The Plot Against Common Sense
2012 studio album by Future of the Left
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The Plot Against Common Sense is the third studio album by Future of the Left.
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| Released | 12 June 2012[1] | |||
| Studio | Faster Studios, Music Box[2] | |||
| Genre | Post-hardcore, noise rock | |||
| Length | 49:55 | |||
| Label | Xtra Mile Recordings - XMR058CD | |||
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| Singles from The Plot Against Common Sense | ||||
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| Aggregate scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 81/100[3] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [4] |
| The A.V. Club | A−[5] |
| Drowned in Sound | 9/10[6] |
| musicOMH |  [7] |
| NME | 9/10[8] |
| Pitchfork | 6.0/10[9] |
| Rock Sound | 8/10[10] |
| Sputnikmusic | 4.5/5[11] |
| This Is Fake DIY | 9/10[12] |
| Tiny Mix Tapes | [13] |
Reception
Critical response to the album was positive, with a Metacritic score of 81/100 or "universal acclaim".
Track listing
- "Sheena Is A T-Shirt Salesman" - 2:08
- "Failed Olympic Bid" - 3:14
- "Beneath The Waves An Ocean" - 3:47
- "Cosmo's Ladder" - 2:34
- "City Of Exploded Children" - 4:10
- "Goals In Slow Motion" - 3:11
- "Camp Cappuccino" - 2:48
- "Polymers Are Forever" - 4:07
- "Robocop 4 - Fuck Off Robocop" - 2:53
- "Sorry Dad, I Was Late For The Riots" - 3:08
- "I Am The Least Of Your Problems" - 2:33
- "A Guide To Men" - 3:54
- "Anchor" - 3:12
- "Rubber Animals" - 1:54
- "Notes On Achieving Orbit" - 6:22 (including hidden track)
Running time: 49:55