaia are highlights. However, the rest of the album feels distorted and the instrumentals are quite repetitive in every song, but it does not mean it's not a good work.… Full Review »
  3. dramatickid
    Jan 27, 2017
    7
    Future Politics is more minimal and somehow "colder" in the use of instrumentation compared to Austra's previous albums but Katie Stelmanis'Future Politics is more minimal and somehow "colder" in the use of instrumentation compared to Austra's previous albums but Katie Stelmanis' voice sounds better than ever and "Utopia" is a standout track, both catchy and experimental at the same time. I think the album needs more than one listening to be fully appreciated.… Full Review »
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