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.
Recording 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.[1] Recording was completed in November, with the album’s title revealed during the original press release in October.[2]
Promotion 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.[3]
Track 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 | |
Personnel
- John D. Cronise – vocals, rhythm guitar
- Kyle Shutt – lead guitar
- Bryan Richie – bass, keyboards
- Santiago “Jimmy” Vela III – drums
- Tucker Martine – production
Charts
| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[4] | 104 |
| US Top Hard Rock Albums (Billboard)[5] | 6 |
| US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[6] | 16 |
| US Indie Store Album Sales (Billboard)[7] | 4 |
| UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC)[8] | 25 |
References
- ^ “The Sword Begins Recording ‘Used Future’ Album”. Blabbermouth.net. October 11, 2017. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
- ^ Kennelty, Greg (October 12, 2017). “The Sword Is Recording A New Album Called Used Future Right Now”. Metal Injection. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
- ^ “The Sword To Release ‘Used Future’ Album In March; Listen To First Single ‘Deadly Nightshade’“. Blabbermouth.net. January 26, 2018. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
- ^ “The Sword Chart History (Billboard 200)“. Billboard. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
- ^ “The Sword Chart History (Top Hard Rock Albums)“. Billboard. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
- ^ “The Sword Chart History (Top Rock Albums)“. Billboard. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
- ^ “The Sword Chart History (Top Tastemaker Albums)“. Billboard. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
- ^ “Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart on 30/3/2018 – Top 40“. Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 23, 2018.
