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Chronic Future
12+ albums
rapcorealternative rockrockalternativepunk rock
about
Chronic Future were an American rock band formed in Scottsdale, Arizona, in 1995 by vocalist Mike Busse, guitarist Ben Collins, bassist Brandon Lee, and drummer Barry Collins. The band lasted twenty years, with their sound containing elements of punk rock in their early years, but later would transform into a mix of rap rock and alternative rock, and later including an electronic sound alongside it. When first forming the band, the average age between each member was fourteen. The band would release their debut album, Chronic Future, on September 9, 1996, which primarily contained a punk rock sound mixed with rap rock and rap metal. Mike Busse’s vocal style from this album would be a prominent factor for Chronic Future’s recognition from local listeners. The album came with one video for the album’s lead single, "Insomniac,” which would air on MTV. Their follow-up album, 4 Elements, would release on August 22, 2000, but failed to gain commercial success. Various critics primarily disliked the album, feeling as if it was little misleading. The album had a more mature sound than their debut, containing elements from nu metal and other heavier genres, but fell flat when it came to creating an overall unique sound for the band. However, a small cult following for Chronic Future started to build as a result of the release of 4 Elements. Commercial success would finally arrive after Chronic Future would be signed to Interscope Records in 2003 and release their debut album, Lines
