Hello honey poppers, we’re back with another amazing album for you to check out. You may have seen us talking about The Ivy before; we’re here to let you know that their debut album A Door Still Open is out now! We gave you some starter tracks to check out and now we’re here to share even more music from The Ivy for you to jam out to. So, open the door to a world of new music with us as we take you through our favorite tracks from A Door Still Open.
We already talked about singles like ‘Gums Like Flavor‘ and ‘Street Dog,’ so we’re going to hold off on mentioning those again (even though we love them). The Ivy’s sound can best be described as airy, smooth-flowing, catchy indie-pop and A Door Still Open reflects that well. You’ll find themes of self-reflection and growth running through this album, set to that sound, with some synths and guitars thrown in, coming together to make a masterpiece. As far as debut albums go, A Door Still Open is a pretty solid one, you can call it indie-pop or indie-rock sure, but The Ivy has created a sound that is all their own.
‘Be There Somewhere’
We “welcome every sight and sound” that comes with listening to ‘Be There Somewhere.’ It’s a beautifully produced track, embodying The Ivy’s “airy” sound. Listening to this song makes us feel like we’re floating. The line “Where have I been this whole time/where have I been spending my life” set to this sound embodies a hazy sort of introspection and we love how this track was crafted.
‘A Door Still Open’
Who doesn’t love a good title track? We love a good title track. The opening notes of this song are some of our favorites on the album. The vocals are crisp and clear and we can only describe this song as “smooth.” ‘A Door Still Open’ feels angstier than the other tracks on the album. It’s fitting that the title track of an album that pushes the boundaries of vulnerability takes a slower, more raw approach.
A Door Still Open pushes the boundaries to a level of vulnerability we haven’t yet
The Ivy via press release
shown. It’s the most honest work we’ve ever produced
‘Broad Shoulders’
You really can’t beat an album with a solid opener like this one. ‘Broad Shoulders’ definitely captures the theme of self-reflection and vulnerability.
Stuck in a phase
Wish I could travel back in time and
See what I can change
Never could find the one
that I could stay in character for
more than a couple days
These are feelings that many of us have definitely felt before. Opening with a track like ‘Broad Shoulders’ feels like setting a good pace for the rest of the album and keeps you hooked right from the very start.
‘Stop on a Dime’
‘Stop On a Dime’ feels like one of the faster paced, more up-beat tracks on A Door Still Open. But don’t be fooled by the pace or the beat, this track still tackles the vulnerability of self-reflection. Of knowing that you’re not alright sometimes, even if you think you can fix it in a moment. We have a feeling this track is going to be a favorite of ours, not just on A Door Still Open, but from The Ivy overall.
I haven’t been myself
in a long long time
I let myself believe
That I could stop it on a dime
Do yourself a huge favor and stream A Door Still Open. You might end up with some new favorite tracks to add to your playlists!
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