Forever for Now
April Wine · 1977
39 min · 10 tracks · hard rock
Melodic hard rock harmonies intertwine with heartfelt lyrics, creating a rich and engaging sonic landscape.
Why this album works
'Forever for Now' showcased April Wine's ability to blend hard rock with pop sensibilities, leading to significant radio play. The album helped the band climb the Canadian charts, establishing them as a prominent act in the rock genre during the late 1970s.
- Best for
- steady melodic journey throughout heartfelt lyrics with rich harmonies engaging for reflective listening
- Context
- Released in January 1977, 'Forever for Now' was April Wine's fifth studio album, following their breakthrough record 'On Record' (1975). At this point in their career, they were solidifying their reputation in the hard rock scene while experimenting with softer melodies and complex arrangements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Leonard Cohen· Sarah McLachlan· The Tragically Hip· Gordon Lightfoot· Bruce Cockburn· Loverboy· Glass Tiger· Bachman–Turner Overdrive
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Forever for Now Standout 3:04
- 2 Child’s Garden 4:37
- 3 Lovin’ You 3:33
- 4 Holly Would 3:44
- 5 You Won’t Dance With Me Standout 5:10
- 6 Come Away 3:52
- 7 Mama Laye 4:15
- 8 I’d Rather Be Strong Standout 4:41
- 9 Hard Times 2:39
- 10 Marjorie 3:44
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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