The Futureheads

The Futureheads

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Among a surge of British guitar bands that emerged in the early 2000s intent on blowing away any lingering trace of a Brit-pop hangover, Sunderland's indie heroes The Futureheads pinched the spiky, angular pop of the post punk/new wave era and injected it with a dose of rabid-fire, heart-on-sleeve, adolescent energy. Hard working, northern honesty sat beside stylised art school leaning at the core of debut album The Futureheads (2004) as the lads fought for indie-cred alongside the likes of Franz Ferdinand, The Libertines and Bloc Party. Produced by Paul Epworth and Gang of Four's Andy Gill, the album firmly established the band as favourites on the indie scene, while their infectiously catchy cover of Kate Bush's Hounds of Love "oh-oh-oh-ed" its way to Number 8 in the UK singles chart. Going on to support The Pixies, Foo Fighters and Oasis, the band provided pre-match entertainment as their home-town football club Sunderland won promotion to the Premier League in 2005, before embracing a more polished sound on second album News and Tributes (2006). Unhappy with life on a major label, the band set up their own Nul Records and released This Is Not The World (2008) and The Chaos (2010).

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14
Hounds of Love
The Futureheads
The Futureheads (- UK Formats)
03:02
Writer: Kate Bush
01
The Beginning of the Twist
The Futureheads
This Is Not the World (Deluxe Edition)
03:37
04
Decent Days and Nights
The Futureheads
The Futureheads (new version)
02:32
Writer: The Futureheads / Composers: Barry Hyde - Craig David - David Hyde - Ross Millard
02
Robot
The Futureheads
The Futureheads (new version)
02:00
Writer: The Futureheads
05
Meantime
The Futureheads
The Futureheads (new version)
02:50
Writer: The Futureheads
03
Heartbeat Song
The Futureheads
The Chaos
02:29
Writer: Barry Hyde - Dave Hyde - Ross Millard - David Craig / Composers: Barry Hyde - Dave Hyde - Ross Millard - David Craig
01
Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone You Shouldn't've)?
Roger Daltrey
Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone You Shouldn't've)?
03:00
Composers: Peter Shelley
05
Burnt
The Futureheads
News and Tributes
03:41
Writer: The Futureheads / Composers: The Futureheads
01
Le Garage
The Futureheads
The Futureheads (new version)
01:45
Writer: The Futureheads
04
Radio Heart
The Futureheads
This Is Not the World (Deluxe Edition)
03:03
03
A to B
The Futureheads
The Futureheads (new version)
02:27
Writer: The Futureheads
12
Face
The Futureheads
News and Tributes
03:32
Writer: The Futureheads / Composers: The Futureheads
01
Struck Dumb
The Futureheads
Struck Dumb
02:50
08
Carnival Kids
The Futureheads
The Futureheads (new version)
02:45
Writer: The Futureheads
06
ALMS
The Futureheads
The Futureheads (new version)
02:05
Writer: The Futureheads
07
Sun Goes Down
The Futureheads
The Chaos
03:52
Writer: Barry Hyde - Dave Hyde - Ross Millard - David Craig / Composers: Barry Hyde - Dave Hyde - Ross Millard - David Craig
13
Trying Not to Think About Time
The Futureheads
The Futureheads
02:24
Writer: The Futureheads
12
Stupid and Shallow
The Futureheads
