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  • Summary: The second full-length release for the Swedish punk quartet was produced by Stefan Brändström.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. All Music Guide
    Sep 3, 2013
    80
    Not so much a grower as a slow-burning future classic, Forever points to even more exciting things from Holograms as they continue to challenge themselves and expand their vision.
  2. NOW Magazine
    Aug 29, 2013
    80
    The Swedes have stepped it up in the songwriting department.
  3. Pitchfork
    Sep 3, 2013
    71
    On Forever, Holograms take lofty themes and personal trials and make them a communal experience.
  4. Under The Radar
    Aug 29, 2013
    70
    There's not a great deal of progression here but the band have lost none of their bleak, compelling energy. [Aug-Sep 2013, p.102]
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  5. Uncut
    Aug 29, 2013
    70
    A power-shower of dour. [Oct 2013, p.68]
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  6. Blurt Magazine
    Sep 4, 2013
    60
    Derivative? Sure. But also blissfully compelling and entertaining.
  7. PopMatters
    Sep 25, 2013
    50
    Spetze delivers the occasional fresh jolt with his blistering guitar work, and the band’s overall energy level remains high, but the lack of sonic differentiation really sinks this effort.

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  1. Hey-Person
    Sep 3, 2013
    8
    Short and simple. Holograms have improved on their general songwriting,, but a lot of the songs have the same tempos and they sort of blend together. Plus this albums doesn't really have that "Skater punk" vibe like their self titled did. This album has a lot deeper lyrics but still manages to keep its "It could have been an album made now or an album made 30 years ago" vibe.
    Overall..Really good, but not as fun as their self titles    … Expand

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