Forever Changes (studio album) by Love

Really nice album, very soothing and pleasant despite being a bit samey. I'm sure it'll grow on me even more in future listens. My favourites are Live and Let Live and Alone Again Or.

If you wanted an album to explain what the perfect sound to the summer of love is, this is it. It exemplifies the stereotypical style of the time. One of the better albums of that era.

This is a truly special record with Love creating not only one of the greatest albums of the 60's but also one of the greatest records of all time. In my opinion, this album goes beyond music and delves in the realm of near perfection. To start with there is the music itself which is complex, engaging and full of experimentation. The groups use of instrumentation is simply sensational and they build upon the foundations of the band by adding beautiful orchestral arrangements such as horns and strings. These added bonuses give the music such depth and create a rich soundscape which all comes together alongside the drums and guitars to great a stunning atmosphere. It is so easy to get completely lost in this environment as well with the record sucking me in every time I hear it. They also create some outstanding hooks and melodies such as on The Good Humor Man... and Alone Again Or which make it more accessible and gives that extra flare to a record that is already packed full of it. The music on here does need some patience with the album taking 3 or 4 times before it finally clicked with me but now I struggle to fault the genius musicianship of this release. Then there is the vocal display from Arthur Lee which is fantastic. His voice is unique and he demonstrates a huge and impressive range across every track. It also seamlessly pairs with the music making the whole record feel so cohesive in style and sound. Finally, there is the fantastic lyrics from Arthur Lee that deserves its own special mention just for how great they are. His writing is mature, intelligent and goes into detail about interesting and darker themes such as mortality. This is best evidenced on a song which I believe to be possibly the greatest song ever recorded which is You Set The Scene as it perfectly encapsulates all aspects of what makes this album so special. Overall, this album is in the debate for the greatest record ever made as it is just that good and deserves all the hype and praise it receives.

The complex lyrics of "Forever Changes" are characterized by their poetic and introspective bent, exploring themes of love, mortality, and the human condition. The songs often feature Arthur Lee's distinctive vocals, which are at once plaintive and incisive.

Musically, the album is lush and richly textured, with horns, strings, and other classical instruments enhancing the psychedelic rock sound. The album's songs range from upbeat and catchy, such as "Alone Again Or" and "A House Is Not A Motel," to darker and more introspective, such as "The Red Telephone" and "Live and Let Live."

Orchestrated psychedelic folk with bizarre lyrics and Morrison-like vocals.

Solid album

Quite special

From IlMala 02/03/2022 12:47

Never to be forgotten this album, hopefully; definitely one of the highest points on the whole music history.

This is much better than I expected, great 60s pop rock tune and a lot of excellent tracks on here.

Uno de los pocos discos del auge de la psicodelia que se mantiene perfectamente con el paso del tiempo.