The Futureheads
01:35
Writer: The Futureheads
02
Walking Backwards
The Futureheads
This Is Not the World
03:50
Composers: The Futureheads
07
Danger of the Water
The Futureheads
The Futureheads
02:57
Writer: The Futureheads
15
Man Ray
The Futureheads
The Futureheads
02:18
Writer: The Futureheads
10
First Day
The Futureheads
The Futureheads
02:04
Writer: The Futureheads
04
Decent Days and Nights (Chris-Lord Alge Remix) [Vox Up]
The Futureheads
New Pop
02:43
Composers: Barry Hyde - Craig David - David Hyde - Ross Millard
11
He Knows
The Futureheads
The Futureheads
03:14
Writer: The Futureheads
09
The City Is Here for You to Use
The Futureheads
The Futureheads (new version)
02:35
Writer: The Futureheads
03
Think Tonight
The Futureheads
This Is Not the World (Deluxe Edition)
03:29
01
Jekyll
The Futureheads
Powers
04:02
Composers: Barry Hyde - Ross Millard - David Craig - David Hyde
06
The Twelve Days of Christmas
The Futureheads
Christmas
04:00
Writer: Traditional / Composers: The Futureheads
11
7: 04
The Futureheads
Powers
03:59
Composers: Barry Hyde - Ross Millard - David Craig - David Hyde
08
2000 Miles
The Futureheads
Christmas
03:25
Writer: Chrissy Hynde / Composers: Chrissy Hynde
10
Christmas Was Better in the 80s
The Futureheads
Christmas
03:11
Writer: David Hyde - David Craig / Composers: David Hyde - David Craig - Ross Millard - Barry Hyde
02
Stop The Cavalry
The Futureheads
Christmas
03:20
Writer: Jona Lewie / Composers: Jona Lewie

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  • Discography
Albums
Christmas
â„— 2025 Nul Records
21-11-2025
Christmas
01
Carol of the Bells
The Futureheads
Christmas
01:35
Writer: Peter J. Wilhousky / Composers: Peter J. Wilhousky
02
Stop The Cavalry
The Futureheads
Christmas
03:20
Writer: Jona Lewie / Composers: Jona Lewie
03
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
The Futureheads
Christmas
03:11
Writer: Hugh Martin - Ralph Blane - Elaine Lennon / Composers: Hugh Martin - Ralph Blane - Elaine Lennon
04
What's This?
The Futureheads
Christmas
02:21
Writer: Danny Elfman / Composers: Danny Elfman
05
In The Bleak Midwinter
The Futureheads
Christmas
01:53
Writer: Christina Rossetti / Composers: Christina Rossetti
06
The Twelve Days of Christmas
The Futureheads
Christmas
04:00
Writer: Traditional / Composers: The Futureheads
07
Wonderful Christmastime
The Futureheads
Christmas
03:04
Writer: Paul McCartney / Composers: Paul McCartney
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Powers
(P) 2019 The Futureheads t/a Nul Records
30-08-2019
Powers
01
Jekyll
The Futureheads
Powers
04:02
Composers: Barry Hyde - Ross Millard - David Craig - David Hyde
02
Good Night Out
The Futureheads
Powers
03:28
Composers: Ross Millard - Barry Hyde - David Craig - David Hyde
03
Animus
The Futureheads
Powers
03:41
Composers: Barry Hyde - Ross Millard - David Craig - David Hyde
04
Across the Border
The Futureheads
Powers
02:55
Composers: Ross Millard - Barry Hyde - David Craig - David Hyde
05
Electric Shock
The Futureheads
Powers
04:00
Composers: Barry Hyde - Ross Millard - David Craig - David Hyde
06
Stranger in a New Town
The Futureheads
Powers
04:13
Composers: Ross Millard - Barry Hyde - David Craig - David Hyde
07
Listen, Little Man!
