FOREVERANDEVERNOMORE is the 22nd solo studio album from Brian Eno and the first since January 2017’s Reflection. The 10-track album was recorded and produced by him at his studio in West London and sees Eno singing on the majority of tracks. It’s a sonically beguiling, ultimately optimistic exploration of the narrowing, precarious future of humanity and our planet. As Eno himself concludes, “Briefly, we need to fall in love again, but this time with Nature, with Civilisation and with our hopes for the future.” Making gardens out of silence in an uncanny valley was originally included in an audio installation which is Brian Eno’s contribution to the London Serpentine’s long-term, interdisciplinary programme addressing the ongoing climate emergency, Back To Earth. This full-length version of the track is exclusive to the CD format of FOREVERANDEVERNOMORE.
M**E
Very NOW but far too earnest.
I might also say dreary. Not as dreary as The Ship, which I have only listned to once, which like this album I was keen to get and hear (I have most of ENO's musical works) and like this one I became quite annoyed by the rather cliched approach that if an issue is serious, it has to be delivered in a slow and melancholic way. Like so many reviewers, it makes me yearn for the excitement of Before & After Science and My Life in The Bush of Ghosts. If a message has to be delivered in the form of art, that art has to initially engage.
B**3
This work has a clear climate message
I have most of Brian Eno’s albums. This one is different and is not an easy listen. He pulls no punches, conveying his belief of the tragic circumstances our planet now finds itself in.At first play I was unimpressed, which is not my normal reaction to one of his new releases. I waited a week, downloaded the lyrics ( inexplicably not included as they should have been) and listened again. It was a very moving experience. An important release that requires attentive listening.
D**E
Luscious,beautiful entrancing music......
I have been lost in this latest Eno album for about two months......I don't think I will ever find my way out!! which is fine by me.
J**.
Wonderful new experience!
Here are some pieces of music I've really began to love. It has some new, refreshing sounds. It's different and really worth a listen!
K**T
Lovely but not rivetting
My favourite ENO CD is Another day on Earth, and while this album is lovely and the sentiments and mood are fine, it does not have the melodic nor rhythmic flair of that. A bit too ‘noodling’ to my taste. Feels unfinished. Sorry Brian
P**X
Superb
Another excellent album from a master of his craft and a great service the disc was well packaged and arrived early much to my delight
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