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Forever Hasn't Happened Yet
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8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 7 Ratings

  • Summary: The X frontman's fifth solo disc features guests Neko Case, Grant-Lee Phillips, Dave Alvin and Kristin Hersh.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. Junkmedia
    80
    Throughout, Doe strikes just the right balance. He's confident but not arrogant; laid back, yet full of vitality.
  2. Paste Magazine
    80
    Sure to please longtime fans of his plaintive, weathered tenor and gift for melody. [Apr/May 2005, p.136]
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  3. Mojo
    80
    Gorgeously sweaty in its simplicity. [May 2005, p.103]
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  4. Rolling Stone
    70
    Doe has been mining a vein of stripped-down folk rock for years, but his melodies are sharper this time out, and his tunes are more accessible.
  5. The A.V. Club
    70
    The songs are short and demo-quality, and though Doe still can't resist the rote roots-rock classicism that used to be beyond his means, the slapped-around sound of songs like "Heartless" and "Ready" should thrill longtime fans.
  6. Under The Radar
    60
    The lack of firepower and precision means that it will always pale in comparison to those records that (almost) made X famous. [#9]
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  7. Alternative Press
    30
    Will make you thankful your stereo has an easily accessible off button. [May 2005, p.136]
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  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
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  1. CherylO
    May 3, 2005
    10
    It is my humble opinion that this is John Doe's best solo work to date, the CD has been in heavy rotation in my stereo since its purchase.
  2. MarioDoe
    May 3, 2005
    10
    Alternative Press reviewer needs to get a "Musical Taste Transplant" John Doe Rules and this is another example.
  4. [Anonymous]
    May 21, 2005
    10
    Excellent album - highly recommend this collaborative effort
  5. KristiH
    Jul 5, 2005
    10
    Doe shows once again that he is one of our most talented singer/songwriters with this album; it grows on you more with each listening.
  6. Gummo
    May 26, 2005
    10
    This disc is nothing short of brilliant. Among the best CDs I've heard in the past couple of years.
  7. MitchN
    Jan 16, 2007
    9
    This album is brilliant, particularly "Twin Brother" and "Worried Brow". I am amazed the comprehensive score is not higher. This rivals the This album is brilliant, particularly "Twin Brother" and "Worried Brow". I am amazed the comprehensive score is not higher. This rivals the best of his work with X and is one of the most satisfying releases of the last 5 years.… Expand