Future People
{{Infobox song
| name = Future People
| cover = Alabama Shakes - Future People single cover.jpg
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = Alabama Shakes
| album = Sound & Color
| B-side = "Drive by Baby"{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/Alabama-Shakes-Future-People/master/838040|title=Alabama Shakes - Future People at Discogs|work=Discogs|publisher=Zink Media|accessdate=November 17, 2015}}
| released = {{start date|2015|3|19}}{{cite web|url=http://www.musictimes.com/articles/32354/20150319/alabama-shakes-new-song-future-people-upcoming-new-album-sound-color-listen.htm|title=Alabama Shakes Releases New Song "Future People" Off Upcoming New Album 'Sound & Color' |work=Music Times|last=Kort|first=Alicia|date=March 19, 2015|accessdate=November 18, 2015}}
| recorded = 2015
| studio =
| genre = *Blues rock
| length = {{duration|m=3|s=22}}
| label = * ATO (US)
- MapleMusic (Canada)
- Rough Trade (UK)
| writer = * Brittany Howard
- Blake Mills{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/song/future-people-mt0051256047|title=Future People - Alabama Shakes {{!}} Song Info {{!}} AllMusic|work=AllMusic|publisher=All Media Network|accessdate=November 17, 2015}}
| producer = * Alabama Shakes
| prev_title = Gimme All Your Love
| prev_year = 2015
| next_title = Sound & Color
| next_year = 2015
| misc = {{External music video|{{YouTube|iraraKH0_Tk|"Future People"}}}}
}}
"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, the song has reached #37 on the Billboard rock chart.{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/alabama-shakes-mn0002802154/awards|title=Alabama Shakes {{!}} Awards {{!}} AllMusic|work=AllMusic|publisher=All Media Network|accessdate=November 18, 2015}}
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. Kitty Empire of The Observer echoed this opinion while also complimenting the song's "sultry soul-rock groove".{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/apr/19/alabama-shakes-sound-and-color-review|title=Alabama Shakes: Sound & Color review – riveting, kaleidoscopic second album |work=The Observer|publisher=Guardian Media Group|last=Empire|first=Kitty|author-link=Kitty Empire|date=April 19, 2015|accessdate= November 18, 2015}}
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.{{YouTube|JbR999N5MiA|Alabama Shakes - Future People (Official Video - Live from Capitol Studio A)}} (uploaded August 10, 2015) Alternatively, a video featuring the song's audio became available in March 2015.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iraraKH0_Tk|title=Alabama Shakes - Future People (Official Audio) - YouTube|work=YouTube|author=Alabama Shakes|date=March 18, 2015|accessdate=November 19, 2015}}
Chart positions
| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" |
| Chart (2015)
!Peak |
|---|
| {{singlechart|Billboardrocksongs|37|artist=Alabama Shakes|rowheader=true|accessdate=December 30, 2017}} |
| {{singlechart|Billboardadultalternativesongs|24|artist=Alabama Shakes|rowheader=true|accessdate=December 30, 2017}} |
References
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External links
- {{Allmusic|song|id=mt0051256047|label="Future People"}}
- {{Discogs master|type=single|838040}}
{{Alabama Shakes}}
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Category:MapleMusic Recordings singles
Category:Rough Trade Records singles
Category:Song recordings produced by Brittany Howard
Category:Song recordings produced by Blake Mills
Category:Songs written by Brittany Howard
Category:Songs written by Blake Mills
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