For Ever
by Jungle
  • Record Label: XL
  • Release Date: Sep 14, 2018
Metascore
66

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
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  1. AllMusic
    Sep 13, 2018
    80
    For Ever's complex blend of bare emotions and gorgeous production makes it a huge step forward for Jungle. A band this successful could have left their private lives uninvestigated and turned in something more guarded and rote, but the palpable honesty of these songs is what makes them soar.
  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    Sep 12, 2018
    80
    While their debut album favoured a shadowy and mystical aesthetic, For Ever makes for a far more personal affair.
  3. Exclaim
    Sep 12, 2018
    80
    For Ever is Jungle's Hollywood album, both in scope and substance. With it, the group affirm their place among the indie auteurs of the zeitgeist, and--perhaps more importantly--skilfully avoid the sophomore slump.
  5. The Line of Best Fit
    Sep 13, 2018
    75
    In For Ever, J and T have taken their ability of animating moments in life, and have looked inward, applying it to their fresh heartbreak. Littered all round there’s signs and sounds of love’s wreckage.
  6. Uncut
    Sep 20, 2018
    70
    A follow-up that is more knowing and nuanced, although the expansive dance grooves remain uninhibited. [Nov 2018, p.32]
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  7. Under The Radar
    Sep 12, 2018
    70
    Jungle remain impossibly slick on For Ever, which creates an enjoyable listen, but a little bit more soul would be welcome. [Aug - Oct 2018, p.78]

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
  1. mattiazisa
    Sep 16, 2018
    9
    "For Ever" is an incredible experience.
    Jungle made a mature album, marvelously produced with fresh sounds and typical duo lyrics.
    My    "For Ever" is an incredible experience.
    Jungle made a mature album, marvelously produced with fresh sounds and typical duo lyrics.
    My expectations were fully satisfied and I already want more and more.

    My top 3 songs are:
    1. "Heavy California"
    2. "Beat 54 (All Good Now)"
    3. "Pray"

    8,7/10 (9 for Metacritic)    … Full Review »
  2. Joeizzle
    Dec 22, 2018
    10
    The critic score is simply not representative for the album, which have been one of my favorites Anno 2018. To say that the album doesnt knowThe critic score is simply not representative for the album, which have been one of my favorites Anno 2018. To say that the album doesnt know if it wants to be happy or sad is not really an argument, sorry to say, But its a pretty bad argument. Now i havent really heard much music that resembles this, so for me its a change of pace with this band, and while the music sounds good and has that nice disco vibe to it, the great lyrics gives the songs extra power IMO. Its hard not to relate to songs like cherry and happy man, an its hard to not rock your body to cassio, heavy california and beat 54... music opinions are subjective, but it really doesnt justify some of the **** some critics took on this album with no real reason tbh.… Full Review »
  3. lulabymusic
    Oct 2, 2018
    8
    ____13 compositions of cheerful pop funk with elements of disco 70s are charged with a positive, motivated to move and dance, exude the energy____13 compositions of cheerful pop funk with elements of disco 70s are charged with a positive, motivated to move and dance, exude the energy of the sun and heat. "For Ever" will surely warm you both literally and figuratively.
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    ____ The debut album, which received the status of "golden" is certainly not overshadowed ... But the musicians did not fall into the dirt, either, but created a wonderful recording, of high quality and richly arranged!
    ​    … Full Review »
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