The Plot Against Common Sense

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The Plot Against Common Sense
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Studio album by
Released12 June 2012 [1]
StudioFaster Studios, Music Box [2]
Genre Post-hardcore, noise rock
Length49:55
Label Xtra Mile Recordings - XMR058CD
Future of the Left chronology
Travels with Myself and Another
(2009)
The Plot Against Common Sense
(2012)
How To Stop Your Brain In An Accident
(2013)
Singles from The Plot Against Common Sense
  1. "Sheena Is A T-Shirt Salesman"
Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic 81/100 [3]
Review scores
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The A.V. Club A− [5]
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Rock Sound Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [12]
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The Plot Against Common Sense is the third studio album by Future of the Left.

Contents

Reception

Critical response to the album was positive, with a Metacritic score of 81/100 or "universal acclaim".

Track listing

  1. "Sheena Is A T-Shirt Salesman" - 2:08
  2. "Failed Olympic Bid" - 3:14
  3. "Beneath The Waves An Ocean" - 3:47
  4. "Cosmo's Ladder" - 2:34
  5. "City Of Exploded Children" - 4:10
  6. "Goals In Slow Motion" - 3:11
  7. "Camp Cappuccino" - 2:48
  8. "Polymers Are Forever" - 4:07
  9. "Robocop 4 - Fuck Off Robocop" - 2:53
  10. "Sorry Dad, I Was Late For The Riots" - 3:08
  11. "I Am The Least Of Your Problems" - 2:33
  12. "A Guide To Men" - 3:54
  13. "Anchor" - 3:12
  14. "Rubber Animals" - 1:54
  15. "Notes On Achieving Orbit" - 6:22 (including hidden track)

Running time: 49:55

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