The Futureheads
Powers
03:07
Composers: Barry Hyde - Ross Millard - David Craig - David Hyde
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The Chaos
â„— 2010 Nul Records
25-04-2010
The Chaos
01
The Chaos
The Futureheads
The Chaos
04:10
Writer: Barry Hyde - Dave Hyde - Ross Millard - David Craig / Composers: Barry Hyde - Dave Hyde - Ross Millard - David Craig
02
Struck Dumb
The Futureheads
The Chaos
02:50
Writer: Barry Hyde - Dave Hyde - Ross Millard - David Craig / Composers: Barry Hyde - Dave Hyde - Ross Millard - David Craig
03
Heartbeat Song
The Futureheads
The Chaos
02:29
Writer: Barry Hyde - Dave Hyde - Ross Millard - David Craig / Composers: Barry Hyde - Dave Hyde - Ross Millard - David Craig
04
Stop The Noise
The Futureheads
The Chaos
02:31
Writer: Barry Hyde - Dave Hyde - Ross Millard - David Craig / Composers: Barry Hyde - Dave Hyde - Ross Millard - David Craig
05
The Connector
The Futureheads
The Chaos
02:56
Writer: Barry Hyde - Dave Hyde - Ross Millard - David Craig / Composers: Barry Hyde - Dave Hyde - Ross Millard - David Craig
06
I Can Do That
The Futureheads
The Chaos
03:42
Writer: Barry Hyde - Dave Hyde - Ross Millard - David Craig / Composers: Barry Hyde - Dave Hyde - Ross Millard - David Craig
07
Sun Goes Down
The Futureheads
The Chaos
03:52
Writer: Barry Hyde - Dave Hyde - Ross Millard - David Craig / Composers: Barry Hyde - Dave Hyde - Ross Millard - David Craig
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This Is Not the World
(P) 2008 Nul Records
25-05-2008
This Is Not the World
01
The Beginning of the Twist
The Futureheads
This Is Not the World
03:34
Composers: The Futureheads
02
Walking Backwards
The Futureheads
This Is Not the World
03:50
Composers: The Futureheads
03
Think Tonight
The Futureheads
This Is Not the World
03:26
Composers: The Futureheads
04
Radio Heart
The Futureheads
This Is Not the World
03:00
Composers: The Futureheads
05
This Is Not the World
The Futureheads
This Is Not the World
03:32
Composers: The Futureheads
06
Sale of the Century
The Futureheads
This Is Not the World
03:20
Composers: The Futureheads
07
Hard to Bear
The Futureheads
This Is Not the World
03:04
Composers: The Futureheads
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This Is Not the World (Deluxe Edition)
25-05-2008
This Is Not the World (Deluxe Edition)
01
The Beginning of the Twist
The Futureheads
This Is Not the World (Deluxe Edition)
03:37
02
Walking Backwards
The Futureheads
This Is Not the World (Deluxe Edition)
03:53
03
Think Tonight
The Futureheads
This Is Not the World (Deluxe Edition)
03:29
04
Radio Heart
The Futureheads
This Is Not the World (Deluxe Edition)
03:03
05
This Is Not the World
The Futureheads
This Is Not the World (Deluxe Edition)
03:35
06
Sale of the Century
The Futureheads
This Is Not the World (Deluxe Edition)
03:23
07
Hard to Bear
The Futureheads
This Is Not the World (Deluxe Edition)
03:07
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News and Tributes
â„— 2006 BMG Rights Management (US) LLC d/b/a Vagrant Records
29-05-2006
News and Tributes
01
Yes / No
The Futureheads
News and Tributes
03:00
Writer: The Futureheads / Composers: The Futureheads
02
Cope
The Futureheads
News and Tributes
02:52
Writer: The Futureheads / Composers: The Futureheads
03
Fallout
The Futureheads
News and Tributes
03:00
Writer: The Futureheads / Composers: The Futureheads
04
Skip To The End
The Futureheads
News and Tributes
02:54
Writer: The Futureheads / Composers: The Futureheads
05
Burnt
The Futureheads
News and Tributes
03:41
Writer: The Futureheads / Composers: The Futureheads
06
News and Tributes
The Futureheads
News and Tributes
03:48
Writer: The Futureheads / Composers: The Futureheads
07
Return of The Beserker
The Futureheads
News and Tributes
02:36
Writer: The Futureheads / Composers: The Futureheads
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The Futureheads (new version)
â„— 2004 / 2005 679 Recordings Ltd
12-07-2004
The Futureheads (new version)
01
Le Garage
The Futureheads
The Futureheads (new version)
01:45
Writer: The Futureheads
02
Robot
The Futureheads
The Futureheads (new version)
02:00
Writer: The Futureheads
03
A to B
The Futureheads
The Futureheads (new version)
02:27
Writer: The Futureheads
04
