Album of the Day #2

Forever Changes by Love

        "We're all normal, and we want our freedom," Love, The Red Telephone.  This 1967 album was the last true album of the psychedelic folk rock band, Love.  Upon release, this album faired very poorly, ranking low on all charts, and lacking a hit single, but over the past 46 years, this masterfully crafted album has been listened to by musicians the world over, and even though it has still not exactly gained popular success, it is widely acclaimed by musicians as one of the finest albums of all time.  The name was devised when a friend of Arthur Lee's friend broke up with his girlfriend, who said "you said you would love me forever," only to be countered by "Well, forever changes!"  Lee felt that this snarky comment was the perfect name for an album during his band's breakup, as the bands name was Love. The melodies captures the spirit of the breakup of the original lineup of the band, and the discord of the nineteen sixties.  Besides the haunting melodies of this album, the prophetic and advanced lyrics of this album, coupled with its trumpet and violin accompaniments, makes this album a true work of art.  This work meant so much to Arthur Lee, that in his later life, he toured the world, playing the album in its entirety in concerts.  Enjoy!  "The News today will be the movies of tomorrow" -Arthur Lee, A House is Not a Motel.