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  1. Myths of the Near Future is a 2007 science-fiction concept album by English rock band Klaxons, who coined the term "new rave" for their sound. The album features literary references, dance-punk influences and won the Mercury Prize.

  2. Klaxons were one of the pioneers in the short lived new rave genre, and Myths of the Near Future was one of the better known albums from the genre. Whether it did a good job representing new rave is entirely on the listener.

  3. Myths of the Near Future is the debut album of British Nu-Wave band Klaxons.It contains singles “Gravity’s Rainbow”, “Magick”, “Golden Skans” and “It’s Not Over Yet”.

  4. Jan 24, 2007 · A 2007 review of Klaxons' debut album, praised for its pop subversion, rave spirit and dark vision. The review compares the band to The KLF, Blur and Damon Albarn, and highlights their songs ...

  5. Myths of the Near Future is a collection of science fiction short stories by British writer J. G ... The English band Klaxons named their debut album after the ...

    • J. G. Ballard
    • 1982
  6. Klaxons toured throughout 2006 and 2007 for Myths of the Near Future. Klaxons ended 2006 with three UK holiday shows, and a one-off Australian show for Modular Recordings , in December 2006. [44] [58] To promote the release of Myths of the Near Future , the band headlined the ShockWaves NME Awards Tour, which saw support from CSS, the Sunshine Underground and New Young Pony Club.

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  8. Jan 29, 2007 · A brash and loud debut album, Myths of the Near Future sees Klaxons at the top of their game, but what that game is is a bit hard to decipher. Extremely big and anthemic hooks go hand in hand with cryptic, occult and esoteric lyricism, groovy riffs get put against an incredibly dark undertone and everything just feels kind off.