Alvvays - After The Earthquake [Official Audio]

[@alexhartland50]

I can't get over how good this is. Every note hits some inexplicable pleasure centre in my brain, it's almost a bit weird.

[@playingitstraight]

I know what you mean, Alvvays gives me total synesthesia. It's like these songs are edible.

[@esthelacastro2489]

Lo mismo😊

[@sebtabmmc5221]

I think this song is the sound of both Letting Go, and Rising to a New Plane of Conscious Energy, MORE Energy

[@emmablank8791]

I think it's because this song and so many of their other songs are just so saturated with rich and euphoric melodies and harmonies. It's like every second there's something amazing happening

[@aaronsavage8018]

@@emmablank8791that’s exactly what it is. Their chord sequences are flawlessly creative

[@seanboyy]

Their debut was fantastic and they have just kept getting better and stronger each LP, a mark of a truly great band!

[@TokenChineseGuy]

I wasn't thrilled with Antisocialites (good album nonetheless, just not as iconic as LP1), but I'm certain that this album will knock the ball straight out of the park.

[@flowerchild6309]

Their first Lp1 was brilliant so far- nothing has topped it. This new record feels hmm idk how to describe it… it’s decent, but not as good as their first 2.

[@Spoonalicious]

Agree!

[@adriancastro3232]

@@flowerchild6309 this is their best work in my opinion

[@HeartandSoundTN]

This entire album is like when you’re sleepy and it’s 1am and you’re alone and putting off sleep because the days are so mentally and emotionally demanding and this is the only time you really ever have to yourself.

[@gories4164]

I feel attacked while watching this at 1am.

[@SM-qe4wd]

ARE YOU AWAKE NOW

[@warlockdruid]

The way she yells "Are you awake now?" Epic.

[@blackbird5995]

I hear lots of R.E.M. in this song, I love it.

[@triggerthesound767]

what a massive force of brilliance Molly Rankin is. What she does is completely stunning.

[@quininde]

And Alec and Kerri too!!! 🤘🏼 and Sheridan. It is a real band!

[@triggerthesound767]

@@quininde Don’t forget Abbey! They all are really amazing musicians, or else they wouldn’t be in this band. It’s just that these songs come from Molly and her amazing brain.

[@Mrinsomniac]

Wow that ending really got me. I'm sure Molly's dad must be so proud of her.

[@kuckoldexperience6984]

[Verse 1] After the earthquake Pictures hanging diagonally Drive through, crying in a milkshake It wasn't built to last Up in the front seat You were playing with the station And I was fidgeting with the heat Looking back to the vibrant days of [Chorus] Racket in the hall, caution to the breeze Say you'll climb your way out of your wake now Velvet curtain drawn, flowers at your feet Say you'll contemplate how you're weighed down [Verse 2] The pulse of the brake light Is the colour of burning embers If you wake up, will you remember The awful things I said at the еdge of the bed? Thrashing likе a great white (I feel the northern tide) As they rolled you up on a stretcher (Crashing on the pines) And the faint words of Jessica Fletcher (I feel the northern tide) Were drowned out by the sound of (Crashing on the pines) [Chorus] Racket in the hall, caution to the breeze Say you'll climb your way out of your wake now [Bridge] Those days, I'd never let you fall apart But things fade like the scent of a brand new car Why would I ever fall in love again When every detail is over the guardrail? [Chorus] Say you'll climb your way out of your wake now Say you'll contemplate how you're weighed down Are you awake now? Are you awake now? [Outro] Racket in the hall Caution to the breeze Velvet curtain drawn Flowers at your feet

[@oomrahman]

Molly's father, J. M. Rankin was killed by car accident in 2000. I'm surprised with that last footage.

[@palspal2329]

Oh man, really sad to hear this.

