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Sometimes, Forever, the immersive and compulsively replayable new Soccer Mommy full-length, cements Sophie Allison's status as one of the most gifted songwriters making rock music right now. Packed with clever nods to synth-filled subgenres like new wave and goth, the album finds Sophie broadening the borders of her aesthetic without abandoning the unsparing lyricism and addictive melodies that make Soccer Mommy songs so easy to obsess over. Sometimes, Forever is the 24-year-old's boldest and most aesthetically adventurous work, a mesmerizing collection that feels both informed by the past and explicitly of the moment. It's a fresh peek into the mind of an artist who synthesizes everything -- retro sounds, personal tumult, the relatable disorder of modern life -- into original music that feels built to last a long time. Maybe even forever.

Sophie was only 20 when she put out Clean, her arresting studio debut, which became one of the most beloved coming-of-age albums of the 2010s. Its bigger-sounding followup, color theory, brought more acclaim and continued to win her fans far outside of the lo-fi bedroom pop scene she cut her teeth playing in. But with all the highs came inevitable lows. Navigating young adulthood is often spiritually draining, to say nothing of the artless administrative chaos associated with being a popular full-time musician. And yet she never stops writing, consistently transforming bouts of instability into emotionally generous music. The latest culmination of that process is Sometimes, Forever, which sees Sophie once again tapping into the turn-of-the-millenium sensibilities she's known for. This time, though, she advances her self-made sonic world beyond the present and into the future with experimental-minded production, an expanded moodboard of vintage touchstones, and some of her most sophisticated songwriting to date.

To support her vision, Sophie enlisted producer Daniel Lopatin, a.k.a Oneohtrix Point Never, whose recent behind-the-boards credits include the Uncut Gems movie score and The Weeknd's chart-topping Dawn FM. While the pairing might seem unexpected, active listening reveals a kindred creativity; both artists are interested in utilizing memory-triggering sounds and melodies to make invigorating music that transcends its influences. On Sometimes, Forever, Lopatin employs his boundless synth vocabulary and knack for meticulous arrangements to complement Sophie's well-crafted compositions. The result is an epic-feeling mix of raw-edged live takes and studio wizardry.

Nowhere is Sophie's exploration more spellbinding than "Unholy Affliction," a first-half highlight with a paranoid post-rock rhythm and cursed-sounding synths. "I don't want the money / That fake kind of happy," she sings with dead-eyed disaffection. In addition to showcasing Sophie's appreciation for textures that are at once pretty and unsettling, "Unholy Affliction" foregrounds one of Sometimes, Forever's more compelling narrative tensions: the push and pull between Sophie's desire to make meaningful art and her skepticism about the mechanics of careerism. "I hate so many parts of the music industry, but I also want success," Sophie says. "And not just success -- perfection. I want to make things that are flawless, that perfectly encapsulate what I'm thinking and feeling. It's an unachievable goal that keeps you constantly chasing it."

Sometimes, Forever fixates on those sorts of contradictory forces: desire and apathy, ecstasy and misery, good and evil, self-control and wildness. Straight-up love songs -- like the ultra-catchy "Shotgun," which likens romance to a chemical high without the gnarly comedown -- rub up against much gloomier fare, like the Sylvia Plath-referencing "Darkness Forever," a sludge-rock fever dream from the album's midsection. The weightless "newdemo" spins delicately layered harmonies and mystical synths into an end-of-the-world reverie; the impending apocalypse has never sounded so jaw-droppingly beautiful. "I didn't want to make something super depressing without any sense of magic," Sophie explains.

The title Sometimes, Forever refers to the idea that both good and bad feelings are cyclical. "Sorrow and emptiness will pass, but they will always come back around -- as will joy," Sophie says. "At some point you're forced to say, I'll just have to take both." She articulates this sentiment on the gut-punch opening of "Still," her clear voice imbued with a heartbreaking blend of wisdom and hurt: "I don't know how to feel things small / It's a tidal wave or nothing at all." Sophie understands that Sometimes, Forever is lyrically dark, with macabre imagery haunting even its most upbeat passages. But because she's in a better place than when she wrote the songs, she has no trouble luxuriating in the moments of uncomplicated bliss that coexist alongside the bleakness.

