Cry Forever

Cry Forever
Studio album by
Amy Shark
Released30 April 2021 (2021-04-30)
Length40:32
Label
Producer
Amy Shark chronology
Love Monster
(2018) 		Cry Forever
(2021) 		Sunday Sadness
(2024)
Singles from Cry Forever
  1. "Everybody Rise"
    Released: 18 June 2020
  2. "C'mon"
    Released: 23 October 2020
  3. "All the Lies About Me"
    Released: 4 December 2020
  4. "Love Songs Ain't for Us"
    Released: 19 February 2021
  5. "Baby Steps"
    Released: 19 March 2021
  6. "Amy Shark"
    Released: 16 April 2021
  7. "Worst Day of My Life"
    Released: 18 June 2021

Cry Forever is the second studio album by Australian alternative pop singer-songwriter Amy Shark, released on 30 April 2021 through Wonderlick Entertainment and Sony Music Australia.

Cry Forever achieved minor commercial success, debuting and peaking at number 1 on the ARIA Albums Chart, number 15 on the New Zealand Albums Chart, and number 67 on the Swiss Albums Chart.

At the 2021 ARIA Music Awards, the album was nominated for Album of the Year, Best Artist and Best Pop Release.[1]

At the 2022 Queensland Music Awards, the release won Highest Selling Album of the Year.[2]

Background and release

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Cry Forever was announced on 4 December 2020, alongside the album's third single, "All the Lies About Me".[3] Upon the album's announcement, Shark said "I am so proud of this album and it's time to hand these songs over to the fans. These are some of the most personal and confronting songs I've ever written and I can't wait to share them with everyone."[3][4][5]

Promotion

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In February 2021, Shark announced the forthcoming release of a docu-series titled Forever, Amy Shark, which documents the recording process of the album Cry Forever.[6]

The album was supported by an Australian tour throughout June and July 2021.[6]

Singles

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"Everybody Rise" was released on 18 June 2020 as the album's lead single. The song peaked at number 31 on the ARIA Singles Chart and won the ARIA Award for Best Pop Release at the 2020 ARIA Music Awards.[7]

"C'mon", featuring Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, was released on 23 October 2020 as the album's second single. It debuted and peaked at number 56 on the ARIA Singles Chart.

"All the Lies About Me" was released on 4 December 2020 as the album's third single.[8] Shark said of the song: "This song is me at my most confused, broken and lonely. It's not easy hearing things about yourself that simply aren't true. Sometimes the noise gets too loud so I had to write this song as it's the only way I can talk."[4]

"Love Songs Ain't for Us", featuring Australian country musician Keith Urban, was released on 19 February 2021 as the album's fourth single. The song was co-written with English singer Ed Sheeran.[9]

"Baby Steps" was released on 19 March 2021 as the album's fifth single.[10][11][12]

"Amy Shark" was released on 16 April 2021 as the album's sixth single.[13] Shark said of the song: "This song is my story. In a way this album closes so many chapters for me."[14]

"Worst Day of My Life" was sent to radio on 18 June 2021 as the album's seventh single. The music video, directed by James Chappell premiered the same day.[15][16]

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Riff Magazine[17]

Cry Forever received critical acclaim.[18]

Mike DeWald from Riff Magazine said "Few can capture the emotional nuance of loneliness in song quite like Amy Shark...Already a formidable songwriter, Amy Shark has stepped up her game in just about every avenue—from writing to delivery and arrangement."[17]

Sally McMullen from Music Feeds said "Compared to Love Monster, Shark really pulls back on production [which] leaves room for more tender, acoustic moments". McMullen said "Amy Shark is a self-proclaimed perfectionist and Cry Forever is a testament to that. Every riff, lyric and feature has a considered and meaningful place on the record. Although Shark was tempted to leave some of the more revealing songs on the cutting room floor, she decided that honesty was the only option. It's oftentimes confronting and heartbreaking, but her intense confidence shines through the unvarnished and confessional lyrics."[19]

Jeff Jenkins from Stack Magazine said "With its dynamic, contemporary pop, Cry Forever consolidates Shark's position as one of our finest songwriters". Jenkins said "She's not afraid to say exactly what's on her mind, and she's also capable of conveying true emotion in short, simple sentences". Jenkins concluded saying "This album is a giant leap forward. Global stardom awaits."[20]

Track listing

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Cry Forever track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."The Wolves"Amy Billings
2:52
2."Everybody Rise"
Little3:10
3."Worst Day of My Life"Billings
  • Shark
  • M-Phazes
  • Hume
3:01
4."C'mon" (featuring Travis Barker)
  • Shark
  • M-Phazes
  • Hume
3:40
5."All the Lies About Me"
  • Billings
  • Sammy Witte
  • Shark
  • M-Phazes
  • Witte
2:57
6."Miss You"
de Jong2:56
7."Love Songs Ain't for Us" (featuring Keith Urban)
  • Shark
  • M-Phazes
  • Joe Rubel
3:40
8."I'll Be Yours"
  • Shark
  • M-Phazes
  • Hartman
3:27
9."You'll Never Meet Anyone Like Me Again"
3:16
10."That Girl"Billings
  • Shark
  • Hume
2:27
11."Lonely Still"Billings
  • Shark
  • Hume
2:48
12."Baby Steps"Billings
  • Shark
  • Hume
3:11
13."Amy Shark"Billings
  • Shark
  • Brad Hosking
3:07
Total length:40:32

