Future Of The Left – Curses (2007)

November 10, 2024

I know little of Future Of The Left’s music and have only really been into them because of some friends who enjoy their stuff. This has given me a somewhat lopsided “casual” fandom of the band, where I’m familiar with songs rather than albums (excluding Travels with Myself and Another – that thing fucking rules). Curses is of no exception. If anything tbh, it’s “quirky” late 00s artwork style put me off – but more fool me because this is fantastic.

Sure, there’s the odd dud but generally this is awesome. The bass, as with any other FOTL stuff I’ve heard, is forward-stage and in your face, carrying these dirty and crazy rock and/or indie numbers home with a much needed force. I’m not sure if the “crazy homeless guy shouting at you whilst you hurry on by” style of songwriting is for me entirely, but there’s a certain charm to it when Falco does it, at least.