# How Long — Ariel Posen

- **Artist:** [Ariel Posen](https://musiclist.ca/artist/ariel-posen)
- **Format:** ALBUM
- **Release Date:** 2019-01-11
- **Record Label:** Mule Kick Records
- **Total Tracks:** 10
- **MusicList Registry URL:** https://musiclist.ca/releases/how-long
- **Spotify:** https://open.spotify.com/album/65jsygceJoxSB3gGAPwAp6
- **Apple Music:** https://music.apple.com/ca/album/how-long/1444211100

## The Story of the Release

How Long is the breakout 2019 debut solo album by Winnipeg guitarist, singer, and songwriter Ariel Posen, released on Mule Kick Records. Co-produced with Murray Pulver and recorded at Winnipeg's Stereo Bus Studios by Paul Yee, the record showcases Posen's vocal range, songwriting versatility, and fluid slide-guitar mastery. Backed by key Winnipeg musicians including David Landreth (bass), Ryan Voth (drums), Roman Clarke (percussion/vocals), Alex Campbell, and Marc Arnould, the album earned widespread international critical acclaim and won the 2019 Western Canadian Music Award for Roots Solo Artist of the Year.

## Canadian Press & Critical Reception

> "Ariel Posen's How Long establishes him not just as a monster player, but as a compelling songwriter and soulful vocalist capable of crafting timeless roots-pop hooks."
> — **Premier Guitar** (2019-02-14) [Read Article](https://www.premierguitar.com/artists/guitarists/ariel-posen)

> "How Long is a masterclass in feel, tone, and musicality. Ariel Posen steps out from The Bros. Landreth with an extraordinary solo debut."
> — **Blues Rock Review** (2019-01-11) [Read Article](https://bluesrockreview.com/2019/01/ariel-posen-how-long-review.html)

## Official Music Videos & Visual Direction

### "Ariel Posen - How Long (Official Video)" (Official Music Video)
- **Watch:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5d7V6n3_lY
- **Track:** 04 on How Long
- **Visual & Directorial Credits:**
  - **Ariel Posen**: Artist / Performer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/ariel-posen)

## Complete Track-by-Track Liner Notes & Credits

### 01. Try (3:23)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Ariel Posen**: Songwriting, Lead Vocals, Guitars, Lap Steel [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/ariel-posen)
- **Production:**
  - **Murray Pulver**: Songwriting, Electric Guitar, Co-Producer [SOURCED]
- **Performance & Session Musicians:**
  - **David Landreth**: Bass Guitar [SOURCED]
  - **Ryan Voth**: Drums [SOURCED]
  - **Roman Clarke**: Percussion, Background Vocals [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/roman-clarke)
  - **Marc Arnould**: Rhodes [SOURCED]

### 02. Things That I've Said (4:03)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Ariel Posen**: Songwriting, Lead Vocals, Guitars, Lap Steel [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/ariel-posen)
  - **Dylan MacDonald**: Co-Songwriter [SOURCED]
- **Production:**
  - **Murray Pulver**: Co-Producer, Guitars [SOURCED]
- **Performance & Session Musicians:**
  - **David Landreth**: Bass [SOURCED]
  - **Ryan Voth**: Drums [SOURCED]
  - **Marc Arnould**: Piano, Organ [SOURCED]

### 03. Daybreak (3:45)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Ariel Posen**: Songwriting, Lead Vocals, Guitars, Lap Steel [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/ariel-posen)
  - **Roman Clarke**: Co-Songwriter, Background Vocals, Percussion, Organ [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/roman-clarke)
- **Production:**
  - **Murray Pulver**: Co-Producer [SOURCED]
- **Performance & Session Musicians:**
  - **David Landreth**: Bass [SOURCED]
  - **Ryan Voth**: Drums [SOURCED]

### 04. How Long (4:18)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Ariel Posen**: Songwriting, Lead Vocals, Guitars, Lap Steel [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/ariel-posen)
- **Production:**
  - **Murray Pulver**: Songwriting, Co-Producer, Acoustic Guitar [SOURCED]
- **Performance & Session Musicians:**
  - **David Landreth**: Bass [SOURCED]
  - **Ryan Voth**: Drums [SOURCED]
  - **Alex Campbell**: Organ, Piano [SOURCED]
  - **Roman Clarke**: Percussion, Background Vocals [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/roman-clarke)

### 05. Fade (3:36)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Ariel Posen**: Songwriting, Lead Vocals, Guitars, Lap Steel [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/ariel-posen)
  - **Dylan MacDonald**: Co-Songwriter [SOURCED]
- **Production:**
  - **Murray Pulver**: Co-Producer [SOURCED]
- **Performance & Session Musicians:**
  - **David Landreth**: Bass [SOURCED]
  - **Ryan Voth**: Drums [SOURCED]
  - **Marc Arnould**: Rhodes, Synthesizer [SOURCED]

### 06. She Knows (3:47)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Ariel Posen**: Songwriting, Lead Vocals, Guitars [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/ariel-posen)
  - **Roman Clarke**: Co-Songwriter, Background Vocals, Percussion [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/roman-clarke)
- **Production:**
  - **Murray Pulver**: Co-Producer [SOURCED]
- **Performance & Session Musicians:**
  - **David Landreth**: Bass [SOURCED]
  - **Ryan Voth**: Drums [SOURCED]
  - **Alex Campbell**: Wurlitzer, Organ [SOURCED]

### 07. Get You Back (3:52)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Ariel Posen**: Songwriting, Lead Vocals, Guitars, Lap Steel [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/ariel-posen)
- **Production:**
  - **Murray Pulver**: Songwriting, Electric Guitar, Co-Producer [SOURCED]
- **Performance & Session Musicians:**
  - **David Landreth**: Bass [SOURCED]
  - **Ryan Voth**: Drums [SOURCED]
  - **Alex Campbell**: Keyboards [SOURCED]

### 08. Can't Stop Thinking About You (4:12)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Ariel Posen**: Songwriting, Lead Vocals, Guitars [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/ariel-posen)
- **Production:**
  - **Murray Pulver**: Songwriting, Co-Producer [SOURCED]
- **Performance & Session Musicians:**
  - **David Landreth**: Bass [SOURCED]
  - **Ryan Voth**: Drums [SOURCED]
  - **Roman Clarke**: Background Vocals [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/roman-clarke)
  - **Marc Arnould**: Piano, Organ [SOURCED]

### 09. Hollow Hour (3:44)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Ariel Posen**: Songwriting, Lead Vocals, Guitars, Lap Steel [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/ariel-posen)
  - **Roman Clarke**: Co-Songwriter, Percussion, Background Vocals [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/roman-clarke)
- **Production:**
  - **Murray Pulver**: Co-Producer [SOURCED]
- **Performance & Session Musicians:**
  - **David Landreth**: Bass [SOURCED]
  - **Ryan Voth**: Drums [SOURCED]

### 10. Better Late Than Never (4:25)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Ariel Posen**: Songwriting, Lead Vocals, Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Lap Steel [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/ariel-posen)
- **Production:**
  - **Murray Pulver**: Co-Producer [SOURCED]
- **Performance & Session Musicians:**
  - **David Landreth**: Bass [SOURCED]
  - **Ryan Voth**: Drums [SOURCED]
  - **Alex Campbell**: Organ [SOURCED]
  - **Roman Clarke**: Background Vocals [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/roman-clarke)

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