Review
Well, well, well, if it isn't Alphaville's 'Forever Young' - the album that made us all wish we could freeze time and rock those sweet, sweet synths for eternity! This little gem from 1984 is like a time capsule filled with neon dreams and existential musings.
Let's talk about that title track, shall we? 'Forever Young' started life as a peppy little number before producer Andreas Budde waved his magic wand and turned it into the haunting ballad we all know and love. It's the kind of song that makes you want to dramatically stare out of a rainy window while contemplating the fleeting nature of youth. Did you notice how it perfectly captures that bittersweet feeling of wanting to party forever but also being weirdly okay with the idea of mortality? Heavy stuff for a pop song, my friends!
But don't let all this talk of deep themes fool you - this album is a certified bop factory. 'Big in Japan' kicks things off with a beat so infectious, it should come with a health warning. And let's not forget 'Sounds Like a Melody', a track that proves even corporate pressure can't squash true artistic vision. Recorded at the legendary Studio 54 in Berlin (not the New York one, mind you), 'Forever Young' is a synth-pop masterpiece that'll have you dusting off your keytar and practicing your best Marian Gold impression in no time. - Toby
