Heartbreak albums have a way of finding us right when we need them most. In this episode of Sound Of, we dive into Chris Isaak’s Forever Blue — a record born from loss that has comforted countless listeners ever since. From the sultry danger of “Baby Did a Bad Bad Thing” to the devastating honesty of “Graduation Day” and the haunting resignation of the title track, Isaak crafts an album that doesn’t just wallow in sadness — it makes beauty out of it.

I share my own story of discovering Forever Blue after high school heartbreak, explore the album’s history and cultural impact, and ask: why do sad records stay with us long after the pain fades?

Because music isn’t just love — it’s longing, chaos, comfort, and connection. And Forever Blue captures it all.

This thoughtful exploration was crafted with the assistance of an AI writing partner, merging human passion with artificial intelligence to enrich the narrative.

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