What did Alvvays say about Many Mirrors?
That’s a hopeful song about getting through whatever obstacles and rough times together, and coming out of it on the other side, looking at each other, being amazed that we’re still there. It makes me feel good when I think about our band… It surprises me all the time, but here we are.
– Molly Rankin, Rolling Stone
I don’t think I’ve heard a song I dislike from this Canadian group Alvvays. I’m a big fan of Alvvays’ instant-classic 2014 debut album, but this 2022 song is also some sweet indiepop. This is the fifth time they have appeared here, but today’s featured song Many Mirrors is the first from their latest album Blue Rev; their first album since Antisocialites in 2017. I find Alvvays music pleasantly infectious and they possess impressive musicianship too; just take a look at their various live performances on KEXP, like the video at the bottom of this post.
[Chorus]
Now that we’ve passed through many mirrors
I can’t believe we’re still the same
Now that we’ve passed through many mirrors
I can’t believe we’re still the same
[Refrain]
Light years away and you’ve got
So much life to offer in you
Wild out of the place, you called me
Someone figured it out before you
Long time flame and you’ve got
So much life to offer in you
Wild out of the place, you called me
[Chorus]
Now that we’ve passed through many mirrors
I can’t believe we’re still the same
(Read the remainder here)
Rolling Stone described Molly Rankin as one of her generation’s most sparkling lyricists, tracing tender feelings with perfectly understated wit set to bittersweet indie-pop melodies. Underneath the humor and hum of Blue Rev are Rankin’s memories of Cape Breton, where she grew up as part of a celebrated musical family. “The culture there is very unique in that Kerri and I spent the majority of our youth at Celtic square dances with elderly people,” she says. “I don’t know. I guess I do miss Cape Breton a lot.” You can find more information about the Rankin family and Cape Breton at this fascinating post – Music representing the dissonance of loss: Molly Rankin and ‘Archie, Marry Me’
Blue Rev received widespread acclaim from music critics upon its release. At Metacritic, the album received an average score of 86, based on 15 reviews.
References::
1. ‘Ready for Some Levity’: Alvvays Brighten Up Their Indie-Pop Dream – RollingStone
“The more I live, the more I learn. The more I learn, the more I realize, the less I know.”- Michel Legrand
Observation Blogger 
Great-sounding song. It almost soars. I just checked my own blog since the band’s name sounded vaguely familiar. Other than a brief mention in a new music post, I haven’t covered Alvvays to date.
I couldn’t recommend more highly their fantastic debut album. I’m yet to properly explore their second and latest album. I hope you cover them somewhere down the track.
Cool, I’m going to check it out.
Love this…I remember your last post about them. I see it now. Both videos are great….
I’m chuffed you love it. As I was telling Christian, their debut album is excellent. If their second and final albums are even close to that quality, they warrant a listen to as well.
I like their style…
This is the second time I’ve tried to respond to this message such is WordPress at times. If you like them, then check out a similar young Indie-Pop band, (refined and no gimmicks, just great musicianship) from New Zealand – The Beths. I imagine you will like the following them:
https://observationblogger.com/2023/03/31/expert-in-a-dying-field-2022-the-beths/
I do like this. It’s very good. The video is cool also. I’m going to read about them…
I love how they bring it home from 3:00. That I found just masterclass.
Really great.
And the expressions of the lead as the song comes to a close is gold. I’m so happy you like it. I hope this message finds you well.
I like them a lot. Everything the same as it always was lol..
Talking Heads…song in my head..can’t get it out….
A really nice song! I’ve liked everything I’ve heard by Alvvays.
You know what Jeff? I was thinking that perhaps you recommended to me this way back when. I need to explore their second and third albums.
No, it wasn’t me who recommended them Matt.