Decent Days and Nights
The Futureheads
The Futureheads (new version)
02:32
Writer: The Futureheads / Composers: Barry Hyde - Craig David - David Hyde - Ross Millard
05
Meantime
The Futureheads
The Futureheads (new version)
02:50
Writer: The Futureheads
06
ALMS
The Futureheads
The Futureheads (new version)
02:05
Writer: The Futureheads
07
Danger of the Water
The Futureheads
The Futureheads (new version)
02:57
Writer: The Futureheads
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The Futureheads
â„— 2004 679 Recordings
12-07-2004
The Futureheads
01
Le Garage
The Futureheads
The Futureheads
01:45
Writer: The Futureheads
02
Robot
The Futureheads
The Futureheads
02:00
Writer: The Futureheads
03
A to B
The Futureheads
The Futureheads
02:27
Writer: The Futureheads
04
Decent Days and Nights
The Futureheads
The Futureheads
02:32
Writer: The Futureheads / Composers: Barry Hyde - Craig David - David Hyde - Ross Millard
05
Meantime
The Futureheads
The Futureheads
02:50
Writer: The Futureheads
06
ALMS
The Futureheads
The Futureheads
02:05
Writer: The Futureheads
07
Danger of the Water
The Futureheads
The Futureheads
02:57
Writer: The Futureheads
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The Futureheads (- UK Formats)
â„— 2004 679 Recordings Ltd
12-07-2004
The Futureheads (- UK Formats)
01
Le Garage
The Futureheads
The Futureheads (- UK Formats)
01:45
Writer: The Futureheads
02
Robot
The Futureheads
The Futureheads (- UK Formats)
02:00
Writer: The Futureheads
03
A to B
The Futureheads
The Futureheads (- UK Formats)
02:27
Writer: The Futureheads
04
Decent Days and Nights
The Futureheads
The Futureheads (- UK Formats)
02:31
Writer: The Futureheads / Composers: Barry Hyde - Craig David - David Hyde - Ross Millard
05
Meantime
The Futureheads
The Futureheads (- UK Formats)
02:50
Writer: The Futureheads
06
ALMS
The Futureheads
The Futureheads (- UK Formats)
02:05
Writer: The Futureheads
07
Danger of the Water
The Futureheads
The Futureheads (- UK Formats)
02:57
Writer: The Futureheads
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EPs
Hounds of Love (Digital 4-tr)
â„— 2005 679 Recordings Ltd
21-03-2005
Hounds of Love (Digital 4-tr)
01
Hounds of Love (Chris Lord Alge Mix - Vox Up; Radio Version)
The Futureheads
Hounds of Love (Digital 4-tr)
03:04
Writer: Kate Bush
02
Decent Days and Nights (Acoustic)
The Futureheads
Hounds of Love (Digital 4-tr)
02:39
Writer: The Futureheads / Composers: Barry Hyde - Craig David - David Hyde - Ross Millard
03
Hounds of Love (Mystery Jet's Pirate Invasion)
The Futureheads
Hounds of Love (Digital 4-tr)
04:24
Writer: Kate Bush
04
Man Made (A Mistake)
The Futureheads
Hounds of Love (Digital 4-tr)
02:43
Writer: The Futureheads
Singles
Good Night out / Listen, Little Man!
(P) 2019 The Futureheads t/a Nul Records
03-07-2019
Good Night out / Listen, Little Man!
01
Good Night Out
The Futureheads
Good Night out / Listen, Little Man!
03:28
Composers: Ross Millard - Barry Hyde - David Craig - David Hyde
02
Listen, Little Man!
The Futureheads
Good Night out / Listen, Little Man!
03:07
Composers: Barry Hyde - Ross Millard - David Craig - David Hyde
Jekyll
(P) 2019 The Futureheads t/a Nul Records
01-05-2019
Jekyll
01
Jekyll
The Futureheads
Jekyll
04:02
Composers: Barry Hyde - David Hyde - Ross Millard - David Craig
The Beginning of the Twist (Acoustic)
23-09-2012
The Beginning of the Twist (Acoustic)
01
The Beginning of the Twist (Acoustic)
The Futureheads
The Beginning of the Twist (Acoustic)
03:45
Struck Dumb
(P) 2009 Nul Records
04-01-2010
Struck Dumb
01
Struck Dumb
The Futureheads
Struck Dumb
02:50
Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone You Shouldn't've)?
â„— 2005 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
11-11-2005
Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone You Shouldn't've)?
01
Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone You Shouldn't've)?
Roger Daltrey
Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone You Shouldn't've)?
03:00
Composers: Peter Shelley
02
Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone You Shouldn't've)
Buzzcocks
Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone You Shouldn't've)?
02:41
Writer: Peter Shelley / Composers: Pete Shelley - Peter Shelley