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Everything Was Forever

Sea Power · 2022

245 min · 54 tracks · alternative rock

A swirling blend of melodic indie rock and post-punk textures, echoing themes of nostalgia and existential reflection.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Scaring at the Sky Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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    Transmitter — This track highlights the band's ability to fuse electronic elements with traditional rock instrumentation, creating a captivating and immersive listening experience.
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    Fire Escape in the Sea — Combining vivid imagery with contemplative lyrics, this track exemplifies the thematic exploration of longing and escape that permeates the album.
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    Fear Eats the Soul — This song stands out for its haunting melodies and emotional depth, encapsulating the band's exploration of inner struggles and societal issues.
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    We Only Want to Make You Happy — The blend of upbeat instrumentals with reflective lyrics captures a contrasting sentiment that underscores much of the album's essence.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with emotional peaks
  • introspective moments for deep reflection
  • dynamic exploration across multiple listens
  • atmospheric soundscapes for immersive experience
  • cathartic release through layered themes

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking quick, instant gratification
  • prefer standalone singles over albums

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Late Career Highlight — This album showcases the band's continued vitality after rebranding.
Themes
nostalgic longing· urban escape routes· contemporary existentialism
Career context
Everything Was Forever marks Sea Power's first album since rebranding from British Sea Power, a pivotal moment for the band. Released in early 2022, this album followed their acclaimed 2017 record, Let the Dancers Inherit the Party, showcasing their evolution while maintaining their signature atmospheric sound.
Stylistic neighbors
The National· Explosions in the Sky· Interpol
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Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 Scaring at the Sky Start here 4:41
  • 2 Transmitter 4:36
  • 3 Two Fingers 5:40
  • 4 Fire Escape in the Sea 5:43
  • 5 Doppelgänger 4:37
  • 6 Fear Eats the Soul 4:25
  • 7 Folly 4:16
  • 8 Green Goddess 3:18
  • 9 Lakeland Echo 5:47
  • 10 Vestiges 3:57
  • 11 Amsterdam 5:46
  • 12 We Only Want to Make You Happy 5:06

Disc 2

  • 1 Scaring at the Sky (instrumental) 4:42
  • 2 Transmitter (instrumental) 4:49
  • 3 Two Fingers (instrumental) 4:18
  • 4 Fire Escape in the Sea (instrumental) 5:45
  • 5 Doppelgänger (instrumental) 4:37
  • 6 Fear Eats the Soul (instrumental) 4:30
  • 7 Folly (instrumental) 4:17
  • 8 Green Goddess (instrumental) 3:17
  • 9 Lakeland Echo (instrumental) 5:46
  • 10 Vestiges (instrumental) 3:59
  • 11 Amsterdam (instrumental) 5:41
  • 12 We Only Want to Make You Happy (instrumental) 5:02

Disc 3

  • 1 Scaring at the Sky (Hamilton/Abi demo) 6:33
  • 2 Transmitter (Noble demo) 3:45
  • 3 Two Fingers (Jan demo) 4:08
  • 4 Fire Escape in the Sea (Jan demo) 4:44
  • 5 Doppelgänger (Noble demo) 4:20
  • 6 Fear Eats the Soul (Hamilton/Abi demo) 4:20
  • 7 Folly (Noble demo) 4:18
  • 8 Green Goddess (Noble/Jan demo) 3:34
  • 9 Lakeland Echo (Noble/Hamilton demo) 4:03
  • 10 Vestiges (Jan demo) 3:40
  • 11 Amsterdam (Hamilton/Abi demo) 4:58
  • 12 We Only Want to Make You Happy (Noble demo) 3:52

Disc 4

  • 1 Thunder, Harmony & Sheep 0:28
  • 2 Transmitter (Alt version) 4:36
  • 3 Dress for Success 3:45
  • 4 Nothing Exists 4:02
  • 5 All the Time 6:03
  • 6 It Breaks 3:24
  • 7 Hiroshima 8:40
  • 8 Learning to Fly 5:01
  • 9 Your Place Is Back in the Dark Age (Alt Doppelgänger demo) 3:22
  • 10 Two Fingers (a cappella) 2:07
  • 11 What’s the Point 3:01
  • 12 Starlings on the Wires 0:33
  • 13 We Are Vandals 4:02
  • 14 Folly (Noble remix) 6:10
  • 15 Green Goddess (Wandering Horn remix) 4:10
  • 16 We Only Want to Make You Happy (Wandering Horn remix) 4:40
  • 17 Fire Escape in the Sea (3 AM) 11:18
  • 18 Mellow Fear 2:40

What to play next

Let the Dancers Inherit the Party
Listen next

Let the Dancers Inherit the Party

2017

Continues the blend of indie rock and reflective themes with a vibrant energy.
Sea of Brass
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Sea of Brass

2015

Offers a rich sound palette that sets up the emotional depth found in the current album.
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