Nothing Lasts Forever is the twelfth full studio album by Scottish band Teenage Fanclub, released on 22 September 2023 through PeMa in Europe and Merge Records in North America.[5] It received positive reviews from critics.
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| Released | 22 September 2023 | |||
| Recorded | 2022[1][2] | |||
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| Length | 39:23 | |||
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| Producer | Teenage Fanclub | |||
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| Singles from Nothing Lasts Forever | ||||
Critical reception
edit| Aggregate scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 81/100[6] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [7] |
| The Arts Desk | [8] |
| Exclaim! | 7/10[9] |
| Mojo | [10] |
| MusicOMH |  [11] |
| Pitchfork | 6.9/10[12] |
| Record Collector | [13] |
| Uncut | 8/10[14] |
Nothing Lasts Forever received a score of 81 out of 100 on review aggregator Metacritic based on 14 critics' reviews, indicating "universal acclaim".[6] Classic Rock wrote that it "might even be the closest approximation yet of what the 60s actually sounded like",[6] and Uncut called it "even more impressive" than Endless Arcade as "the five-piece creat[e] an organic song cycle largely concerned with the roll of time hope's eternal promise and an unerring sense of where their natural strengths lie".[14] David Pollock of Record Collector found that "big emotions continue to be captured, seemingly without effort, on their canvas" as the "country-rock songwriting tones of 'Tired of Being Alone' and 'Falling Into the Sun' are rich and expansive".[13]
Exclaim!'s Adam Fink stated that the band "still sound bright, chiming and as thoughtful as ever. While the material on the album skews slightly more introverted and darker than what they've done previously, the band's harmonies still soar sky high".[9] Steven Johnson of MusicOMH found that it "follows a similar format to Endless Arcade in that it has an equal number of songs from two remaining songwriters Norman Blake and Raymond McGinley. In short, it's another exercise in refinement, consolidation and upholding songwriting standards while looking forward with hope and positivity".[11] Writing for Pitchfork, Stephen Thomas Erlewine felt that "the warmth emanating from the lyrics flows throughout Nothing Lasts Forever. Teenage Fanclub never quickens the pace or belabors the melodies, choosing to luxuriate in their twilight grooves".[12]
Year-end lists
edit| Publication | List | Rank | Ref. |
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| Mojo | The 75 Best Albums of 2023 | 23
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| Uncut | The 50 Best Albums of 2023 | 35
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Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Foreign Land" | Norman Blake | 3:54 |
| 2. | "Tired of Being Alone" | Raymond McGinley | 4:43 |
| 3. | "I Left a Light On" | Blake | 3:34 |
| 4. | "See the Light" | McGinley | 3:22 |
| 5. | "It's Alright" | Blake | 3:48 |
| 6. | "Falling into the Sun" | McGinley | 3:13 |
| 7. | "Self-Sedation" | Blake | 3:20 |
| 8. | "Middle of My Mind" | McGinley | 3:17 |
| 9. | "Back to the Light" | Blake | 3:06 |
| 10. | "I Will Love You" | McGinley | 7:06 |
| Total length: | 39:23 | ||
Personnel
editTeenage Fanclub
- Norman Blake – production
- Euros Childs – production
- Francis MacDonald – production
- Raymond McGinley – production, engineering
- Dave McGowan – production
Additional musicians
- Stephen Black – clarinet, saxophone
- John McCusker – strings on "I Left a Light On"
- Daisy Spiers – strings on "I Left a Light On"
Technical
- Guy Davie – mastering
- David Henderson – engineering
- Joe Jones – engineering
- Tom Walsh – string engineering
- H. Hawkline – design
Charts
edit| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[17] | 94 |
| Scottish Albums (OCC)[18] | 2 |
| UK Albums (OCC)[19] | 30 |
| UK Independent Albums (OCC)[20] | 2 |
References
edit- ^ a b Rettig, James (4 April 2022). "Teenage Fanclub – "I Left A Light On"". Stereogum. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
- ^ a b Kapur, Desh (7 July 2023). "Teenage Fanclub Share New Single: "Tired of Being Alone"". All Music Magazine. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
- ^ Stickler, Jon (23 May 2023). "Teenage Fanclub Announce New Album 'Nothing Lasts Forever' With First Single Foreign Land". Stereoboard. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
- ^ Rettig, James (8 August 2023). "Teenage Fanclub – "Back To The Light"". Stereogum. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
- ^ Redfern, Mark (23 May 2023). "Teenage Fanclub Announce New Album, Share Video for New Song "Foreign Land"". Under the Radar. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
- ^ a b c "Nothing Lasts Forever by Teenage Fanclub Reviews and Tracks". Metacritic. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
- ^ Collar, Matt. "Teenage Fanclub – Nothing Lasts Forever". AllMusic. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
- ^ Tyler, Kieron (20 September 2023). "Teenage Fanclub – Nothing Lasts Forever". The Arts Desk. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
- ^ a b Fink, Adam (21 September 2023). "Teenage Fanclub Continue to Do What They Do on Nothing Lasts Forever". Exclaim!. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
- ^ Doyle, Tom (22 September 2023). "Teenage Fanclub Nothing Lasts Forever Reviewed: The Fannies return to top form on their twelfth LP". Mojo. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
- ^ a b Johnson, Steven (21 September 2023). "Teenage Fanclub – Nothing Lasts Forever". MusicOMH. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
- ^ a b Erlewine, Stephen Thomas (3 October 2023). "Teenage Fanclub: Nothing Lasts Forever Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
- ^ a b Pollock, David (14 September 2023). "Nothing Lasts Forever | Teenage Fanclub". Record Collector. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
- ^ a b "Teenage Fanclub – Nothing Lasts Forever". Uncut. October 2023. p. 34.
- ^ "The 75 Best Albums of 2023". Mojo. 19 November 2023. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ^ "Uncut's 75 best albums of 2023". Uncut. 19 November 2023. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Teenage Fanclub – Nothing Lasts Forever" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
- ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
External links
edit- Nothing Lasts Forever at Discogs (list of releases)