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Future Present Past [EP]
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  • Summary: The four-track EP is the first new release for the indie rock band on the Cult Records label.
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Drag Queen
[Verse 1] 80's people dancing, oooh Always get it right I'd listen but I can't tonight I can't tonight, I can't tonight Well there's something that... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. AllMusic
    Jun 22, 2016
    80
    They sound more engaged and electrified on Future Present Past than they have in years.
  2. DIY Magazine
    May 27, 2016
    80
    Future Present Past more than proves The Strokes are as important a band in 2016 as they’ve ever been.
  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    May 27, 2016
    80
    Perhaps the highest compliment you could pay this EP is that if you didn't know who it was and had no preconceived notions about what it should--or shouldn't--sound like, you'd think you had stumbled across something very special indeed.
  4. Boston Globe
    May 31, 2016
    80
    Finally, the Strokes sound as if they’re having fun again.
  5. Consequence
    May 31, 2016
    75
    Mystery has forever shaped the mythology behind The Strokes, and they’re rarely so forthcoming. Which is why Casablancas’ peculiar transparency is one of the more alluring accomplishments of Future Present Past.
  6. Pitchfork
    Jun 7, 2016
    60
    There’s just enough to think about without getting fatigued, as the Strokes continue to toy with the sound of their late period.
  7. Drowned In Sound
    May 31, 2016
    40
    Familiar ground is where they’re most comfortable, and they still haven’t worked out how to successfully expand their horizons beyond that.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 15
  3. Negative: 3 out of 15
  1. jongabr
    Mar 11, 2017
    10
    Each music represents a age in strokes music
    T. of joy - past
    OBLIVIOUS - present Drag Q. - Future Amazing EP. Could not be for the    Each music represents a age in strokes music
    T. of joy - past
    OBLIVIOUS - present
    Drag Q. - Future

    Amazing EP. Could not be for the critic, but is such great for strokes fans. Keep on going.    … Expand
  2. Paul_Mokeski
    Jun 4, 2016
    10
    Sounds incredible and and in my opinion has a lot of similar sounds from their first two projects. I feel like it's a weird cross between IsSounds incredible and and in my opinion has a lot of similar sounds from their first two projects. I feel like it's a weird cross between Is This It and Angles. Either way it's the first the new music from The Strokes I've heard in 3 years and it does not disappoint.… Expand
  4. Ajpunker1980
    Jun 6, 2016
    10
    Amazing work once again from The Strokes! After a three year hiatus they return with this little gem of a ep. Hints of Joy Division, VelvetAmazing work once again from The Strokes! After a three year hiatus they return with this little gem of a ep. Hints of Joy Division, Velvet underground, Television, and music from the days of yesteryear we get a unique blend of Casablanca's and the gang's new songs! The new style of his side band The Voidz is very dominant here and its very welcome! Looking forward to the LP! Strokes fan 4 life!… Expand
  5. EmmeKira
    Jun 5, 2016
    8
    The Strokes manage to present three little gems that perfectly present what they were (Threat of Joy), what they are (Oblivius) and whatThe Strokes manage to present three little gems that perfectly present what they were (Threat of Joy), what they are (Oblivius) and what they're gonna try to be in the future (Drag Queen).… Expand
  6. imthenoob
    Apr 15, 2020
    8
    A short but sweet comeback EP for the band that will for sure make fans excited about the new music coming their way. It is great to see theA short but sweet comeback EP for the band that will for sure make fans excited about the new music coming their way. It is great to see the band back together after years apart.… Expand
  7. AvalancheBoy
    Jun 6, 2016
    7
    There is something special about the strokes, I was blown away by First Impressions Of Earth, Is This It has become a classic album and AnglesThere is something special about the strokes, I was blown away by First Impressions Of Earth, Is This It has become a classic album and Angles has a particularly beautiful sound. This EP however doesn't seem to have the jet of honesty and hunger of their previous albums, besides the new vocal style there isn't much new, its still good but nothing groundbreaking.… Expand
  8. Chris182
    Apr 25, 2021
    1
    One of the worst things i have ever listened to. I never really like the band yet somehow i am still disappointed by this. I cant find aOne of the worst things i have ever listened to. I never really like the band yet somehow i am still disappointed by this. I cant find a single positive thing to say about this EP.
    Best Tracks: None of Them
    Worst Tracks: All of them especially OBLIVIUS (Remix)    … Expand

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