Used Future
2018 studio album by The Sword
Used Future is the sixth studio album by American heavy metal band the Sword. Recorded in late 2017 at Flora Recording & Playback in Portland, Oregon, it was produced by Tucker Martine and was released on March 23, 2018, by Razor & Tie.
01Recording and production
The Sword began recording the follow-up to 2015's High Country in October 2017, working with producer Tucker Martine at his studio Flora Recording & Playback in Portland, Oregon. Recording was completed in November, with the album's title revealed during the original press release in October.
02Promotion and release
Used Future was officially announced for release on March 23, 2018, on January 26, when the lead single "Deadly Nightshade" was also released as a digital download.
03Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Prelude" | 0:26 |
| 2. | "Deadly Nightshade" | 3:00 |
| 3. | "Twilight Sunrise" | 3:07 |
| 4. | "The Wild Sky" | 3:34 |
| 5. | "Intermezzo" | 1:32 |
| 6. | "Sea of Green" | 5:37 |
| 7. | "Nocturne" | 4:03 |
| 8. | "Don't Get Too Comfortable" | 4:13 |
| 9. | "Used Future" | 4:21 |
| 10. | "Come and Gone" | 3:38 |
| 11. | "Book of Thoth" | 2:50 |
| 12. | "Brown Mountain" | 5:25 |
| 13. | "Reprise" | 1:40 |
| Total length: | 43:36 | |
04Personnel
- John D. Cronise, vocals, rhythm guitar
- Kyle Shutt, lead guitar
- Bryan Richie, bass, keyboards
- Santiago "Jimmy" Vela III, drums
- Tucker Martine, production
05Charts
| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200 | 104 |
| US Top Hard Rock Albums (Billboard) | 6 |
| US Top Rock Albums (Billboard) | 16 |
| US Indie Store Album Sales (Billboard) | 4 |
| UK Rock & Metal Albums (Official Charts) | 25 |
Sources and credits
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