Lucy Dacus: Forever Is a Feeling
Briefly

Lucy Dacus's new album, 'Forever Is a Feeling,' grapples with the intense emotions of love, particularly aimed at her bandmate Julien Baker. It navigates a spectrum of feelings from desire to heartbreak, showcasing her mature outlook on fleeting experiences. The album's lead single, 'Ankles,' contemplates the thrill of forbidden love but is musically constrained, presenting a polished but ultimately tame portrayal of its themes. Despite the earnestness in her lyrics, the musical arrangements leave a sense of restrained passion, contrasting the vivid imagery of her desires.
Forever Is a Feeling is an account of coming to terms with feelings for Boygenius bandmate Julien Baker, blending passionate yearning with a mature perspective.
Dacus's lead single 'Ankles' explores the idea of forbidden sex while the music itself feels courtly and demure, lacking raw lust or intensity.
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