Alvvays
by Alvvays
User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 71 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 66 out of 71
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 71
  3. Negative: 2 out of 71
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  1. fahim98
    Jun 14, 2022
    10
    One of the best albums of the decade. I love this a lot. I am obsessed. The hard work shows. Highlights: "Atop a Cake", "Party Police", "Adult Diversion", "Archie, Marry Me", "Next of Kin". Highly recommend. I need to buy this album soon. I listened to this album too many times. Just a perfect pop record.
  2. brockcheese
    Aug 31, 2020
    8
    This is a solid debut album that contains heartfelt emotional ballads about forlorn love. Her voice imbues all the emotion that these songs need to have.
  3. CamdenRendell
    Jan 29, 2018
    7
    Although quite repetitive, it is a very upbeat and fun album. A great debut.
  4. Parawhor3
    Sep 30, 2017
    9
    (87/100) This album is something really different from most of the albums that i have ever heard. They way they make their guitars sound and the lovely voice pitch of the vocalist are the things that I love the most from this album. The lyrics could be a debatable point because they talk about youth (like really much of the alternative and pop albums nowadays) in must of the time, but the(87/100) This album is something really different from most of the albums that i have ever heard. They way they make their guitars sound and the lovely voice pitch of the vocalist are the things that I love the most from this album. The lyrics could be a debatable point because they talk about youth (like really much of the alternative and pop albums nowadays) in must of the time, but the vocabulary and references that they use are rare to hear in any popular actual song, which is good, it make the album much deep and personal. You can feel a really clever and sentimental essence.… Expand
  5. frinkL7
    Jul 23, 2017
    10
    One-hundred percent catchy, surf pop-y goodness. Grab a cozy chair and pop on any one of these tracks for an instant case of "warm and fuzzies" and a longing for the summer days of yesteryear.
  6. jaredpierson
    Jan 18, 2016
    8
    This is a very excellent debut from the indie rock band Alvvays. The melodies are very catchy, fun, and summer-like. It just sounds great. The songwriting is also superb. But one major problem is that that the vocal production is absolutely TERRIBLE, it can be really hard sometimes to hear what Molly Rankin is saying, which is a shame because she is a great singer and the words sheThis is a very excellent debut from the indie rock band Alvvays. The melodies are very catchy, fun, and summer-like. It just sounds great. The songwriting is also superb. But one major problem is that that the vocal production is absolutely TERRIBLE, it can be really hard sometimes to hear what Molly Rankin is saying, which is a shame because she is a great singer and the words she actually is saying are great. But all in all this a great album from 2014 that I can still come back to.… Expand
  7. OsianLewisBlog
    Aug 23, 2014
    5
    http://osianlewis.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/alvvays-album-review-chirpy-charming.html

    Read my review if you fancy a second opinion. ''Alvvays' Album Review: Chirpy, Charming, Yet Ultimately Forgettable.'
  8. jrodfilms
    Aug 14, 2014
    8
    it took me a few listens before the non singles reached out and grabbed me. the first two tracks are good singles; 'adult diversion' and 'archie marry me.' i also love the songs 'dives,' and 'ones who love you.'
  9. lakeview306
    Jul 24, 2014
    10
    Relatable. Infectious. Alvvays, on their self-titled LP, takes hold and doesn't let go, mesmerizing the listener each pass through. One of the best albums of 2014 by far, Alvvays deserves all the accolades that come their way as a result. I just hope it reaches enough people to get that consideration.
  10. mwtrbo
    Jul 22, 2014
    9
    This is a stunning, nearly-flawless debut. The only thing missing is more songs. I could listen to dozens more. This could be the start of something huge. I dare you to NOT enjoy it!

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Punknews.org (Staff)
    Jan 8, 2015
    80
    Their sound is fully formed, but they could stand to mix it up in song structure and technique, but that’s being picky. One of my favorite releases of the year and highly recommended.
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  2. Slant Magazine
    Aug 21, 2014
    80
    Though there are moments of frayed musical charm throughout Alvvays, including the irresistible crack in Rankin's voice during the final chorus of "Party Police" and the so-jangly-it-hurts arpeggios of "Atop a Cake," it exhibits an unexpected level of versatility for a debut.
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  3. Mojo
    Aug 20, 2014
    60
    Charming and cherishable. [Sep 2014, p.94]
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