[1] AllMusic editor Andy Kellman rated the album three ouf of five stars.

Forever is even closer to being a one-man show than 2010's Lyrics, with Jones performing every instrument but guitar, and he gets only a little songwriting assistance (and no guest appearances from MCs)."

Kellmann noted that while "apart from the surprisingly brash "Step the F*** Off" and the Michael Jackson tribute "I Miss the King," not much sticks out, but the album is consistently likeable, filled with comfortable, mid-wattage grooves, yearning ballads.

"[2] Howard Dukes from SoulTracks found felt the album "features sensitivity and swagger.

The latter still comes more naturally to Jones, even at age 40, and Forever's club anthems will be the record’s most memorable tunes.