The Psychedelic Furs: Forever Now CD Track Listing

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The Psychedelic Furs Forever Now (1982)
2002 Columbia/Legacy\nOriginally Released 1982\nRemastered Edition Released March 19, 2002\n\nAMG EXPERT REVIEW: In addition to remastered sound, artwork, and liner notes, Columbia/Legacy's expanded 2002 reissue of Forever Now contains six bonus tracks: an early version of "Alice's House," two B-sides ("Aeroplane," "I Don't' Want to Be Your Shadow"), a previously unreleased version of "Yes I Do" called "Mary Go Round," then live versions of "President Gas" and "No Easy Street." This is the biggest haul of any of the expanded reissues, and while there are no big revelations per se (although the early "Alice's House" and "Mary Go Round" may come close), all the bonus tracks are welcome additions to the die-hard fan. In fact, it can be argued that this is the best reissue of the pack because of this bonus material, although the debut remains the best proper album. -- Stephen Thomas Erlewine\n\nAMG EXPERT REVIEW: Likely exercising the same controlling approach that he was notorious for, from his work with every act from the New York Dolls to XTC, Todd Rundgren brought in legendary backup vocal duo Flo and Eddie as well as a cellist, two horn players (including NRBQ member Donn Adams), and himself on keyboards. The end result is simply fantastic, fusing the post-punk charge of the first two albums (Ely still sounds great as always, from the first song on, while Tim Butler acquits himself well on bass) with a new synth-based approach that works wonders. Ashton's guitar often settles back in the mix a bit to allow Rundgren's wall of sound to come together fully, often with great success. The title track is a great example of this, an inspirational anthem where Ashton fully and appropriately lets go right at the end. The most well-known song is one that, for the Furs, was their most atypical single to date: "Love My Way." Butler's very Bowie-like vocals and lyrics slyly celebrate and ponder the triumphant synth-rock scene of the time, while Rundgren's often quirky keyboards take the lead in place of Ashton's guitar and Flo and Eddie wordlessly vocalize at the end. "Goodbye" has a brisk, horn-driven punch underscoring Butler's wickedly sour au revoir to a past love; "Sleep Comes Down" mixes Tim Butler's lovely bass line and Rundgren's piano; "President Gas" wryly takes a shot at Reagan while avoiding obvious platitudes; and "Yes I Do" ends on an almost sweetly romantic note, even as the cello/drum-driven arrangement surges along. -- Ned Raggett\n\nAmazon.com Customer Review\n'Lose yourself....', December 18, 2000 \nReviewer: pantherboy from Cottage Grove, WI United States \nThis album was a high school graduation gift from a good friend and fellow music nut when it was new. I'll never forget the mood of exhileration this lent to my new 'life' outside the confines of school, and looking back, it seems as if the new producer (Todd Rundgren) gave them new breath as well. \n\n"Forever Now" just beams with mirth and shimmering joy in places, transposing a lot of the personal angst of former albums to political targets("President Gas") and blossoming into melancholic or ecstatic love songs. "Love my Way" was the hit-that-should-have-been in the U.S. and I don't think they ever topped the soaring guitar-fueled you-and-me-against-the-world feeling of "Run and Run." Although softer around the edges, this album explores new spaces and the instruments (horn sections AND cello) never smother one another in this rich masterpiece that takes on new textures and themes with each listening. \n\nIf you ask them, I'm sure this is the work they want to be remembered for\n\nAmazon.com Customer Review\nThe pinnacle of the furs musical masterpieces, August 24, 1998 \nReviewer: A music fan from New Zealand \nForever Now reflects the bands formative years on the punk rock circuit while finding a new sound in an environment dominated by new wave. The result is an album which delivers surperb lyrics, catchy melodies and a hard rock beat. Before sliding into a more commercial sound this album delivers everything that was good about the eighties. \n\nHalf.com Album Credits\nHoward Kaylan, Contributing Artist\nMark Volman, Contributing Artist\nTodd Rundgren, Contributing Artist\nChris Andersen, Engineer\nTodd Rundgren, Engineer\nTodd Rundgren, Producer\n\nAlbum Notes\nThe Psychedelic Furs: Richard Butler (vocals); John Ashton (guitar); Tim Butler (bass); Vince Ely (drums).Additional personnel: Ann Sheldon (cello); Todd Rundgren (saxophone, keyboards); Gary Windo, Donn Adams (horns); Mark Volman, Howard Kaylan (background vocals).Recorded at Utopia Studios, Bearsville, New York.\n\nAll tracks have been digitally remastered.\n\nFOREVER NOW was the last great moment in the Furs' early career. If you think the presence of Todd Rundgren behind the board means an increased focus on the band's already developing pop sensibilities, you're right on the money. The Furs had yet to descend to the radio-ready depths that would find them indistinguishable from other '80s Britpoppers. Instead, the pop sheen of FOREVER NOW is a breath of fresh air--a sign of growth, not decline. The slinky keyboards of "Love My Way" and the strings of "Sleep Comes Down" are welcome additions to the band's sonic palette, and for the first time, the Psychedelic Furs live up to their name, with a pronounced Beatles influence. The glories of TALK TALK TALK are given a new coat of paint, and the change is a positive one.\n\nQ (05/01/2002)\n4 out of 5 stars - ...was their American breakthrough...\n\nEntertainment Weekly (3/8/02, p.75) - ...Marks a shaky move toward their eventual mainstream success... - Rating: B\n\nMojo (5/02, p.122) - ...Their apex...a murky yet begulling record...It wasn't gothic or futuristic, but an uneasy mutant, derivative but bold, and has worn rather well...
This rock cd contains 16 tracks and runs 67min 29sec.
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