I'll Be Your Mirror: A Tribute to the Velvet Underground & Nico
by Various Artists
  • Record Label: Verve
  • Release Date: Sep 24, 2021
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  1. Ricko
    Jan 5, 2022
    7
    While this was always going to be a tough one to pull off, looking at the list of contributors this had so much potential. Ultimately this is a mixed bag. There are a few ideas that come off well and the classic material is given a contemporary feel. There are a few misguided attempts and the material bares no resemblance to the brilliance of the original songs. Then there are a few coversWhile this was always going to be a tough one to pull off, looking at the list of contributors this had so much potential. Ultimately this is a mixed bag. There are a few ideas that come off well and the classic material is given a contemporary feel. There are a few misguided attempts and the material bares no resemblance to the brilliance of the original songs. Then there are a few covers that are plodding and the kind of covers you'd find on bsides and rarities compilations. I liked enough of the tracks and appreciate the overall take on the album to give this a decent score and I would see myself revisiting these again. In terms of the full album listen, I will always be heading back to the original in future.… Expand

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79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Under The Radar
    Oct 20, 2021
    60
    All in all, I’ll Be Your Mirror can be skipped by even the most devoted fans. It may be worth returning to The Velvet Underground’s legendary discography instead, especially for uninitiated listeners.
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  2. AllMusic
    Oct 4, 2021
    70
    More than 50 years after its release, it seems there isn't much new to be said about The Velvet Underground & Nico, and I'll Be Your Mirror doesn't challenge that notion. But it does allow a number of worthy artists a chance to see themselves reflected in these songs, and it's a labor of love that's engaging and from the heart.
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  3. American Songwriter
    Sep 30, 2021
    60
    Admirable though the attempt may be, I’ll Be Your Mirror too often misses its mark.
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