[@indigo5577]

Not 100% on this but "Belinda Says" is probably also about her parents

[@LouisHillJ]

@@indigo5577 this song is about her Dad’s death but I think Belinda Says is about her own unplanned pregnancy reading into the lyrics

[@oomrahman]

​@@LouisHillJ Could you explain this? You meant Molly have had unplanned pregnancy? So, how's the baby now? 😅

[@yeejay6396]

​@@oomrahman oh boy ....

[@tinynanobots]

I've been going through something difficult lately and I heard this song today for the first time and just started crying. It's been on repeat for a day and I haven't stopped. It made me realise how immensely sad I am, and it feels good to finally express it. Thank you.

[@willounet]

I know all of their songs are potential Greatest Songs Ever but this might seriously be their actual greatest song.

[@ValenVargas07]

this is one of my favorite songs ever

[@wolfgang6442]

Yeah fr tho

[@ianpedigo3815]

I'm at least 163 years old by now and the first time I heard this song I immediately threw my cell phone in the river. Then I had to go retrieve it so I could listen to this song again.

[@urstepdaddy007]

😁 😁 LMAOOOOO

[@gabrielaalbertinalagawurin7157]

you can threwww?

[@ikesours6558]

Tasty notes of 80s REM here. I'm picturing a shaggy headed Michael Stipe to come flailing about while Buck owns it all on the Rickenbacker.

[@josephval4083]

Definitely hear a bit of the REM but hear more of the cure

[@arytecht]

​@@josephval4083the cure + the smiths

[@lv7952]

For me this is the best one on Blue Rev so far!

[@EsteemedMeat]

For me it’s many mirrors. Can’t wait for it to come out ❤️

[@SchuylerB]

Literally the only group I have ever loved every single album, not had a bad record. I really wanted to get to Birmingham, UK gig tonight, hope they'll be back soon 😢 love them!

[@keenanmccarthy4456]

I was planning to go to that show too but I’m too ill and I’m so sad I’ve missed them 😔 let’s hope they come back soon

[@denizulkutekin6837]

After the earthquake Pictures hanging diagonally Drive-thru crying in a milkshake It wasn't built to last Up in the front seat You were playing with the station And I was fidgeting with the heat Looking back to the vibrant days of Racket in the hall Caution to the breeze Say you'll climb your way Out of your wake now Velvet curtain drawn Flowers at your feet Say you'll contemplate how You're weighed down The pulse of the brake light Is the colour of burning embers If you wake up, will you remember The awful things I said at the edge of the bed? Thrashing like a great white (I feel the northern tide) As they rolled you up on a stretcher (crashing on the pines) And the faint words of jessica fletcher (I feel the northern tide) Were drowned out by the sound of (crashing on the pines) Racket in the hall Caution to the breeze Say you'll climb your way out Of your wake now Those days I'd never let you fall apart But things fade like the scent of a brand new car Why would I ever fall in love again When every detail is over the guard rail? Say you'll climb your way out Of your wake now Say you'll contemplate how You're weighed down Are you awake now? Racket in the hall Caution to the breeze Velvet curtain drawn Flowers at your feet

[@8_Bit]

Thanks for posting the lyrics. Some clear references here to Molly's father's death; there's a lot going on in this song.

[@mosarge8442]

THANKS G❤

[@shaynedouglasfertile]

How the hell did you hear all those lyrics?! Incredible dude, you made my listening experience so much better.

[@damiancentanni2773]

Thank you for the lyrics 🎸🎶🎸💖

[@mali6926]

Alvvays dinleyen Türk kardeşim ya

[@nutshell1127]

Wow - I have been a professional musician for 58 years - and this is one of the best pop songs - melody, lyrics, 12 string and so on - that i have ever heard - wow - good going guys!!!

[@sarielq3097]

I can’t wait for tomorrow’s album ❤

[@jyjjy7]

*Tomorrow's tomorrow

[@sarielq3097]

@@jyjjy7 very excited

[@mountainssea9642]

@@jyjjy7 🤣

[@noleftturnunstoned]

Spent two years driving 3 hours a day through the Canadian mountains blasting music like this. Great song to listen to way too loud!

