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Future World

Pretty Maids · 1987

40 min · 9 tracks · hard rock · power metal · traditional heavy metal

A vibrant blend of hard rock and power metal packed with anthemic choruses and soaring melodies.

Future World is an album by Pretty Maids, released in 1987. A vibrant blend of hard rock and power metal packed with anthemic choruses and soaring melodies. 'Future World' is significant for its commercial success, breaking into various charts across Europe and solidifying Pretty Maids’ reputation in the power metal genre. The title track has become a staple in their live performances and has been influential in shaping the sound of emerging hard rock bands in the late '80s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Future World sound like?

A vibrant blend of hard rock and power metal packed with anthemic choruses and soaring melodies. Rooted in hard rock and power metal.

What makes Future World by Pretty Maids notable?

'Future World' is significant for its commercial success, breaking into various charts across Europe and solidifying Pretty Maids’ reputation in the power metal genre. The title track has become a staple in their live performances and has been influential in shaping the sound of emerging hard rock bands in the late '80s. Released on April 20, 1987, 'Future World' was Pretty Maids' third studio album, positioning them firmly within the European heavy metal scene. Following their successful second album, 'Red, Hot and Heavy', this record showcased their maturation in sound and songwriting as they began to gain international recognition.

How many songs are on Future World?

Future World has 9 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.

Tracklist

9 tracks·40:58

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Future World Standout 5:22
  • 2 Loud 'n' Proud Standout 3:50
  • 3 Love Games 4:11
  • 4 Yellow Rain 5:29
  • 5 Rodeo 4:13
  • 6 We Came to Rock Standout 4:29
  • 7 Needles in the Dark 5:02
  • 8 Eye of the Storm 4:55
  • 9 Long Way to Go 3:27

Release Date

April 20, 1987

Artist Origin

Denmark

Runtime

40 min 58 sec