Forever Came Today (album)
1982 studio album by the Flesh Eaters
Forever Came Today is an album by the American band the Flesh Eaters, released on May 2, 1982. The band supported it with a North American tour. "My Life to Live" was rerecorded for the band's 2019 album, I Used to Be Pretty.
Production
Forever Came Today was recorded on Valentine's Day 1982. Frontman Chris D. wanted a more stable lineup for the band, as he was tired of being unable to practice on a regular basis. He included spiritual themes in his lyrics, and lamented that most young hardcore punk listeners did not respond to such concerns. D. admired Motörhead and Girlschool and wanted his guitar playing to take on a more heavy metal sound. He was also influenced by Catholic imagery and horror movies. Steve Berlin contributed on saxophone. "The Rosy Hours" is about finding and talking with someone who sees the world in a similar fashion.
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