[@kijetesantakaluSokete]

Alvvays makes the best jangle pop. CANT WAIT FOR THE ALBUM TOMORROWWW!!!

[@weirdoscreation]

Its not tomorrow?

[@nikoo2]

@@weirdoscreation if u live in another timezone maybe its already past midnight ;))

[@quincynufc]

@@nikoo2 I wish I lived in another timezone right now

[@kijetesantakaluSokete]

@@quincynufc dww i think blue rev will be released at the same time regardless of the timezone

[@ryounyan]

its been 9 days how is it now

[@jessinsurfgreen4964]

Breaks my heart rip John Morris Rankin

[@adriancastro3232]

1:27 the backing vocals are espectacular, I love the album as a whole, but there are certain moments like that in every song that makes them even better

[@GAFCASTsupport]

How have I not heard of the Alvvays until today ? Good lord - this is fantastic

[@sapiqfadli]

was not ready for the change of tempo. loving it

[@eddykidd]

Remember when people would listen to a whole album?? Welcome back.

[@Monostat7]

Every song they have released so far is a total banger

[@lindydramareviews5609]

Thank you Matt Bomer for introducing this gem to me❤

[@denneyandthejets7833]

MY BODY IS READY FOR BLUE REV

[@Ihyabond009]

This is a USGS certified 9 magnitude scale classic

[@ramirezn.5601]

Sin Alvvays mi vida no está completa

[@cat.batshon]

Si jajaja

[@quininde]

De acuerdo 💯 jejeje 🤘🏼

[@harperisntcool8031]

this song is so good, it scratches my brain in the best way

[@lazarj]

I'm becoming quite a fan of Alvvays. Can't wait to hear the album

[@jessejafrnd]

Saw them perform tonight, 11/7/22 In Atlanta these images were projected behind them just like this on this song. Bought Blu Rev and Antisocialites LPs at merch and so excited to be able to spin these ultra feel good vibes on any day and make it better. They were excellent.

[@ajaxs_vlogsmore1011]

This song feels like a mix of 80s and 90s

[@sam1111979]

It sounds even more like 80s REM than their normal stuff. I mean that as a good thing.

[@chrisb7398]

I've been playing this on repeat for months now. Perfect for being creative!

[@LaQuandaThomas-z8k]

This Group Is OUTSTANDING!! I haven't enjoyed music this much since the '90's early 2000's! Young Black Woman From Detroit, MI ❤

[@thevidguy11]

The drive of energy this song has is simply sensational.

[@andrewsnell1170]

It really is staggering how many great Canadian albums there have been, or will have been, released in 2022. And I'm talking albums because they all have four or five GREAT songs each. Nobody does that anymore! Anyway, alphabetically, I'm including Alvvays, Anyway Gang, Art d'Ecco, Elephant Stone EKKSTACY, Kiwi Jr., Metric, The Sadies, Sloan, Stars, Young Guv. Best year for Canada ever? Maybe. And that's just off the top of my head!

[@ivanl.8201]

Greetings from the flooded California, circa January 2023. I've just wanted to say I've really been thoroughly impressed by so many amazing bands coming over from Canada. I do remember Sloan very well, and I'd say that "I am the Cancer" is really one of the best power pop songs ever written. It's hard to top it, really. There are a lot of bands on your list I don't know, but I'd be more than happy to check them all out. I do remember two Canadian bands that I think have been long gone, but they really made an impression on me. One was named "A Northern Chorus", and they had this song I remember, called "Watershed Divide", with this similar, lovely, super-nostalgic retro imagery, like this video does. The other band,. I think, was called Sianspheric, and I remember them being very, very, good, too. But yes, I always get this sense of awe every year when watching the Downhill and Super-G form Lake Louise, and am kind of bummed out that this may be the last of it for a while :(. But, at least, there's just so much beautiful music coming from our northern neighbors :).

