More. Again. Forever.
Courteeners · 2020
39 min · 10 tracks · indie rock
A vibrant blend of jangly guitars and introspective lyrics that encapsulate the uncertainties of modern life.
Top tracks — play these first
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More. Again. Forever. — The title track serves as an anthem of resilience, capturing the essence of the album's exploration of hope amid life's challenges.
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Heart Attack — This opening track sets a compelling tone with its infectious energy and poignant lyrics about vulnerability in relationships.
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Is Heaven Even Worth It? — This song offers a reflective take on existential themes, showcasing the band's lyrical maturity while blending catchy melodies with thoughtful introspection.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong writing and pacing but lacks standout production elements.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature upbeat tempos and jangly guitars, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more reflective pace.
- Several songs utilize a call-and-response vocal technique, enhancing the lyrical themes of connection and introspection.
- The album closes with a track that features a gradual fade-out, leaving an unresolved feeling that echoes its lyrical content.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of youthful energy
- introspective reflections on modern life
- catchy anthems for social gatherings
- uplifting melodies with relatable themes
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, immersive albums
- want heavy production
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 17, 2020, 'More. Again. Forever.' is the Courteeners' fifth studio album, coming after their 2016 record 'Mapping the Rendezvous.' By this point, the band had established themselves as mainstays in the UK indie rock scene, and this album showcases a matured sound that reflects their continued evolution.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The View· Catfish and the Bottlemen· Arctic Monkeys
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Heart Attack 3:14
- 2 Heavy Jacket 3:31
- 3 More. Again. Forever. 5:26
- 4 Better Man 3:32
- 5 Hanging Off Your Cloud 5:34
- 6 Previous Parties 3:45
- 7 The Joy Of Missing Out 2:39
- 8 One Day At A Time 3:49
- 9 Take It On The Chin 3:56
- 10 Is Heaven Even Worth It? 3:58
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