Customer Reviews

Last Forever

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The melodies of this album, the tones and voice of the vocalist, the strange simple lyrics from a time and place far away... haunting is the word that comes first to mind, but only in that the songs stay with you, seem to resonate with a recessive musical gene that America harbors but has almost forgotten. This is my favorite of the Last Forever albums, but perhaps because I heard it first. If you haven't given Dick & Sonya's sounds multiple listens, I suggest you give it a try.

The boundless loveliness of this disc is matched by its sorrow and melancholy. A beautiful recording of often deceptively simple yet always intriguing, smart arrangements...

Wonderful CD. Mergers violins, clavinet and the wonderful voice of Sonya Cohen with interesting lyrics and enjoyable arrangments. Not for someone looking to 'rock out', but great for a quiet, thoughtful time.

An amazing production of folk music by Dick and Sonya. I heard selections from this album a few years back and was left wanting more, desperately. What a lovely voice, Sonya Cohen.

...unfortunately, most of the songs are kind of run-of-the-mill and hard to endure. That much said, it has a beautiful rendition of "In the Pines" that's a must-listen.

Committing suicide may be thought of as the ultimate piece of performance art, and, as such, calls for fastidious attention to appropriately theatrical detail. Place, time of year, wardrobe are all important, and music should not be overlooked. If you're considering this most significant of all human options, you couldn't find a better soundtrack for it than this CD. Make sure to leave your player in the "repeat" mode to ensure that the people who find you absorb the full impact. When they hear what you've been listening to, they'll fully understand the depth of your despair and conclude that, at least in your case, it's probably better this way. The thought of music like this Lasting Forever would cause Mary Poppins to speculate that perhaps, all things considered, maybe life really is a bit longer than it needs to be.