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Named after a "disgusting" sugary alcoholic drink popular in Rankin's hometown of Cape Breton, Blue Rev is characterized by its high-energy, textured production: ALVVAYS – BLUE REV [Track by Track] - TUNED UP

The five-year gap following 2017's Antisocialites wasn't just a creative pause; the band faced a series of "shambolic" setbacks: Album: Alvvays - Blue Rev (zip File) — Arewanmu

When they finally hit the studio in 2021 with producer Shawn Everett, they practiced the entire 14-track album front-to-back twice in one day to capture a raw, energetic performance. Sonic Evolution: Louder and Greener Named after a "disgusting" sugary alcoholic drink popular

A thief broke into vocalist Molly Rankin’s apartment and stole a recorder containing nearly all the album’s early demos. Album: Alvvays - Blue Rev (zip File) — Arewanmu

A day later, a basement flood nearly destroyed the band's entire collection of gear.