'You Will Always Be' is inspired by nostalgia and the longing for times past, according to the brief press release. That's not exactly a novel concept in the post-pandemic race to the sentimental bottom, but Henner balances it by considering death (he recently lost four grandparents) and life (he celebrated the birth of a daughter). Looking back is inevitable, and at least he's got a few musical milestones to fixate on; Henner is particularly inspired by American minimalism (think Philip Glass, Terry Riley et al), and this roots the compositions that make up the continuous 40-minute piece. 

'Today I Learned What Makes Bugs Sick and How To Tie My Shoelaces' is sickly Riech-ian marimba backed with faint electronics, and 'We're So Young That We'll Never Grow Old' cleverly mimics the same pattern with FM bass slaps, assuring the influence of classical minimalism on the pop canon. But the difference between Henner's music and so much else in this vein is you get the feeling that he actually cares - it's not tossed off and bashed together by any means, he's put some thought into the combinations and emotions that make up such an adventurous fusion. 

'With Her First Ever Steps She Walked To Me and She Was So Happy' sounds genuinely infused with joy, and closing track 'I Hope I Will Be Remembered As A Good Person' is delivered completely without cynicism. It's rather refreshing.