The Future Soon

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The Future Soon
ReleaseWhere Tradition Meets Tomorrow
Length3:49
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"The Future Soon" is a song on Jonathan Coulton's second album, Where Tradition Meets Tomorrow. It is one of Jonathan's most consistent songs in his live shows, always appearing at the opening of a set.

Trivia

  • "The Future Soon" is usually introduced in interviews and live shows as how someone might feel if they were about 12 years old, alone in their room, reading Omni Magazine, and thinking about the future.[1]
  • In live performances, "The Future Soon" is always performed alone. During shows where Paul and Storm play as the opening act, they leave the stage for the song.

Availability

"The Future Soon" is available on the MP3 store. As of April 2008, the CD version of Where Tradition Meets Tomorrow is out of print.

Themes

Robots, unrequited love

Where Tradition Meets Tomorrow
1. The Future Soon · 2. Skullcrusher Mountain · 3. I Crush Everything · 4. Betty and Me · 5. Mandelbrot Set