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Future Leaders of the World
12+ albums
Grungealternative rockrockpost-grungealternative
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Future Leaders of the World (F.L.O.W.) was formed by singer/guitarist Phil Taylor, who formed the group in 2002 out of his home town Buffalo, NY. The band relocated to Los Angeles, CA that same year and shortly thereafter struck a deal with Epic Records on the strength of an EP recorded at Swing House studios in Hollywood, CA. Their debut full-length album, "LVL IV," (P/ Garth Richardson E/ Elvis Baskette, M/ Andy Wallace) was recorded in the summer of 2003 at Armoury Studios in Vancouver, B.C. and released in stores late 2004. The album's post grunge/modern rock sound strongly channeled 90's influences like Nirvana, Alice in Chains, Incubus, Korn and Pear Jam. It steadily climbed the charts through 2005 reaching #27 on the Billboard 2000 on the surge of the US hit singles "Let Me Out" (#1 Mainstream Rock, #3 Modern Rock Charts) and "Everyday" (#17 Mainstream Rock). During this time, FLOW toured heavily for more than a year with groups such as Shinedown, Seether, Crossfade, Chevelle, Alter Bridge, and Velvet Revolver. With politically charged, socially-conscious lyrics, heavy melodic songs, and high-energy performances, the group quickly achieved a cult-like following throughout the U.S., and much critical acclaim amongst the industry. One of Taylor’s main influences, and former label mate Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam is a huge fan of the bands work, and has compared Phil Taylor's vocals to, “a modern day Kurdt Cobain.” Despite their virtual “over night,” success and cata
