Forever
Alesso · 2015
49 min · 14 tracks · house music
Energetic house beats intertwine with euphoric melodies, creating anthemic soundscapes that invite collective celebration.
Top tracks — play these first
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Heroes (We Could Be) — This track became a defining anthem for Alesso, blending uplifting vocals with an infectious melody that resonated widely, making it a festival staple.
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Cool — With its catchy chorus and danceable beat, 'Cool' exemplifies Alesso's knack for crafting radio-friendly hits that maintain an electronic edge.
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Under Control — 'Under Control' showcases Alesso's collaboration with fellow producer Calvin Harris, merging their stylistic strengths into a track that balances energy and emotion.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases energetic house beats and melodic hooks but lacks significant depth or innovation.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of four-on-the-floor beats across all tracks, creating a driving rhythm that maintains energy throughout.
- Melodic hooks are layered with synths and vocal samples, often building to euphoric drops that are characteristic of the house genre.
- Several tracks incorporate breakdowns where the instrumentation is stripped back before returning to full intensity, enhancing the dynamic range.
- The last three tracks slow down slightly in tempo, providing a contrast to the high-energy earlier songs and allowing for a gradual conclusion.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- euphoric anthems for celebration
- steady pacing for dancing
- uplifting vibes for gatherings
- festival spirit in every track
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, introspective music
- seek complex, varied arrangements
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2015, Alesso released Forever as his debut studio album after a series of successful singles and EPs. Following the breakout success of tracks like 'Heroes (We Could Be)', this album marked a significant expansion from his earlier work in progressive house towards more mainstream appeal.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Guetta· Calvin Harris· Zedd
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Profondo 2:20
- 2 Payday 3:17
- 3 Heroes (We Could Be) 3:31
- 4 Tear the Roof Up 3:16
- 5 Cool 3:42
- 6 Scars 3:18
- 7 Sweet Escape 3:52
- 8 Destinations 5:29
- 9 If It Wasn't for You 3:52
- 10 In My Blood 3:04
- 11 Under Control 3:05
- 12 All This Love 4:11
- 13 If I Lose Myself 3:35
- 14 Immortale 3:11
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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