Angel Olsen - Forever Means - Pink Color Vinyl

Last year’s critically-acclaimed album Big Time was a game-changer for Angel Olsen. Born out of the twin themes of grief and love, the album led Olsen to a deeper understanding of herself, resulting in a collection of songs that exuded a sense of confidence and self-assurance. However, the journey didn't end there, as Olsen realizes that life is a continuous growth process with no fixed destination. Forever Means, a compilation of songs from the Big Time sessions, explores this very notion.

In Olsen’s own words, Forever Means is “in search of something else,” grappling with the question of what “forever” really means in love and friendship. As she wandered through a new city, Olsen pondered the nature of change and how it relates to the idea of forever. It dawned on her that perhaps the key to everlasting love is embracing change, continually exploring and seeking out new things, and never becoming complacent or thinking you've learned all there is to know.

These musings are encapsulated in the four sublime tracks that make up Forever Means, each drawing from Olsen's personal experiences and her vision of the future. Her voice is a study in clarity and conviction, unafraid of the costs of honesty and self-discovery. As she sings on one of the tracks, “nothing’s free like breaking free,” Olsen is comfortable with the risks of seeking out what truly matters to her.

Ultimately, Forever Means is a testament to the beauty of the unknown and the unknowable. Olsen's curiosity remains insatiable, even as she acknowledges the importance of kindness and compassion. With this collection of songs, Olsen invites us to join her on the journey of self-discovery, to embrace the ever-changing nature of life and love, and to find joy in pursuing the unknown.

SIDE A: 1) Nothing’s Free 2) Forever Means

SIDE B:  3) Time Bandits 4) Holding On