Forever Howlong
by Black Country, New Road
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Black Country, New Road bestography
Forever Howlong is ranked 4th best out of 4 albums by Black Country, New Road on BestEverAlbums.com.
The best album by Black Country, New Road is Ants From Up There which is ranked number 180 in the list of all-time albums with a total rank score of 8,068.
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Forever Howlong track list
The tracks on this album have an average rating of 80 out of 100 (all tracks have been rated).
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Forever Howlong rankings summary
Overall rank: 2,578th | 2020s rank: 153rd | 2025 rank: 8th Calculated from aggregate positions across 60,000 charts (2 million album rankings). Click to see how the rankings are calculated (Last updated: 4 hours ago)
| Year | Source | Chart | Rank | Rank Score |
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| 2026 | Jaymantheman | Top 75 Music Albums of 2025 | 61/75 | 1 |
| 2026 | iamthewalrus | Top 50 Music Albums of 2025 | 15/50 | 4 |
| 2026 |  Kalos | Top 100 Music Albums of the 2020s | 12/100 | 18 |
| 2026 | maxacare | Top 100 Music Albums of the 2020s | 42/100 | 12 |
| 2026 | SD100852 | Top 25 Music Albums of 2025 | 12/25 | 3 |
| 2026 | PapaShiz86 | Top 100 Music Albums of 2025 | 44/100 | 3 |
| 2026 | Cheboygan74 | Top 100 Music Albums of the 2020s | 71/100 | 6 |
| 2026 |  junodog4 | Top 10 Music Albums of 2025 | 6/10 | 3 |
| 2026 | Moondance | Top 100 Music Albums of 2025 | 48/100 | 3 |
| 2026 |  flamingyesdept | Top 13 Music Albums of 2025 | 2/13 | 5 |
| Total Charts: The total number of charts that this album has appeared in. | 139 | |||
| Total Rank Score: The total rank score. | 614 | |||
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| ! | 09/04/2026 09:51 | Jantje | 692 | 75/100 |
| ! | 07/16/2026 11:31 | glebrus | 469 | 81/100 |
| ! | 07/16/2026 03:51 | Jparce | 268 | 81/100 |
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LukasAntoine00s 11/28/2025 02:37 | #311887
LukasAntoine00s 11/28/2025 02:37 | #311887
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Es muy difícil para una banda con dos primeros discos extraordinarios el poder estar a la altura tras la partida de su vocalista. En este esfuerzo, parece que la agrupación inglesa escuchó un par de veces el último disco de Big Thief y quiso replicar su folk en lo que representa un left turn del multiinstrumentalismo desplegado en su anterior disco y el mejor que ha lanzado la banda hasta la fecha. Lamentablemente se siente como una mancha en su repertorio. Aplaudo el riesgo, pero esperaba mucho más. (Edited)
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bonnequestion 09/24/2025 15:27 | #311040 | TOP COMMENT
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What a great surprise! I didn’t have big expectations, since I wasn’t that into their first two albums. But this one, I fell in love with. The balance between the three singers, in both melodies and lyrics, is spot on. They complement each other beautifully.
The arrangements are full of surprises and feel genuinely fresh. The only band it sometimes reminds me of is Gentle Giant, mostly because of the recorder parts and the way Tyler Hyde’s voice occasionally echoes Kerry Minnear’s. But really, they stand on their own here. They’ve found a unique sound and fully mastered it on this album.
This music really speaks to me. I’m so glad I bought this record and took the time to sit with it. I’m now a fan of Black Country, New Road, something I couldn’t have said before this album. (Edited)
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ThuramThugood 06/23/2025 14:25 | #309677
Album Rating: 78.45
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Black Country, New Road (FH - UK - Apr 25) - Forever Howlong
04.04.2025
Not their best, but not their weakest (I wasn't a huge fan of 2021s 'For The First Time'). The new line-up may require some time but there are some great tracks on here. Much softer but still very good.
1.Black Country, New Road (FH - UK - Apr 25) - Besties 77
2.Black Country, New Road (FH - UK - Apr 25) - The Big Spin 78
3.Black Country, New Road (FH - UK - Apr 25) - Socks 83
4.Black Country, New Road (FH - UK - Apr 25) - Salem Sisters 70
5.Black Country, New Road (FH - UK - Apr 25) - Two Horses 84
6.Black Country, New Road (FH - UK - Apr 25) - Mary 73
7.Black Country, New Road (FH - UK - Apr 25) - Happy Birthday 77
8.Black Country, New Road (FH - UK - Apr 25) - For The Cold Country 85
9.Black Country, New Road (FH - UK - Apr 25) - Nancy Tries To Take The Night 88
10.Black Country, New Road (FH - UK - Apr 25) - Forever Howlong 71
11.Black Country, New Road (FH - UK - Apr 25) - Goodbye (Don't Tell Me) 77
Ranked in order:
* Black Country, New Road (FH - UK - Apr 25) - Nancy Tries To Take The Night 88
* Black Country, New Road (FH - UK - Apr 25) - For The Cold Country 85
* Black Country, New Road (FH - UK - Apr 25) - Two Horses 84
* Black Country, New Road (FH - UK - Apr 25) - Socks 83
* Black Country, New Road (FH - UK - Apr 25) - The Big Spin 78
* Black Country, New Road (FH - UK - Apr 25) - Besties 77
* Black Country, New Road (FH - UK - Apr 25) - Happy Birthday 77
* Black Country, New Road (FH - UK - Apr 25) - Goodbye (Don't Tell Me) 77
* Black Country, New Road (FH - UK - Apr 25) - Mary 73
* Black Country, New Road (FH - UK - Apr 25) - Forever Howlong 71
* Black Country, New Road (FH - UK - Apr 25) - Salem Sisters 70 (Edited)
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HoldenM 06/10/2025 18:21 | #309376 | TOP COMMENT
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HoldenM 06/10/2025 18:21 | #309376 | TOP COMMENT
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Kinda miss the rawness of their first two album, but as skillful and surprising as ever. (Edited)
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Johnnyo 04/28/2025 08:39 | #308748 | TOP COMMENT
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Heard this in my local record shop the other day. A real disappointment. It just meanders and there are no strong songs on here. Won’t be purchasing (Edited)
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