Beady Eye’s Ever Lasts Forever – A Rock Odyssey Worth Remembering
Let me just say this upfront: Beady Eye’s Ever Lasts Forever is one of those albums that sneaks up on you. Released in 2012 under the Ribot label in Japan, it’s not your typical rock record. It's raw, unfiltered, and honestly? A bit messy—but in the best way possible. This isn’t some polished stadium anthem machine; it’s more like a late-night jam session where everyone lets loose. And yeah, I’m still thinking about it years later.
First off, let’s talk tracks. There are some bangers here, no doubt. But two songs really stuck with me: “Standing On The Edge Of The Noise” and “Morning Glory.”
“Standing On The Edge Of The Noise” hits hard right outta the gate. It feels like they took all their pent-up energy and just threw it at the mic. The guitars scream, the drums pound, and Liam Gallagher (yeah, THAT Liam) sounds like he’s yelling from another dimension. You can almost picture him standing there, fists clenched, shouting lyrics into the void. It’s chaotic but magnetic—like watching a storm roll in. I remember blasting this track while driving through an empty highway at night. Felt like my car was flying, man. Unreal vibes.
Then there’s “Morning Glory,” which is… well, weirdly comforting? It’s got this dreamy haze to it, like waking up to sunlight streaming through your window after a wild night out. The melody kinda floats around you, wrapping you up in its warmth. Weird thing is, though—it doesn’t feel lazy or slow. Instead, it builds this quiet intensity that pulls you in deeper every time you listen. Honestly, I didn’t expect to love it as much as I do. Goes to show how unpredictable this album is.
But hey, I gotta mention the rest of the lineup too. Tracks like “Four Letter Word” and “Rock ‘N’ Roll Star” keep the energy high, while cuts like “Wigwam” and “Sons Of The Stage” bring something totally different to the table. They’re not afraid to experiment, even if it doesn’t always land perfectly. That’s part of what makes Ever Lasts Forever so damn interesting—it’s flawed, sure, but it’s also alive.
Here’s the kicker: listening to this album feels like catching a glimpse of a band figuring themselves out in real-time. Beady Eye wasn’t trying to reinvent the wheel—they were just making music that mattered to them. And sometimes, that’s enough.
So, would I recommend Ever Lasts Forever? Absolutely. But don’t go in expecting perfection. What you’ll find instead is passion, grit, and a whole lotta heart. Oh, and one last thought—why’d they release this gem only in Japan? Feels like keeping fireworks hidden in a drawer. Just saying.
