The Plot Against Common Sense
2012 studio album by Future of the Left
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Released | 12 June 2012[1] | |||
Studio | Faster Studios, Music Box[2] | |||
Genre | Post-hardcore, noise rock | |||
Length | 49:55 | |||
Label | Xtra Mile Recordings - XMR058CD | |||
Future of the Left chronology | ||||
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Singles from The Plot Against Common Sense | ||||
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Source | Rating |
Metacritic | 81/100[3] |
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The A.V. Club | A−[5] |
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The Plot Against Common Sense is the third studio album by Future of the Left.
Reception
Critical response to the album was positive, with a Metacritic score of 81/100 or "universal acclaim".
Track listing
- "Sheena Is A T-Shirt Salesman" - 2:08
- "Failed Olympic Bid" - 3:14
- "Beneath The Waves An Ocean" - 3:47
- "Cosmo's Ladder" - 2:34
- "City Of Exploded Children" - 4:10
- "Goals In Slow Motion" - 3:11
- "Camp Cappuccino" - 2:48
- "Polymers Are Forever" - 4:07
- "Robocop 4 - Fuck Off Robocop" - 2:53
- "Sorry Dad, I Was Late For The Riots" - 3:08
- "I Am The Least Of Your Problems" - 2:33
- "A Guide To Men" - 3:54
- "Anchor" - 3:12
- "Rubber Animals" - 1:54
- "Notes On Achieving Orbit" - 6:22 (including hidden track)
Running time: 49:55
References
- ^ "Stream Future of the Left's Ferocious 'The Plot Against Common Sense'". Spin.com.
- ^ "Future of the Left : The Plot Against Common Sense". Discogs.com.
- ^ "The Plot Against Common Sense – Future of the Left". Metacritic.
- ^ "The Plot Against Common Sense - Future of the ..." AllMusic.
- ^ "Future Of The Left: The Plot Against Common Sense". Avclub.com. 12 June 2012.
- ^ "Drowned in Sound Review". Archived from the original on 6 November 2012. Retrieved 5 December 2012.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 1 February 2024. Retrieved 5 December 2012.
{{cite web}}
: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Future Of The Left - 'The Plot Against Common Sense'". Nme.com. 12 June 2012.
- ^ Cohen, Ian. "Future of the Left: The Plot Against Common Sense". Pitchfork.com.
- ^ "Future of the Left - The Plot Against Common Sense". Punknews.org. 15 June 2012.
- ^ [1] [dead link]
- ^ "Future of the Left - The Plot Against Common Sense (album review )". Sputnikmusic.com.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 30 November 2012. Retrieved 5 December 2012.
{{cite web}}
: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Music Review: Future of the Left - The Plot Against Common Sense". Tinymixtapes.com.
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