''Memories of the Future'' is the first collaborative studio album by electronic musicians

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. A review in ''

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'' described it as "an important release in

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's development." A circumspect review in '' Resident Advisor'' noted the "intensity" of the album's "atmosphere", but argued that its quality was somewhat uneven. Journalist Joel Schalit compared it to the work of

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and Philip K. Dick and argued that it represented the mental distress suffered by minorities in England. '' Exclaim!'' called it the "rightful heir" to Tricky's ''

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Track listing

#Glass 4:30 #Victims 3:51 #Backward 4:43 #Nine 1:54 #Curious 4:58 #Portal 4:25 #Addiction 3:40 #Sine 5:21 #Correction 3:15 #Kingstown 4:40 #Nine Samurai 3:40 #Bodies 2:26 #Lime 1:55 #Quantum 3:18

References

External links

* 2006 albums Collaborative albums Hyperdub albums {{2000s-electronic-album-stub