I've Loved You for So Long is the third studio album by American indie pop group The Aces, released through Red Bull on June 2, 2023. It has received positive reviews from critics, and has lyrical explorations of the band members' experiences of homophobia and racism among indie pop tunes.
Composition
Apple Music said that the album draws from classic pop rock, in contrast to the R&B-influenced pop of their previous album, Under my Influence (2020).[1] It is particularly inspired by 1980s pop rock.[2]
Reception
In Clash Magazine, Sara Hansen rated this release an 8 out of 10, calling it a "confident, self-assured album" that "provides a career snapshot". Adele Julia of The Line of Best Fit gave the release a 7 out of 10, writing that "the group appears most unified on this record, coming together with balanced production that leans into 80s synth sonics and 00s pop rock" and stating that the music alludes to "a brighter, and more authentic future" for the band.