Review Summary: sparkle glitter bouncy swoon
In the context of Charly Bliss,
Forever is a fairly obvious step down: it takes the catchy elements of 2019’s
Young Enough and runs with it while blissfully ignoring that record’s more expansive and mesmerising elements. However, in the context of summer,
Forever is an absolute blast of bright-eyed peppy pop and nostalgia-infused ballads: a sugar rush you shouldn’t think too much about, and just enjoy instead. It may not feel as good as a proper meal with veggies and nutrients once it’s over, but it’s hard to ignore how the best CRJ anthem in years known as “Back There Now” crams its electric chorus a grand total of two times into its first minute. It’s even harder not to be
swooned by “I Don’t Know Anything”s fuzzy, drawn-out melodies. I dare you not to fall in love with the gorgeously saccharine “Last First Kiss” if you’re into, eh, love. Sure, this is the worst Charly Bliss album, but it’s also the most fun I’ve had with music in a while: it’s an innocent, radiant celebration of life’s lovely parts.
