Reflections (MisterWives song)
"Reflections" is the debut single from American indie pop band MisterWives. It initially appeared on the band's debut EP of the same name and was later included on their debut studio album Our Own House. Written by lead singer Mandy Lee,[2] the song peaked at #13 on the Billboard rock chart in 2015.[3]
"Reflections" | ||||
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Single by MisterWives | ||||
from the album Reflections and Our Own House | ||||
Released | 2014 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 3:06 | |||
Label | Photo Finish | |||
Songwriter(s) | Mandy Lee[2] | |||
Producer(s) | Bryan Fryzel[2] | |||
MisterWives singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Reflections" on YouTube |
Critical reception
Garrett Kamps of Billboard praised the song and referred to it as a "heavenly mash-up of Weezer and the Bee Gees".[4]
Live performances
MisterWives performed an acoustic version of "Reflections" on the MTV series Buzzworthy Live on March 12, 2014.[5] The band went on to perform the song on Big Morning Buzz Live on November 4, 2014;[6] Late Night with Seth Meyers on February 23, 2015;[7] and Last Call with Carson Daly on March 20, 2015.[8]
Music video
The official music video for the song was directed by Andrew Joffe.[9] The video was shot at Bryn Mawr College in Bryn Mawr, PA. Many of the shots are in Bryn Mawr's Taylor Hall, including an exterior of the Senior Steps. Other shots include the exteriors of both College Hall and Rockefeller Hall, Rhoads dining hall, a lecture hall in College Hall, Senior Row, and the basement of Taylor or, what is known to students as, "The Chamber of Secrets".
Chart positions
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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References
- Mansfield, Brian (February 2, 2015). "On the Verge: MisterWives looks good with 'Reflections'". USA Today. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
- Monger, Timothy. "Reflections - MisterWives | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards | AllMusic". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
- "MisterWives | Awards | AllMusic". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
- Kamps, Garrett (February 23, 2015). "Album Review: MisterWives' 'Our Own House' Matches Big Ambition With an Even Bigger Sound | Billboard". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
- Walker, John (March 12, 2014). "Watch MisterWives Strip Down 'Reflections' For A 'Buzzworthy Live' Acoustic Performance". MTV News. Viacom International. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
- ""Reflections (Big Morning Buzz Live)" by MisterWives | Show Performance | VH1.com". VH1. Viacom International. November 4, 2014. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
- Cantor, Brian (February 23, 2015). "MisterWives Performs "Reflections" on "Late Night with Seth Meyers" (Watch)". Headline Planet. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
- "Misterwives, "Reflections" | Video | Last Call with Carson Daly | NBC". NBC. NBCUniversal. March 20, 2015. Archived from the original on July 9, 2015. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
- ""Reflections" by MisterWives | Music Video | VH1.com". VH1. Viacom International. August 26, 2014. Retrieved July 11, 2015.
- "MisterWives Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved June 2, 2020.
- "MisterWives Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 2, 2020.
- "Hot Rock Songs – Year-End 2015". Billboard. Retrieved June 2, 2020.