I don’t even know what to say. I listen to a lot of music, and it’s rare that an album leaves me genuinely speechless, but Forever Now did exactly that. Jon Foreman has always been one of my favorite lyricists, and somehow he continues to outdo himself. Every song wrestles with a different question about faith, humanity, doubt, hope, and what Christianity is called to be while honestly acknowledging what it so often is. Every lyric feels purposeful, every metaphor lands, and every song has something meaningful to say. I have no notes. Seriously. Even the one song that feels like a musical outlier still fits perfectly because of what it contributes to the album’s message. I can’t pick a favorite because every track stands on its own for a different reason. This is the kind of album that reminds me why I love music in the first place. Jon Foreman has ruined me once again. Favorite Tracks: The Entire Album Favorite Lines: “Open my eyes to see // I don’t have what I want // but I have what I need.” - Beautiful Life (Track 3) “Fade Away // Nothing that I hold is mine // From Dust to Dust // Love and only love survives // These natural causes.” - Natural Causes (Track 5) “Faces of politicians // Blamed for all our decisions // Try to point the finger // But the rest of the digits linger on me // The same blood.” - Same Blood (Track 7)