Unitron
I don't think many bands can say one of their EP's is among their best work, as most EP's tend to be a taste of what's to come. However, with alternative metal/rock band Porcupine Tree it was kind of the other way around. In Absentia showed what was to come, adding in more metal elements than the band had already had, Futile showing that sound bloom.
Futile gives you two songs from each side of Porcupine Tree, the crushing and depressive alternative metal in songs like "Orchidia" and the title cut, and the soft bittersweet alternative rock of "Drown With Me" and "Chloroform". The title cut easily takes the cake as the best on here, as well as the band's best song. With slow brooding riffs, galloping acoustic segments, muscular drum work, catchy chorus, and a bridge with great contrast between electric and acoustic guitar makes this a real modern metal classic. Also included is a live version of "Hatesong", which is pretty good.
If you're a fan of alternative metal/rock and want something that's short and sweet, check this EP out. Hope you found this review helpful, feel free to comment!