Futureperfect is the fourth studio album by the German-based electronic band VNV Nation. It was released in Europe on 28 January 2002 and on 5 March 2002 in the United States. It was the first VNV Nation release to be created/produced entirely using software synthesizers. The opening track 'Foreword' samples the Enigma Variations, part IX (Nimrod).

Futureperfect
Studio album by
Released28 January 2002 (EU)
5 March 2002 (US)
RecordedNationhood Studios in Hamburg, Germany
GenreFuturepop
Electro-industrial
Length62:28
LanguageEnglish
Labeldependent
ProducerRonan Harris
VNV Nation chronology
Empires
(1999)
Futureperfect
(2002)
Matter + Form
(2005)
Singles from Futureperfect
  1. "Genesis"
    Released: 3 September 2001
  2. "Beloved"
    Released: 25 March 2002
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]
Release Magazine[2]

It charted at No. 26 in the mainstream German charts, charting for two weeks.[3]

"Genesis" and "Beloved" were released as singles.

Track listing

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No.TitleLength
1."Foreword"1:53
2."Epicentre"6:25
3."Electronaut"6:35
4."Liebestod"2:54
5."Holding On"4:40
6."Carbon"6:13
7."Genesis"5:46
8."Structure"4:07
9."Fearless"6:16
10."4 a.m."1:50
11."Beloved"7:24
12."Airships"8:18

Personnel

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Release history

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Region Date Label Format Catalog
Germany January 28, 2002 dependent CD MIND 039
United States March 5, 2002 Metropolis CD MET 240
Sweden 2002 Energy Rekords CD ERCD 151

References

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  1. ^ "Allmusic review".
  2. ^ "VNV Nation: Futureperfect - Release Music Magazine review".
  3. ^ "Home - Offizielle Deutsche Charts".[dead link]