Reflections is the debut extended play by American indie pop band MisterWives, released digitally on January 7, 2014 via Photo Finish Records.[1] It peaked at #84 on the Billboard 200.[3] All tracks except "Twisted Tongue" and "Kings and Queens" would later appear on the band's debut full-length album Our Own House.[3][4]
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| Released | January 7, 2014[1] | |||
| Genre | Indie pop | |||
| Length | 19:53 | |||
| Label | Photo Finish | |||
| Producer | Frequency[2] | |||
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Two singles were released from the album: "Reflections" and "Vagabond". "Reflections" was the highest-charting single from the album, peaking at #13 on the Billboard rock chart in 2014.[3]
Critical reception
editReflections received critical acclaim, with several people comparing the album's sound to the work of The Lumineers.[2][5] Nick Nelson of The Concordian rated it 5 out of 5 stars and proclaimed that the band had started an "alternative revolution";[6] while Timothy Monger of AllMusic stated that the album was "a shimmering blend of [...] upbeat pop".[2] Alyson Stokes of idobi Radio rated the album 8 out of 10 stars and suggested that listeners could listen to the album's tracks without growing tired of them; as well as calling the band itself "genreless".[5]
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Mandy Lee
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Twisted Tongue" | 3:22 |
| 2. | "Reflections" | 3:09 |
| 3. | "Coffins" | 3:10 |
| 4. | "Kings and Queens" | 3:33 |
| 5. | "Imagination Infatuation" | 3:33 |
| 6. | "Vagabond" | 3:06 |
| Total length: | 19:53 | |
Chart positions
edit| Chart (2014)[3] | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200 | 84 |
| US Top Modern Rock/Alternative Albums (Billboard) | 24 |
| US Top Rock Albums (Billboard) | 30 |
References
edit- ^ a b "MisterWives' Release Debut EP; 'Reflections' Featured in iTunes". Broadway World. Wisdom Digital Media. January 7, 2014. Retrieved July 9, 2015.
- ^ a b c d Monger, Timothy. "Reflections - MisterWives | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards | AllMusic". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved July 9, 2015.
- ^ a b c d "MisterWives | Awards | AllMusic". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved July 9, 2015.
- ^ Monger, Timothy. "Our Own House - MisterWives | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards | AllMusic". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved July 9, 2015.
- ^ a b Stokes, Alyson (January 31, 2014). "Album Review: MisterWives – Reflections | idobi Network". idobi Radio. Retrieved July 9, 2015.
- ^ Nelson, Nick (January 18, 2014). "The Concordian — Misterwives 'Reflections'". The Concordian. Concordia College. Retrieved July 9, 2015.