Alphaville - Forever Young

Sure, it screams mid-1980s as joyously as any John Hughes teen flick, but this debut--from perhaps the only German export to sound positively gleeful--deserves as long a nostalgic afterlife as Soft Cell's "Tainted Love," Yaz's "Only You" or mid-period Depeche Mode. Forget OMD's "If You Leave," "Forever Young" is the best should-be prom-theme the decade produced. While "Big in Japan" was the KROQ anthem, everything here is deliriously tuneful. Revel in the manic melodies of "The Jet-Set," delight in the guilty synth-pleasure of "Sounds Like a Melody," surrender to the international romantic intrigue of "To Germany with Love," and hope that VH-1 re-discovers them for a reunion tour. --David Daley Amazon.com

 One of the best albums...EVER!
Everything that was said in the previous reviews are all correct. This album is great from start to finish. If you truly want the best synth-pop from the 80's, look no further.

I rate "Forever Young" as one of my top 5 favorite albums of all time. This album sits next to Depeche Mode's "Black Celebration," if that means anything to you synth pop lovers.

Each song on this album, starting with a "Victory of Love," all the way til the end, with "The Jet Set," could be singles on their own merit.

Sadly, Alphaville never really held on to this magic, and this debut album states the best that the band has offered. Then again, some bands' careers never amount to anything close to what this album has accomplished.

If you love synth pop, just buy this album. It sounds as fresh today as it did back in 1984. May 8, 2008

 5 Star 80's Record
This is an up beat record. It is the type of music that reminds us that Pop music doesn't have to ALWAYS be about sex! It's corny, and the vocals aren't something that will make you shed a tear from beauty, but it isn't terribly bad. Just your average 80's Pop Band from Europe. I enjoy it, but I understand that it prolly isn't for everyone. December 29, 2007

 Ahhh - the memories
One of my all time favorites.

Anyone who lived trough the 80s should own this pop masterpiece. It just keeps getting better as the years go by. And I am not even german!

October 28, 2007

 yes alphaville is forever
loved every song here.there not many cd that u can say that about. u buy a cd take it home & maybe if u're lucky u got 3 or 4 songs that rocks, but with alphaville every song rocks. remm how many artist sang forever young but they were the first & best and ms laura branigan was the next best to sing it. August 10, 2007

 Classic!
This was a present for my husband and as soon as he got it, he played it in our car CD player right away. I thought I only knew one song, but hearing all of the songs made me realize I've heard most of them...and they were good. Our 3-year old even loves it. He would complain if we turn down the volume.

The band is wonderful...their style, music, and lyrics! Would recommend it...especially for nostalgic reasons. July 12, 2007

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