The Plot Against Common Sense

The Plot Against Common Sense is the third studio album by Future of the Left.

The Plot Against Common Sense
Studio album by Future of the Left
Released	12 June 2012[1]
Studio	Faster Studios, Music Box[2]
Genre	Post-hardcore, noise rock
Length	49:55
Label	Xtra Mile Recordings - XMR058CD
Future of the Left chronology
Travels with Myself and Another (2009) The Plot Against Common Sense (2012) How To Stop Your Brain In An Accident (2013)
Singles from The Plot Against Common Sense
"Sheena Is A T-Shirt Salesman"

Professional ratings

Aggregate scores
Source	Rating
Metacritic	81/100[3]
Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[4]
The A.V. Club	A−[5]
Drowned in Sound	9/10[6]
musicOMH	[7]
NME	9/10[8]
Pitchfork	6.0/10[9]
Rock Sound	8/10[10]
Sputnikmusic	4.5/5[11]
This Is Fake DIY	9/10[12]
Tiny Mix Tapes	[13]

Reception

Critical response to the album was positive, with a Metacritic score of 81/100 or "universal acclaim".

Track listing

1. "Sheena Is A T-Shirt Salesman" - 2:08
2. "Failed Olympic Bid" - 3:14
3. "Beneath The Waves An Ocean" - 3:47
4. "Cosmo's Ladder" - 2:34
5. "City Of Exploded Children" - 4:10
6. "Goals In Slow Motion" - 3:11
7. "Camp Cappuccino" - 2:48
8. "Polymers Are Forever" - 4:07
9. "Robocop 4 - Fuck Off Robocop" - 2:53
10. "Sorry Dad, I Was Late For The Riots" - 3:08
11. "I Am The Least Of Your Problems" - 2:33
12. "A Guide To Men" - 3:54
13. "Anchor" - 3:12
14. "Rubber Animals" - 1:54
15. "Notes On Achieving Orbit" - 6:22 (including hidden track)

Running time: 49:55