[@andrewsnell1170]

@@ivanl.8201 Appreciate the kind words. Fascinating that both of the bands you recalled are from Hamilton, just down the road from me in Toronto. And they would have played the local clubs up and down the street in my Queen St West neighbourhood (note my Canadian spelling, lol). And yet, I've heard of either until now. So thanks and cheers!

[@DXexter]

I'm in love with music again

[@dannycalifornia4983]

I was fortunate to get to hear this live at the Forum. Been a fan ever since.

[@chaos-kun7310]

Ahh just when I was jamming to "Very Online Guy," I saw this new gem. I'm so excited for the new album after all these years and I'm going to see them in Atlanta on November 7th! I'll be in heaven! 💚

[@vnshngpnt]

Album is coming really good. Your best work for sure, very interesting and shoegaezy production

[@DDMCPHEE]

Killers meets The Smiths.... which is actually happening right now. Love this

[@quincynufc]

Yes!!!

[@a.c.7573]

That bridge is friggin awesome

[@davidwak680]

Just started listening to these guys. Wonderful and dreamy. Whoever days there's no good music coming out these days isn't listening.

[@BinitaDas]

A friend of mine introduced me to this band last year and this is one of my fave bands. Can't spend a single day without listening to Dreams Tonite. Not sure if it's only the song or it's the memories that we shared of Alvvays and other music overall. Sadly the friendship has ended but I'm glad that I met the person x

[@lovelost28]

Blessed to have known Alvvays in my life, their sounds are the sounds of a youth that I've never had, a dream that I've alvvays been yearning for.

[@quincynufc]

God I love this band. This is so good

[@hargoniyamaki5168]

Nice clarity in these vocals. Lovely melody complexity, holding the tradition of older Alvvays songs - really enjoying this song. The abrupt change is interesting as well.

[@michaelfrew1824]

This and every released track from Blue Rev is so GOOD! Can't wait to see them perform in Brooklyn in November.

[@trinhatduong8134]

this is fucking euphoric...been on repeat since release

[@indorianshell]

On a side note, I love the autumnal vibe of the album. It reminds me of fall thunderstorms.

[@obsessiveoverthinker5937]

I only heard about you guys last week but this might be my favorite song already!

[@chaos-kun7310]

Welcome aboard, friend! Been an Alvvays fan since 2016 and I finally get to see them live next month 😌

[@obsessiveoverthinker5937]

@@chaos-kun7310 that's awesome!

[@LENNARD2ns]

So fucking excited for blue rev!! Also i heard easy on your own on cbc last evening, so it’s fair to say the world wants me to listen to more alvvays than i already do lol

[@Williamsaid92]

First from Dominican Republic ❤

[@wolfgang6442]

This is by far my favorite alvvays song from all the tracks from blue rev for god damn is it so freaking good and very catchy and has that morning magic covered all over it thanks to molly's sweet voice🔥❤️🥰💙

[@threecorneredvoid]

Just discovered this band after seeing them live and having my mind blown-I'd barely listened to them before. Not everything they've recorded touches me the same way, but the two or three "Smithsy" tracks on Blue Rev are pure pleasure ... this flawless diamond among them

[@cbankerman]

Every time I hear this bridge feels like the first time again. Alvvays are masters at writing bridges (see Dreams Tonight) and this is no exception. This song makes me want to cry and then thrash my body around the room

[@AlbertMarv11]

Molly, Ms. Rankin. "I have horrible news. I don't have my...", as I continued listening to the tunes.

[@fordsnchevs2272]

Actual masterpiece of a song.

[@granthooper2329]

That poetry though. And the switch at 2:25 gave me chills great work guys

[@Fullbatteri]

I don’t know if it can get better than this song, it’s soooo gooood!

[@coolkingchris]

This is about her dad. It's both sad and yet ascends beyond sadness....She paints an abstract picture bridging memories and emotions that focus more clearly than any other form of communication could. I'm guessing this video footage is from her or her dad's personal collection. Beautiful.

