Best Future Islands Songs

I stumbled upon this track quite by accident, and it blew my mind. I find there are all-too-few modern artists that I really like, but this opened me up to the world of Future Islands. As I went on to discover, they have recorded some real gems over their career to date. But this is one of the best- musically and lyrically- pieces of music I have heard in a long time. The opening track to their most recent studio album (confusingly titled 'Singles'), I cannot wait to hear what else this band has in store.

A song that wraps itself around you and immerses you. Catchy, beautiful, intense. Pure class.

Between this, Long Flight, and Walking Through That Door, 'In The Evening Air' kicks off in stunning fashion. This is such a unique, but perfectly-accessible track to listen to. I love it.

Kind of like a fleshed-out Vireo's Eye. Slower, but deeper. Anthemic.

From the band's first album, there was real musical class at work right from the start. This track almost sounds like a throwback. Very synth-heavy. But it works. Herring's vocal work is wonderful here.

Aptly-named: this track is haunting. Lyrically a masterwork, a tale of lost love. And only a B side to a single. The 'True Love Waits' of Future Islands. Perhaps it too will take it's rightful place as an album track in the future.

Opening the 'In The Evening Air' album, like Long Flight, this is a very strong offering. Melodic and powerful in equal measure.

A popular track from their latest album, it has a very pleasant sound- more pop than many of their other songs, this is a great closer to a great album.

'On The Water' perhaps offers fewer stand-out tracks, but the album itself stands proudly alongside the others. Balance is a captivating track with an upbeat tempo, and a great example of what Future Islands are all about.

From their latest album. A bit more of an homage to their earlier music, I love the hook in this one.