Forever Hasn't Happened Yet

John Doe

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 22, 2005)
• Original Release Date: March 22, 2005
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Yep Roc Records
• ASIN: B0007KXVX6
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #117,634 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
Though punk rock rarely emphasizes a vocalist's emotional range and subtlety, John Doe distinguished himself during the glory days of X as arguably the finest singer that punk has ever spawned. His latest solo release gives him more room to stretch, showcasing a vocal expanse that is equal parts romantic hope, world-weary resignation, and hard-boiled desperation--sometimes all at once, as on "Mama Don't" (sung with his 16-year-old daughter Veronica Jane). While rarely sounding generic or nostalgic, the music draws from the same blues and country roadhouse roots that X did (and its side project, the Knitters, did even more). The acoustic "Worried Brow" and "Twin Brother" (in harmony with Grant Lee Phillips) spotlight Doe's voice at its most supple. X fans will find that band's spirit renewed in the propulsive "Heartless," powered by Dave Alvin's guitar; the narcotic rush of "Ready" (a cautionary tale); and the songwriting collaboration with former bandmate and wife Exene Cervenka "Hwy 5," with Neko Case serving as Doe's female vocal foil. "There's doom in my heart and blood in your eyes," sings Doe in "The Losing Kind," the noirish opener. His music may have gotten softer, but John Doe hasn't. --Don McLeese

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This album lives in my head all day long, June 16, 2005

By	J. Lombardi "fan" (Chicagoland USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I haven't played an album this much since the early Tom Petty, Elvis Costello, Pretenders and Van Morrison albums. I highly urge you to give this a spin. It is haunting, moving and rocking you throughout. I heard an interview with Terry Gross on NPR's Fresh Air when all of a sudden she played a track. I cranked up the radio and never took a breath for the rest of the show. I swear I went and bought it that day and have been playing it sometimes twice daily since! I am not a teenager anymore but this habit forming record makes me feel like one with regard to the amount of spin time!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Thanks, John Doe, April 7, 2005

By	Andrew E. Wojcik "Big-Doe-Fan" (Hockessin,Delaware) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Once again John Doe comes up with a Great cd . This one sounds like something that was recorded back on Robert Johnson front porch. I just went to see John and his great band called the Nick Luca Trio( Going Places for Sure ) at the new WXPN Live at the World Cafe stage in Philadelphia. What a show WOW!!! Then everyone hade a chance to hang out with John & his band. It was fun . Rumor has it the KNITTERS are all getting together for a new C.D. and a tour this Summer. If John Doe is playing in your area, just go. I promise you will not be disappointed. Andy Wojcik, Hockessin ,Delaware

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great CD. , July 6, 2005

By	Seth R. Clark "warmseth" (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

While I was, and continue to be, a big fan of the LA punk scene during the late seventies and early eighties, John Doe stands out as a real musical and lyrical talent among so many others that were simply able to "strike a chord" among the angry youth audience. John Doe has written a thoughtful retrospect that has elements of rock, punk, folk, and country. Rarely is an album released where I am able to enjoy more than one or two songs. This album is chocked full of great tracks.