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From A Hole In The Floor To A Fountain Of Youth

Future Islands

2026 · Electronic, Rock

Rare pressing on Gatefold

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From A Hole In The Floor To A Fountain Of Youth by Future Islands

From A Hole In The Floor To A Fountain Of Youth is an Alt/Indie album by Future Islands, originally released in 2026. On Gatefold: 4 pressings tracked.

About

Following two decades creating atmospheric synth-pop, Future Islands pulled together 20 B-sides, rare songs, and fan favorites from their 20 years of existence on <i>From a Hole in the Floor to a Fountain of Youth</i>—the title taken from the album’s kicky second track <b>“Pinnochio,”</b> originally released in 2009. The celebratory album wanders down memory lane, accompanied by vocalist Samuel T. Herring’s trademark warble, with stops for the Baltimore band’s ethereal anthems—some known to streaming and some not. (Previously, the ambient <b>“Cotton Flower”</b> only existed as a digital download and 7-inch vinyl pressing.) A journey through their deep cuts ends with 2024’s <b>“Glimpse”</b>—released months after their previous full-length <i>People Who Aren’t There Anymore</i>—which grapples with loss and moving on after devastation. “The pictures tossed in the fire/The memories lost, saved the wrong ones,” Herring sings. But at least Future Islands preserved what’s here.

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Tracklist

Side A

  1. A1The Ink Well3:28
  2. A2Pinnochio3:00
  3. A3The Happiness Of Being Twice3:15
  4. A4In The Fall5:03
  5. A5Awake And Dreaming4:43

Side B

  1. B6Virgo Distracts2:40
  2. B7Find Love3:45
  3. B8Cotton Flower3:52
  4. B9The Fountain5:41
  5. B10Tomorrow3:31

Side C

  1. C1One Day4:36
  2. C2The Chase3:41
  3. C3Calliope3:33
  4. C4Six Weeks3:36
  5. C5Haunted By You3:39

Side D

  1. D6Sail4:55
  2. D7As Long As You Are3:45
  3. D8Days2:52
  4. D9Rager (Demo)3:37
  5. D10Glimpse3:18

Sound DNA

  • Alt/Indie
  • Post-Punk
  • synthetic
  • yearning
  • club

Album notes

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Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.

Packaged in a gatefold sleeve.
Includes printed inner sleeves.
Tracks are numbered sequentially across sides on each LP of the release.
Sticker: Collected recordings from the first 20 years
The Ink Well (2010)
Original release: Split 7" with Lonnie Walker (Friends Records, FR003)
Recorded at Chester's house in Baltimore, MD
Pinnochio (2009)
Original release: Feathers & Hallways 7" (Upset the Rhythm, UTR027)
Recorded at Ghost House in Oakland, CA during our first full US tour, 2008
Additional tracking at Chester's house in Baltimore, MD
The Happiness of Being Twice (2009)
Original release: Feathers & Hallways 7" (Upset the Rhythm, UTR027)
Recorded at Ghost House in Oakland, CA during our first full US tour, 2008
Additional tracking at Chester's house in Baltimore, MD
In the Fall (2010)
Original release: In the Fall EP (Thrill Jockey, THRILL 12.41)
Recorded at Chester's house in Baltimore, MD
Awake and Dreaming (2010)
Original release: In the Fall EP (Thrill Jockey, THRILL 12.41)
Recorded at Chester's house in Baltimore, MD
Virgo Distracts (2010)
Original release: In the Fall EP (Thrill Jockey, THRILL 12.41)
Recorded at Chester's house in Baltimore, MD
Find Love (2011)
Original release: Before the Bridge 7" (Thrill Jockey, THRILL 284)
Recorded at Chester's house in Baltimore, MD
Cotton Flower (2012)
Original release: LAMC No. 2 split 7" with Ed Schrader's Music Beat (Famous Class Records, FC015)
Recorded at Chester's house in Baltimore, MD
The Fountain (2012)
Original release: Tomorrow 7" (Upset the Rhythm 2012, UTR055)
Recorded at Chester's house in Baltimore, MD
Tomorrow (2012)
Original release: Tomorrow 7" (Upset the Rhythm 2012, UTR055)
Recorded at Chester's house in Baltimore, MD
One Day (2014)
Original release: Seasons 7" (4AD 2014, AD3406)
Recorded at Dreamland Recording Studios in Hurley, NY, during the Singles sessions, August 2013
The Chase (2015)
Original release: The Chase 7" (4AD 2015, AD3517)
Recorded at Publish Hi-Fi in Austin, TX, March 2015
Calliope (2018)
Original release: Adult Swim Singles Program
Recorded at Sunset Sound in Los Angeles, CA during The Far Field sessions, November 2016
Six Weeks (2017)
Original release: The Far Field Japanses bonus track (4AD, 4AD0001CDJ)
Recorded at Sunset Sound in Los Angeles, CA during The Far Field sessions, November 2016
Haunted By You (2015)
Original release: The Chase 7" (4AD 2015, AD3517)
Recorded at Publish Hi-Fi in Austin, TX, March 2015
Sail (2025)
Original release: VIP tour-only 7"
Recorded at WrightWay Studios in Baltimore, MD during the ALAYA sessions
As Long As You Are (2025)
Original release: VIP tour-only 7"
Recorded at WrightWay Studios in Baltimore, MD during the ALAYA sessions
Days (2020)
Original release: As Long As You Are Japanese bonus track (4AD, 4AD0270CDJP)
Recorded at WrightWay Studios in Baltimore, MD during the ALAYA sessions
Rager (Demo)
Previously unreleased
Recorded at home and WrightWay Studios in Baltimore, MD
Glimpse (2024)
Original release: VIP tour-only 7" (4AD, 4AD0795)
Recorded at WrightWay Studios in Baltimore, MD during the PWATA sessions

Credits

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Performers

  • Denny BowenDRUMS
  • Elena JohnstonBACKING VOCALS
  • Jenn WasnerBACKING VOCALS
  • Katrina FordFEATURING VOCALS
  • Lexie MountainBACKING VOCALS

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