How Long Do You Think It's Gonna Last?
by Big Red Machine
User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 70 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 61 out of 70
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 70
  3. Negative: 5 out of 70
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  1. GKSimon
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    This album is a perfect example of what can happen when songwriting and vocal powerhouses get together and lightening strikes. One of the better albums of 2021. Aaron sounds great and should sing more often. Justin’s range never ceases to amaze me, and the addition of Taylor and other features brings it to a whole other level. I hope this album gets the recognition it deserves.
  2. zhong
    Sep 4, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Renegade is my favorite big red machine song and this song lightens this album.… Expand
  3. hkamusiapa
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Omg this is the best album released this year. Aoty worthy already. Im blown away by it.… Expand
  4. Miacat
    Oct 22, 2021
    0
    deja mucho que desear, me pierdo en la cuarta canción en adelante, solo pocas canciones son relevantes
  5. Ricko
    Oct 2, 2021
    8
    How Long Do You Think It's Gonna Last? What is "It"? The pandemic? The human race? The good times? A relationship? All of the above. I felt that this is a far more accessible and less experimental record than their debut. Of course the argument could be made that the once experimental Bon Iver/Dessner sound has now become the mainstream indie pop sound of the 2020's since their work withHow Long Do You Think It's Gonna Last? What is "It"? The pandemic? The human race? The good times? A relationship? All of the above. I felt that this is a far more accessible and less experimental record than their debut. Of course the argument could be made that the once experimental Bon Iver/Dessner sound has now become the mainstream indie pop sound of the 2020's since their work with Taylor Swift on "Folklore" and "Evermore". This album features Swift on 2 of the tracks whereas it would be hard to pick a track off the debut that would have suited her. Overall, I really like it, really strong songs and the collaborations keep it fresh. There is still a good degree of experimentation going on in the background as well. If I was in The National I'd be half disappointed the Dessner is throwing so many good ideas at this project to be honest. Some of these songs could take an amazing turn with Berninger and co putting their stamp on them. As he gathers the best of the melancholic indie breakfast club of the 2010's together, "How Long Do You Think It's Gonna Last?" is an album that nicely crowns what could almost be considered an imperial period for Aaron Dessner.… Expand
  6. Mockingjay99
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Great album, I loved the features, especially Taylor Swift’s Renegade. An enjoyable album from start to finish.
  7. Fra101
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    I tapped on your window on your darkest night
    The shape of you was jagged, and weak
    There was nowhere for me to stay, but I stayed anyway
    And if I would've known, how many pieces you had crumbled into
    I might have let them lay
  8. aaedenn
    Aug 27, 2021
    8
    Solid folk project. I'm not highly impressed but I'm not as underwhelmed as I was expecting. The best song, no doubt, is Renegade, but Phoenix was another standout. Easy to Sabotage was my least favorite- into is 1:16 and 6:00 song for nothing great. The album wasn't bad though.
  9. trevm_
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Amazing album, what a masterpiece! i love all of the songs especially Renegade, Birch, The Ghost of Cincinnati and Phoenix. Taylor and Justin's voices are perfect for each other and Aaron sounds so good. Also, Easy to sabotage is sooo unique i love it from the first listen.
  10. Kumu
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Just listen to it. I really really liked the album. It has a coziness. I loved the title track, renegade, magnolia ,birch, ghost of Cincinnati.
  11. joaolimavs
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    Um álbum incrível, com musicas que fazem você refletir sua vida inteira. Perfeito.
  12. benjaaaaaaamin
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    It’s an excellent album, full of lyrics that seems to be taken from fantastic books
  13. ercilcano
    Aug 27, 2021
    8
    vocals, lyrics, the guitar, the piano... All these elements make a great, cohesive album.
  14. colbyD13
    Aug 5, 2022
    10
    LOVE THIS SO MUCH! ONE OF THE BEST ALBUMS EVER MADE. IT IS SO GoooooooooooD

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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Rolling Stone
    Sep 1, 2021
    70
    These are the sounds of adult emotional struggle, thirtysomethings trying to make sense of the end of young adulthood, and to the realization that your troubles won’t go away just because you’re not hitting a bar every night. But it’s Dessner who becomes the most intriguing vocal presence.
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  2. Pitchfork
    Sep 1, 2021
    70
    How Long is frequently gorgeous, but even on a deliberately messy side project, Dessner and Vernon still feel like they’re holding back.
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  3. Under The Radar
    Aug 31, 2021
    60
    Aaron Dessner and Justin Vernon’s pet project has become the musical equivalent of Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner. And unfortunately, barring a few standouts, most of the guests add little spice to the proceedings, assuming they are even detectable at all.
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