Charts

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Release history

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Release history and details for Cry Forever
Region Date Format Label Catalogue Ref.
Various 30 April 2021
Wonderlick Entertainment Not applicable [25][26]
Australia CD
LICK041 [27]
LP LICK042 [28]
LP (JB Hi-Fi exclusive light blue marbled edition) LICK043 [29]
New Zealand CD
LICK041 [30]
LP LICK042 [31]
LP (JB Hi-Fi exclusive light blue marbled edition) LICK043 [32]

References

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  1. ^ Kelly, Vivienne (20 October 2021). "ARIA Awards nominees revealed: Amy Shark & Genesis Owusu lead the charge". The Music Network. Archived from the original on 20 October 2021. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
  2. ^ "2022 Queensland Music Awards Winners". Scenestr. 29 March 2022. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
  3. ^ a b "Amy Shark Announces New Album Cry Forever and 2021 Tour, Shares New Single". Music Feeds. 4 December 2020. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  4. ^ a b "Amy Shark announces new album, 2021 tour, shares "All the Lies About Me"". Triple J. 4 December 2020. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  5. ^ "Amy Shark Announces Highly-Anticipated New Album Cry Forever". Rolling Stone Australia. 4 December 2020. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  6. ^ a b "Amy Shark announces new docu-series Forever, Amy Shark". NME. 1 February 2021. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  7. ^ "And the 2020 ARIA Awards go to..." Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  8. ^ "Amy Shark "All the Lies About Me"". girl.com.au. 5 December 2020. Archived from the original on 24 January 2021. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
  9. ^ Brereton, Greta (14 February 2021). "Amy Shark reveals she wrote forthcoming single "Love Songs Ain't for Us" with Ed Sheeran". NME Australia. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
  10. ^ "Watch Amy Shark Cover A Fall Out Boy Classic For Like A Version". Music Feeds. 19 March 2021. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
  11. ^ "Amy Shark, "Baby Steps" Single Review". GSG Media. 19 March 2021. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
  12. ^ "Amy Shark Performs New Song "Baby Steps" on triple j's Like a Version". PM Studio. 19 March 2021. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
  13. ^ "TMN Singles to Radio ISSUE 1337". The Music Network. 16 April 2021. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
  14. ^ "Check out Amy Shark's raw self-titled new single". NME. 16 April 2021. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
  15. ^ "Watch Amy Shark have some truly awful luck in the new video for "Worst Day of My Life"". NME. 18 June 2021. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
  16. ^ "TMN Singles to Radio ISSUE 1346". The Music Network. 18 June 2021. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
  17. ^ a b DeWald, Mike (27 April 2021). "ALBUM REVIEW: Amy Shark traverses the deep end of loneliness on Cry Forever". Riff Magazine. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
  18. ^ Lochrie, Conor (29 March 2022). "Amy Shark announces mammoth regional Australia tour". Rolling Stone Australia. Archived from the original on 29 March 2022. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
  19. ^ McMullen, Sally (30 April 2021). "Album Reviews: Cry Forever by Amy Shark". Music Feeds. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
  20. ^ Jenkins, Jeff (30 April 2021). "Amy Shark Cry Forever review". Stack Magazine. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
  21. ^ "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart for week of 10 May 2021". Australian Recording Industry Association. 10 May 2021. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
  22. ^ "NZ Top 40 Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 10 May 2021. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
  23. ^ "Swisscharts.com – Amy Shark – Cry Forever". Hung Medien. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
  24. ^ "ARIA Top 100 Albums for 2021". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
  25. ^ "Cry Forever by Amy Shark on Apple Music". Apple Music. Archived from the original on 30 April 2021. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
  26. ^ "Cry Forever – Album by Amy Shark on Spotify". Spotify. 30 April 2020. Archived from the original on 29 April 2021. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
  27. ^ "Cry Forever". JB Hi-Fi. 30 April 2021. Archived from the original on 7 December 2020. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
  28. ^ "Cry Forever (Vinyl)". JB Hi-Fi. 30 April 2021. Archived from the original on 16 May 2021. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
  29. ^ "Cry Forever (Limited JB AU Exclusive Light Blue Marbled Vinyl)". JB Hi-Fi. 30 April 2021. Archived from the original on 4 December 2020. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
  30. ^ "Cry Forever". JB Hi-Fi. 30 April 2021. Archived from the original on 14 May 2021. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
  31. ^ "Cry Forever (Vinyl)". JB Hi-Fi. 30 April 2021. Archived from the original on 3 February 2021. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
  32. ^ "Cry Forever (JB NZ exclusive Blue Marbled Vinyl)". JB Hi-Fi. 30 April 2021. Archived from the original on 3 February 2021. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
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