Myths of the Near Future

Myths of the Near Future, Klaxons' 2007 debut, blends indie rock and dance-punk with electroclash and new rave elements. It pairs jittery guitar riffs and driving drum patterns with dense synths and electronic production to create a frenetic, psychedelic atmosphere. Vocals are urgent and chantlike, and the lyrics draw on science fiction and mythic imagery, nodding to the album title's literary source. The record is closely associated with the new rave movement and is noted for fusing rock songcraft with club-oriented rhythms.