Sometimes, Forever

Sometimes, Forever is the third studio album by Sophie Allison, performing as Soccer Mommy, and represents her most ambitious sonic departure to date. Released in 2022, the album was produced by Daniel Lopatin (Oneohtrix Point Never), whose background in experimental electronic music pushed Allison's sound away from the 90s-inspired indie rock of Color Theory and into darker, more industrial territory. Recorded at Sound Emporium Studios in Nashville, the record maintains Allison's signature confessional lyricism but wraps it in textures influenced by shoegaze, noise rock, and glitch. Critics noted the 'production-focused' nature of the tracks, where the interplay between Allison's melodic sensibilities and Lopatin's avant-garde arrangements created a unique tension. The album received universal acclaim, with many praising it as her most creative work, though some traditionalists found the experimental elements occasionally distracting from her melodic core. It stands as a pivotal moment in her career, bridging the gap between indie-pop accessibility and experimental sound design.