Hooverphonic — Reflection (2013)
Release Date: 15 November 2013
Artist: Hooverphonic
Label: Columbia Records / Sony Music
Genre: Pop rock / indie pop with analogue influences
Producer: Alex Callier
Studio Album: Eighth studio album by Belgian band Hooverphonic.
Reflection continues Hooverphonic’s evolution, embracing a warmer, analogue sound and featuring Noémie Wolfs on lead vocals — her second studio record with the band. The album explores rich pop melodies, layered harmonies, and a blend of rock, electronic and classic pop textures.
Tracklist
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Amalfi
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ABC of Apology
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Ether
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Radio Silence
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Bad Weather
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Boomerang
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Devil Kind of Girl
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Single Malt
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Plasticine
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Gravity
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Wait for a While
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Roadblock
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Copper (CU)
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Erased
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Clouds
Album Credits
Hooverphonic Members (Primary)
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Noémie Wolfs – lead vocals
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Alex Callier – producer, arrangements
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Raymond Geerts – guitars
Additional Musicians & Production
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Lennart Dauphin – electric upright bass
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Arnout Hellofs – drums, tambourine
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Door Raeymaeckers – percussion
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Ronald Prent – mixing
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Greg Calbi – mastering
Commercial Performance
Reflection became one of Hooverphonic’s most successful albums in Belgium:
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#1 on the Ultratop 200 Albums (Flanders).
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#6 in Wallonia.
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Certified Platinum by the Belgian Entertainment Association.
Cover Art Description
The cover of Reflection typically shows a textured, moody visual that mirrors the album’s reflective, organic tone — often with atmospheric lighting and imagery suggesting introspection and space, aligning with the warm analogue sound the band pursued on this record. (Description based on official album editions and packaging visuals.)
Musical Style & Themes
Reflection stands out for its analogue recording approach — Hooverphonic recorded parts of the album in fans’ homes and unique acoustic spaces to capture distinctive room reverbs and ambience (a project dubbed Hooverdomestic). This gave the album a natural, spatial sound that complements Wolfs’ expressive vocals and the band’s melodic songwriting.
The tracks range from intimate ballads to upbeat pop with influences ranging from surf-style guitars to rich vocal harmonies, showcasing Hooverphonic’s maturation and broad stylistic palette.
Fun Facts & Trivia
🎤 Last with Noémie Wolfs: Reflection was the final studio album featuring Noémie Wolfs as Hooverphonic’s lead singer before her departure from the band in 2015.
📀 Analogue Return: The band’s recording experiment (“Hooverdomestic”) brought them into fans’ homes as recording locations to achieve unique acoustic reverb and atmosphere.
🎶 Multiple Singles: Several songs from the album were released as singles, including Amalfi, Ether, Boomerang, ABC of Apology and Gravity.
🔥 Dance & Pop Flair: While rooted in pop rock, the album also incorporates indie and electronic touches, making it one of Hooverphonic’s most accessible works sonically.
Did You Know?
👉 The track Gravity from Reflection was used in advertising campaigns, showing the band’s broader influence beyond just the album charts.
