Published by Mason Oldridge, 9 April 2024
Singer-songwriter Maggie Rogers trades in her heavier, electronic sound for a more stripped-back and relaxed third release.
The album was produced in an unconventional way in that it was written across just five days in the winter and the songs were written in the order they appear on the album.
Unlike the predecessor, there are no grinding guitars or pounding drums this time. Rogers opts for a more organic approach and succeeds in her goal of creating an album that suits a “Sunday afternoon”. The acoustic guitar takes centre stage as the primary instrument. The album is full of dreamy songs, with I Still Do breaking the pattern as a slow piano-led song, Never Going Home giving off country vibes and the titular album track and lead single Don’t Forget Me playing the record out nicely.
On the whole, Rogers continues to demonstrate her multi-skill talent and it is admirable for her to change up from her previous sound, though it must be said that the heavier music she offered up before is dearly missed.
6/10