Forever Is A Feeling

Lucy Dacus’ literal, story-telling writing style really came through in this album. Still, I remain unconvinced of her ability to master this style in the way Pheobe Bridgers has, for example (not that Dacus is trying to replicate Bridgers, but because of their history, I can't help but compare them). Nonetheless, Dacus’ vocals will forever evoke something provocative. She can capture angst, rage, love, lust, bashfulness, and peace in those vocal arobatics in a way that makes you physically ache. Still, Home Video feels like a better record than Forever Is A Feeling. Perhaps it is the nostalgia attached to it, but Forever Is A Feeling didn’t stand out as anything special to me. It didn’t break any new boundaries for Lucy, and it didn’t sound like she was pushing herself tremendously. Of course, that is okay and there are some really lovely tracks on the record. There are some catchy melodies and very well-written verses (it always feels like shes casting a spell on you, except you can’t tell if its a love spell or a curse), but I haven’t returned to listen to the album in it’s entirety.