published on December 08, 2003 @ Globe Gazette.com

Iowa's RVM continues its spirited style on new CD 
By CHARITY EDGAR, TeenInk Correspondent 

"In The Beginning" wasn't the beginning at all... 

I was first introduced to the band Rearview Mirror, or better known as "RVM," in 
late summer 2002 at Rock 103.3's annual "Lazerfest" concert. What first caught 
my attention was that this semi-well-known band consisted of fellow Iowans who 
hailed from Cresco. 

Rearview Mirror had entered the pop mainstream earlier that year with the song 
"In the Beginning." Its record deal with Steve Lillywhite, who helped produce 
bands including U2, the Rolling Stones and Dave Matthews Band, brought them 
closer to fame. After a falling out with the well-established producer, many 
were skeptical of RVM's future. However, the band has proved all of the skeptics 
wrong with its newest self-titled album. 

Its spirited, cut-to-the-point rock style noted from "In The Beginning" is still 
evident in its newest CD. What struck me as the best feature of the newest album 
was definitely the meaningful lyrics, especially in "No War" and "Hopeless;" 
the band seems to have matured a lot since "In The Beginning." 

The instrumentals, however, are not meant to be outdone. Songs like "See Me Waiting" 
and "Spectacular Moon" are examples of their great musicianship. 

In October, North Iowans had the chance to see RVM at the Surf Ballroom in 
Clear Lake, performing songs from both their new and old albums. 

Perhaps one of the reasons I give this band such positive feedback is because 
of the invigorating performances that I have been fortunate enough to see twice. 
But, until they come back here again, you can always just purchase their CD, 
which I assure will not disappoint you.