Ask and you shall receive, isn't that what 'they' say?  Shuteye Unison is back, and in review of their debut self-titled EP release, I was abundantly clear, more is what we need.  

Present on Our Future Selves, that was not on their debut is lighter side, a more upbeat, frenetic side, such as "Century M" or the lead track "Be Kimball".  Leading with a Garage Rock guitar and heavy drum beat, "Be Kimball is more focused vocally than most here.  The title track has probably the best vocals, paired with a melodic rhythm section. On the bridge to finale, a groove is found that makes these guys so enjoyable. Though, "Better Hallway Vision" seems a bit over-done to me, it holds the upbeat feel in place for the rest of the album.

After a sullen "Swear Words" and a ditty named "Traffic Hymn", "War Feathers" is probably one of the strongest tracks.  Edgy blended rock with a sluggish vocal vibe, this track starts steady and haunting.  After several chorus/verse, a pattering effect leads this track off to another melody more grind and grunge. The following song "Portable Rome" takes that standard and runs off even further this time, I can't resist but calling them out on a serious Tool flavoring. The hallowed children's vocals intertwine with the next song and probably the best format here, "Camouflogers".  More clarity, and vocal spotlighting, it's almost as if it took them this long to be themselves.  Progressive in its guitar uphill climb, the bridges and end result make for a must not miss song.

 Nothing searing out, but all a quality body of work, even more so now for those fans of Silversun Pickups than ever before,  Scheduled to drop November 16th, 2010, "Our Future Selves" is perhaps a status quo of their debut release. Though there's still more exploration to be done with the vocals, the instrumentation of Shuteye Unison's sophomore effort is nothing short of pure.