โForever Yours David Yaffieโ isnโt your typical album. Itโs a concept album that walks us through a day in high school from the perspective of an average student. The structure and storytelling here remind me of Marvin Gayeโs iconic โWhatโs Going On.โ
The album kicks off with โhigh school,โ setting the dreamy and melodic tone that runs through the whole record. Tracks like โalright,โ โfly,โ and โmotionsโ beautifully capture the emotional rollercoaster of high school life. Marinoโs songwriting takes center stage in โnot enough time in a day,โ where he humorously explores the anxiety that comes with a packed school schedule.
Deanโs lyrics are refreshingly honest throughout the album. In โsavior,โ the Student grapples with the pressure of being seen as a savior by their peers. โpushโ dives deep into the intricacies of pushing away loved ones in search of meaning in a demanding world. โrumorsโ delves into the intensity of high school gossip and its potentially devastating effects.
As the album progresses, โjacketโ offers a sense of hope and comfort, followed by a stark contrast with โrunning,โ a powerful portrayal of the panic that arises when violence threatens a school. โin the endโ and โwhateverโ bring a sense of resolution as the Student finds connection with friends. The albumโs emotional peak comes with โwhy,โ where the Student reflects on the shared high school experience, emphasizing the theme of waiting for change.
โForever Yours David Yaffieโ concludes with โwhatever,โ a poignant reminder that sometimes, music speaks louder than words.
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Review By: Diana Reed