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The Far Field
Pop · 2017 · 12 tracks · 45m

The Far Field

Future Islands

Driving synth-pop defined by high-register melodic bass and Samuel T. Herring's theatrical, soulful baritone. A record of movement, memory, and the open road.

April 7, 2017 · 4AD

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A propulsive and bittersweet journey through memory and movement.

Tracklist · 12 Tracks · 45m
01
Aladdin
4:13
02
Time on Her Side
3:39
03
Ran
3:26
04
Beauty of the Road
4:09
05
Cave
3:52
06
Through the Roses
3:15
07
North Star
3:35
08
Ancient Water
3:56
09
Candles
3:57
10
Day Glow Fire
3:49
11
Shadows
4:05
12
Black Rose
3:25
Moments Worth Listening For
The sudden, guttural vocal growl that punctuates the soaring chorus of Cave
Debbie Harry's unexpected and ethereal guest vocal appearance on Shadows
The way the bassline in Ran mimics the frantic energy of a heartbeat
The swelling orchestral strings that elevate the emotional climax of Through the Roses
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Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does The Far Field sound next to the rest of Future Islands's catalogue?

Travel Journey+4.0σ

The writing leans far further into travel journey than the rest of the catalogue.

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