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Future of the Left

Musical Group

Forfans of mclusky, noise rock and post-hardcore listeners, and anyone into sardonic, high-energy alternative rock.
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The Profile

Future of the Left is a Welsh noise rock/post-hardcore band formed in 2005 by Andy "Falco" Falkous and Jack Egglestone (both formerly of Mclusky) with Kelson Mathias (ex-Jarcrew). Their discography includes acclaimed albums such as Curses! (2007), Travels With Myself and Another (2009), The Plot Against Common Sense (2012), How to Stop Your Brain in an Accident (2013), and The Peace & Truce of Future of the Left (2016).

Formed in Cardiff, Wales in 2005 by ex‑Mclusky members Andy “Falco” Falkous (vocals/guitar) and Jack Egglestone (drums) with Kelson Mathias (bass/keys, ex‑Jarcrew). Key releases include Curses! (2007), Travels With Myself and Another (2009), The Plot Against Common Sense (2012), Polymers Are Forever (2011, EP), How to Stop Your Brain in an Accident (2013), and The Peace & Truce of Future of the Left (2016).

DeBaser’s reviews paint Future of the Left as a furious Welsh noise-rock/post-hardcore force with sharp riffs, sardonic lyrics, and taut rhythms. Curses! gets praised for manic keys and punchy grooves; Travels With Myself and Another is lauded for tight, distorted rock and hook-smart choruses. How to Stop Your Brain in an Accident draws mixed notes for accessible turns but retains bite. Overall sentiment skews positive.

Notable Quotes

❝ From Wales, with fury.

❝ Is three the perfect number or not?

❝ There are no big surprises for those already familiar with their musical path, but their music once again manages to get us off our chairs and makes us want to headbang and have fun.