Forever
Based on the energy of Charly Bliss’ third album, *Forever*, the New York quartet decided at some point between this 2024 release and its predecessor, 2019’s *Young Enough*, to turn things up to 11, expanding upon the scuzzy, DIY pop punk they conjured on those first two records, and making everything bolder, louder, and more intentional. “Calling You Out” is a yearning and clever portrait of a relationship in distress, with vocalist Eva Hendricks pleading, “I wanna be the one to love you, not calling you out.” Acoustic guitars intermingle with synths, providing the song with intoxicating interplay between the synthetic and organic. “I’m Not Dead” features guitars taken from the alt-rock ’90s, but Hendricks infuses the song with a declaration that demands living life to the fullest: “I’m not, I’m not dead/Even if I was/I’d wish that I’d fucked up/At least twice as much and had like double the fun.”
A bold, bright sound dominates the band’s third album, in which moments of emotional overload lead to some of their biggest, most ambitious pop songs yet.
A bold, bright sound dominates the band’s third album, in which moments of emotional overload lead to some of their biggest, most ambitious pop songs yet.
Charly Bliss set aside the grunge and punk aspirations, stepping seamlessly into a pop domain.
Charly Bliss set aside the grunge and punk aspirations, stepping seamlessly into a pop domain.
On their first album in five years, Charly Bliss sound bigger (and blander) than ever. Read Paste's full review of 'Forever.'
On their first album in five years, Charly Bliss sound bigger (and blander) than ever. Read Paste's full review of 'Forever.'
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Charly Bliss seem destined to be one of those bands whose new music is constantly compared to their debut.
Charly Bliss seem destined to be one of those bands whose new music is constantly compared to their debut.
The Brooklyn band go all out for fun with an unashamedly catchy third album that wears its heart on its sleeve
The Brooklyn band go all out for fun with an unashamedly catchy third album that wears its heart on its sleeve
Forever by Charli Bliss album review by Greg Walker for Northern Transmissions. The band's full-length is now available via Lucky Number
Forever by Charli Bliss album review by Greg Walker for Northern Transmissions. The band's full-length is now available via Lucky Number