Future People
| "Future People" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| B-side | "Drive by Baby"[1] |
"Future People" is a song performed by American rock band Alabama Shakes, issued as the third single from the band's second studio album Sound & Color. Co-produced by the band and co-written by lead singer Brittany Howard,[4][3] the song has reached #37 on the Billboard rock chart.[5]
Critical reception
"Future People" has received positive reviews from critics. Alicia Kort of Music Times complimented lead singer Brittany Howard's falsetto on the track and used it as an example on how the parent album blended different styles via the music.[2] Kitty Empire of The Observer echoed this opinion while also complimenting the song's "sultry soul-rock groove".[6]
Music video
The music video for "Future People" was released on August 10, 2015. Directed by Danny Clinch, the video shows the band performing the song live at Capitol Studio A in Hollywood.[7] Alternatively, a video featuring the song's audio became available in March 2015.[8]
Chart positions
| Chart (2015) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Rock Songs (Billboard)[5] | 37 |
References
- ^ "Alabama Shakes - Future People at Discogs". Discogs. Zink Media. Retrieved November 17, 2015.
- ^ a b Kort, Alicia (March 19, 2015). "Alabama Shakes Releases New Song "Future People" Off Upcoming New Album 'Sound & Color'". Music Times. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
- ^ a b "Future People - Alabama Shakes | Song Info | AllMusic". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved November 17, 2015.
- ^ a b "Alabama Shakes - Sound & Color (Vinyl, LP, LP, Album) at Discogs". Discogs. Zink Media. Retrieved November 17, 2015.
- ^ a b "Alabama Shakes | Awards | AllMusic". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
- ^ Empire, Kitty (April 19, 2015). "Alabama Shakes: Sound & Color review – riveting, kaleidoscopic second album". The Observer. Guardian Media Group. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
- ^ Alabama Shakes - Future People (Official Video - Live from Capitol Studio A) on YouTube (uploaded August 10, 2015)
- ^ Alabama Shakes (March 18, 2015). "Alabama Shakes - Future People (Official Audio) - YouTube". YouTube. Google. Retrieved November 19, 2015.
External links
- "Future People" at AllMusic
- "Future People" at Discogs (list of releases)
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