The song received mostly positive reviews from music critics. Laura Studarus of Under the Radar wrote that the song "owes a debt of gratitude to Donna Lewis' ' I Love You Always Forever'." Greg Kot of Chicago Tribune perceived a "nick of Stevie Nicks' ' Stand Back'," while Kevin Harley of The Independent on Sunday saw influences of Fleetwood Mac's Tango in the Night-era.
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Andy Gill of The Independent claimed that the track "brings to mind the likes of The Bangles and The Go-Go's. Musically, "Forever" is a pop rock song, featuring staccato melodies and bear-trap drums snap, which were considered similar to some echo of a Jam & Lewis production under ripples of synths lifted from a Teena Marie or Suzi Quatro record by Spin's Mike Powell. Alana provided vocals, guitar, keyboards and synthesizer, Danielle supplied vocals, guitar, percussion and drums, while Este contributed with bass and vocals. Lyrically, "Forever" talks about a relationship hurtling towards disintegration.
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"Forever" was written by band members Alana, Danielle and Este Haim, who also produced the track along with Ludwig Göransson, a Swedish composer who has helmed the music for the US TV series Community, Happy Endings, New Girl, and The Mandalorian, as well as the film Fruitvale Station.
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The song was performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and Late Show with David Letterman, as well as at the Glastonbury Festival in both 20.įleetwood Mac and its member Stevie Nicks were influences for the song, according to some critics. A music video for the song features the three sisters rocking out in their living room and on their bikes and in a nail salon and all over town, all intercut with videos from their childhood. "Forever" became the band's first charting single on the charts, reaching moderate positions in Belgium, France, Japan and the United Kingdom, while in the U.S., the song charted in multiple Billboard charts, including the Adult Pop Songs, Alternative Songs, Pop Songs and Rock Songs lists. The song draws heavily from the themes of the 1979 cult classic film The Warriors. Acclaimed by music critics, "Forever" was named a "killer single", with a dazzling chorus, and some even called one of the best singles of the year.
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Haim neither flinch nor blush in their directness and neither should you in enjoying ‘Days Are Gone’ for what it is: unabashed fun.Lyrically, the track talks about a relationship's do-or-die moment, while its sound was compared to many '80s and '90s tracks, including Fleetwood Mac and its member, Stevie Nicks, Donna Lewis and even Michael Jackson's " Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'". But spandex knows no gender and dancing knows no fuddy-duddies. Its thick, slick production will have young teenage girls dancing away in front of the mirror thinking they’re Olivia Newton-John circa 1981. Layered vocals over deep, echo-y drums and plenty of synth build an album abundant in melody and hooks.
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Haim know their strengths and how to flaunt them. This might sound like mocking but it’s not. Most any track from ‘Days Are Gone’ could be lifted as a single or used to soundtrack that pivotal moment in a coming-of-age rom-com when the lead characters decide to follow their hearts despite what their peers think. Although the product of a relevantly new band, it feels that ‘Days Are Gone’, the debut album from LA act Haim, has been a long time coming.įoreshadowed by a handful of catchy, radio-overfriendly singles, ‘Days Are Gone’ promised to be an indulgent pop binge for those who like their tunes sweet and without sharp edges.Īnd on that promise Haim delivers.