Cover the Mirrors
2025 studio album by Ben Kweller
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Cover the Mirrors is the seventh studio album by American singer-songwriter Ben Kweller.[1] The album is partially a tribute and remembrance of Kweller's 16-year-old son, Dorian, who tragically died in a car accident in 2023.[1] It was recorded at the Noise Company in Dripping Springs, Texas and released on Dorian's birthday, May 30, 2025.[2]
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| Released | May 30, 2025 | |||
| Genre | Indie rock | |||
| Length | 43:45 | |||
| Label | The Noise Company | |||
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Background
Critical reception
Reviews of the album were generally positive, with many referencing its emotional depth and tribute function.
AllMusic's Fred Thomas rated the album 4.5 stars, calling it an "expression of crushing grief delivered with...hope and optimism."[6]
Abby Johnston of The Austin Chronicle described the album as "honest, dynamic, and ripped wide open," highlighting "Oh Dorian" and "Dollar Store" as emotional anchors.[8]
John Moore of New Noise called it "an emotional wrecking ball" and "a beautiful distillation of a father's love, admiration, and uncertainty."[7]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Going Insane" | 3:42 |
| 2. | "Dollar Store" (featuring Waxahatchee) | 3:24 |
| 3. | "Trapped" | 2:49 |
| 4. | "Park Harvey Fire Drill" | 2:25 |
| 5. | "Depression" (featuring Coconut Records) | 2:45 |
| 6. | "Don't Cave" | 4:02 |
| 7. | "Optimystic" | 3:36 |
| 8. | "Brakes" | 4:42 |
| 9. | "Killer Bee" (featuring the Flaming Lips) | 2:48 |
| 10. | "Letter to Agony" | 5:05 |
| 11. | "Save Yourself" | 4:26 |
| 12. | "Oh Dorian" (featuring MJ Lenderman) | 4:01 |
| Total length: | 43:45 | |
Personnel
- Ben Kweller – vocals, guitars, keys
- Chris Mintz-Plasse – bass
- Ryan Dean – drums
- Warren Hood – strings
- Waxahatchee – vocals on "Dollar Store"
- Coconut Records – vocals and keys on "Depression"
- The Flaming Lips – guitars and keys on "Killer Bee"
- MJ Lenderman – guitars on "Oh Dorian"[2]
Production
- Producer – Ben Kweller
- Audio engineer – Steve Mazur
- Assistant engineer – Jackson Baker
- Mastering engineer – Howie Weinberg[2]