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Actve Captve’s final single, “Last Forever,” from their debut EP, Saudaze, arrives as a powerful blend of Pop Punk and 80s Synthwave. Released on New Year’s Eve, the song encapsulates the essence of false optimism, mirroring the hope associated with new beginnings while acknowledging the inevitable.
The song opens with buzzing guitar distortion, creating an immediate sense of urgency and energy. The deep and determined vocals of Justin, the band’s frontman, emerge over the riffing and pulsating beats, setting the tone for a dynamic and anthemic track. The consistent and immersive guitar riffing serves as a driving force throughout, dispersing a layer of vibrating pulse.
Justin’s vocals dynamically range in “Last Forever” as it transitions into more upfront and higher vocals during the resounding chorus. The bridge, featuring backing vocals that duet with the lead vocals, makes the composition even richer. The anthemic ending with a choir of echoing voices singing the chorus heightens and emphasizes the emotions of a climactic ending.
Releasing “Last Forever” on New Year’s Eve adds a layer of timeliness to the song’s thematic elements. People often look forward to the New Year hoping everything will change with the change of a digit. Releasing it on the 31st was very timely indeed, as it shows the silly and deluded optimism of people that they harbor for a false sense of security.
The song resonates with the broader narrative of Saudaze, and concludes it perfectly having found the motivation to begin again after losing someone. This duality comes with Justin’s heartfelt lyrics where he desires a connection to last forever while knowing it too will end. The wordplay on “saudade,” emanates the nostalgia for something unattainable and connects to the album.
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Review By: Naomi Joan