One of those moments comes on the record's penultimate track, "Feel It All The Time," a song-length metaphor about a resilient old truck. "I wanna drive out where the sun shines / drown out the noise and the way I feel," goes the hook, a heart-bursting blur of shoegaze-y Americana. By song's end the narrator returns to a state of world-weariness, resigned to the fact that she probably can't outrun her demons forever. But for a few flickering moments -- Sophie's voice freewheeling over warm guitar ripples, the sun-drenched sound of a generational talent at the height of her powers -- it feels like maybe she could keep on driving, faster and faster until all of that existential darkness is behind her, just a cloud of red dust in a dirty rearview mirror.

Reviews

Rating: 4.1 out of 5 based on 22 reviews
  • Rating: 2 out of 5

    Just not enough energy.

    by B. D. on 9/29/23

    Soccer Mommy is a great artist, and I love every single one of her songs. I listen to her daily. I was very excited to see her live in Austin in 2022. Unfortunately I left a little bummed out. Maybe it’s her personality, maybe it’s her music, but whatever it is just doesn’t translate well to a live performance. Very low energy concert and the crowd was noticeable removed. Great studio artist, pretty poor live performer in my opinion. I hope she can continue to improve.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    It was a chill first concert experience

    by L. on 7/14/23

    Soccer Mommy was the first concert I ever went to, it was last December at Emo’s Austin. The venue filled up very quick within the first hour after doors opened. The crowd was really nice and there was no pushing or shoving and plenty of personal space. Opener (TOPS) was decent, although I didn’t know them. Thankfully I was able to sing along to most of the songs because I knew them, but if I didn’t it might have been hard to enjoy the concert since most of the time the instrumentals drowned out her singing. Overall, I’m glad I went because the crowd and band were chill and it was a great first concert experience.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great!

    by A. K. on 5/19/23

    I heard Soccer Mommy's music for the first time when she opened at a show I went to, and she did an amazing job. The music was really hauntingly beautiful, and the visuals accompanying the performance were great too. I am now a huge fan! I highly recommend seeing her live if you can.

  • Rating: 2 out of 5

    Great Performance, Inaccessible Venue

    by Rachel on 12/20/22House of Blues Dallas - Dallas

    Soccer Mommy and TOPS both put on an amazing show, but the venue was really unpleasant to navigate as a mobility aid user. The merch stand line blocked the entrance to the elevator, making it difficult to get the wheelchair I was in through the crowd. Thankfully, a kind employee helped me get through. The barrier was really high and I had a very limited space where I could sit and see the show from the side of the barrier. Thankfully I got to the show early enough to sit there. The shorter barrier that I was sat behind was moved twice during the show by security without warning, slamming me in the knees. This was painful and very unsafe. Additionally, as I was leaving either valet or other patrons parked cars on the sidewalk in front of the exit blocking the path to where my car was parked. Overall, although the show itself was fantastic, and the staff that I talked to were pleasant and polite, my experience was made unpleasant due to the way the venue was set up.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Amazing show, blew me away!

    by crescentmoon on 12/19/22The Wiltern - Los Angeles

    I didn't know what to expect with this show as I was just a casual listener but damn she was rocking out! The sound was great and she performed really well. A very enjoyable and worthwhile experience

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    pretty good but could be better

    by t on 12/17/22The Van Buren - Phoenix

    loved the opener. the main event was kind of lacking in energy and stage presence in comparison though:/ there was also sharp feedback a few times that really hurt my ears

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    The Lesbians Love You

    by Diana on 12/15/22The Observatory - Santa Ana

    I came to the show only knowing her one song that has Yellow in the title. I was not expecting much because her overall sound on Spotify is very chill. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the heavy beats that her band put out. My friend and I had a great time dancing to her music and as the group next to us so loudly put it, “THE LESBIANS LOVE YOU!”

  • Rating: 2 out of 5

    It was boring.

    by Indie rock fan on 12/13/22Fox Theater - Oakland - Oakland

    She didn't give much to the crowd. I left after 5 songs I was so bored.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    LOVEEE

    by S. O. on 12/11/22

    I loved the show so so much the staff was super nice and gave directions when lost and the line to get in was super short and fast easy process to get into ! Soccer mommy was great and the opener tops was great to :) They both interacted with the crowd a little through each song and the lights were absolutely amazing :)

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    AMAZING!

    by Brayan on 11/15/229:30 CLUB - Washington

    Sophie and the band were truly amazing. The music and performance left me speechless. Definitely recommend seeing them at least once in your life!!!