[@thefreem]

no it isn't..its about a relationship that went bad. "The band describes it as ‘a rapid fire recital of drive-thru breakdown, tectonic breakup and boyfriend in a coma brake failure’ "

[@coolkingchris]

@@thefreem I assumed it being about her dad, after seeing that the video footage is by John Morris Rankin. And learning more about him and his tragic accident, I put 2 and 2 together.

[@weirdoscreation]

​@@thefreemIt's okay to see it as a song with a more sentimental meaning rather than another love affair song

[@thefreem]

@@weirdoscreation of course it is. But I’m just going by what the quote said dude.

[@hetfillizer]

the video is like one of my dreams that i can't remember after i wake up from deep sleep

[@kijetesantakaluSokete]

THIS OMGGG

[@331SVTCobra]

This song rules when the band is live. They put on a great show. I felt like throwing extra $$ onto the stage. When ETs come to Earth with their time travel machines, we'll be able to see Alvvays on the same stage as The Beatles. Without the hype, and only talent and showmanship to go by, guess which will win Battle Of The Bands. .... Every time.

[@arzentralis7558]

I love this smiths kinda vibe, but not losing its alvvays staple sound. See you in December in Chile! 😁

[@bonjourjesuisleM]

already an all time favorite

[@luisgc9002]

First from Costa Rica 🇨🇷 🤙🏽

[@Redmancala]

Rip to people of the most recent ‘quake in the news: the Turkish/Syrian quake

[@margaritoreyes862]

I love this band and Molly has a beautiful voice & she’s cute😍😍

[@GoatDust]

I love this band beyond words.

[@accult]

I saw your show in glasgow recently! I love this

[@Shapingus]

Such a fantastic voice. Can't wait for the album to ship here!

[@atomic7731]

❤Did Johnny Marr play guitar on this track?

[@KidFreshie]

They're playing a Rickenbacker, just like Johnny.

[@survivorturnover]

alvvays season lets goooooooooo

[@POLARTTYRTM]

My god I love this band so much.

[@TokenChineseGuy]

This is the best one off of LP3 yet! Simp I for thee, M. Rankin!

[@essemmetv]

It's not out yet but it's already my album of the year. And yours too, hopefully. :)

[@jaksonrocha7]

great song! The whole album is a must-listen

[@NewAlternative40Chart]

"After The Earthquake" debuted at #10 on the New Alternative 40 this week!

[@donniebobb74]

Coming out of that bridge...ugh so cool! Like 2 key changes or something...so cool.

[@owlonthesill]

Just adding to the greatness of the new album!

[@wesley4122]

so happy to hear some new alvvays

[@katelorraine4947]

absolute genius song !!!!

[@shadowhaunter]

15k views! Be amazing to see what happens when this blows up!!! Best of luck from the UK

[@mamag7193]

Best shoegaze album this year, thanks a lot! Love you till now

[@ohoneyo]

im blessed

[@yuhuisu1864]

summer goes, and alvvays comes.😍

[@thatpanda5195]

A proud first comment. Love you guys.

[@sahian8340]

this was ah-mazing!!! cannot wait for this album to drop!!!!!

[@alexremoll]

Guitar on this one really reminds me of Johnny Marr. And of course Molly sounds just like Morrissey

[@akosikobe1110]

Banger! as alvvays

[@silverman169]

Awesome to finally hear the studio version! Can't wait for the album tomorrow!!

[@AdamsHadEnough]

This video is everything. Solid track too!

[@azko17]

THEY JUST DONT MISS

[@blinxwang]

making the lyrics of sunniest, brightest, most cheerful-sounding track on the record be about a lover dying in a car crash....masterfully done.

[@KidFreshie]

I believe it's about her dad.

[@johnsmith-bi9zz]

Hi Molly, If I see at the 02 will you sign my LP's tonite?

[@palspal2329]

Love and best wishes From india

[@rocioherwitte2200]

I´m so excited to see you live in Chile

[@chaos-kun7310]

Seeing them in Atlanta on November 7th! I'm so happy!