mahler712

I really liked this album the first time I heard it, and it's only gotten better with age for me. There isn't much other music out there that quite scratches the itch this album does — even Alvvays' subsequent albums were pretty different from this. The way it's mixed, with low and high pass filters and plenty of compression, makes the music feel like it's being performed inside the venue across the street from you as you're walking by. It gives the music a ... read more

The opening track was promising but unfortunately the rest of the album was pretty mid.

Favorite track: Amerika
Least favorite track: Repeat

It's pretty solid all the way through, though any album this long is at risk of feeling excessive. I think this one falls prey to that a bit — particularly in the second half as things start to drag on. Regardless, it's a cohesive listening experience with really well done track transitions and wonderful production.

Favorite track: I Can't Wait to Get There
Least favorite track: Drive

Their debut album is decent. There are a few really good tracks on here, like the opener and title track, but the numerous covers hold the album back a bit. It's clear early on that their originals are usually better than their covers. Luckily, covers stopped after a few albums. Some of the performances are rough around the edges, but that's arguably part of what makes it fun and genuine. It's both easy and hard to believe that this album was recorded in one day.

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