Forever Howlong (studio album) by Black Country, New Road

Forever Howlong by Black Country, New Road
Year: 2025
Release date: 2025-04-04
Overall rank: 5,875th
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73/100 (from 142 votes)
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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 240 in the list of all-time albums with a total rank score of 6,823.

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73/100 (from 142 votes)
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From 09/24/2025 15:27
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.
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From 06/23/2025 14:25
Album Rating: 78.45
(863/11)

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
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80/100
From 06/10/2025 18:21
Kinda miss the rawness of their first two album, but as skillful and surprising as ever.
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70/100
From 04/28/2025 08:39
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
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From 04/25/2025 18:46
Wood's departure should have sparked a Joy Division-esque reaction from the band.
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From 04/21/2025 18:04
How far they have fallen :/
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