Future People Explained

Future People
Cover:Alabama Shakes - Future People single cover.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Alabama Shakes
Album:Sound & Color
B-Side:"Drive by Baby"[1]
Released:[2]
Recorded:2015
Genre:
Label:
Producer:
  • Alabama Shakes
  • Blake Mills[3]
Prev Title:Gimme All Your Love
Prev Year:2015
Next Title:Sound & Color
Next Year:2015

"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,[3] the song has reached #37 on the Billboard rock chart.[4]

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".[5]

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.[6] Alternatively, a video featuring the song's audio became available in March 2015.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Alabama Shakes - Future People at Discogs. Discogs. Zink Media. November 17, 2015.
  2. Web site: Alabama Shakes Releases New Song "Future People" Off Upcoming New Album 'Sound & Color' . Music Times. Kort. Alicia. March 19, 2015. November 18, 2015.
  3. Web site: Alabama Shakes - Sound & Color (Vinyl, LP, LP, Album) at Discogs. Discogs. Zink Media. November 17, 2015.
  4. Web site: Alabama Shakes Awards AllMusic. AllMusic. All Media Network. November 18, 2015.
  5. Web site: Alabama Shakes: Sound & Color review – riveting, kaleidoscopic second album . The Observer. Guardian Media Group. Empire. Kitty. Kitty Empire. April 19, 2015. November 18, 2015.
  6. (uploaded August 10, 2015)
  7. Web site: Alabama Shakes - Future People (Official Audio) - YouTube. YouTube. Alabama Shakes. March 18, 2015. November 19, 2015.