If rock ‘n’ roll really is a young person’s game, no one informed Karen Pyra and Mike Elliott—and thank the blues gods for that. Because this new album Shatter the Mirror by Aging Disgracefully doesn’t just defy the trend; it destroys it, douses it in whiskey, and burns it to the ground while leaving a guitar solo shredded.
Released on March 28, 2025, this blues-soaked rebel yell from Prince Edward Island is what occurs when decades of living, laughing, heartbreak, and general badassery are distilled into ten unapologetically ballsy songs. Ignore the quiet dignity of aging with grace. This album is loud, proud, and maybe still hungover from last night’s show.
Leading the revolution is Foggy Highway, a toe-tapping, dust-kicking blues-rock journey that feels like if Janis Joplin took a road trip with Tom Waits. It’s weary, it’s wild, and it’s got more emotional mileage than your uncle’s 1992 Ford pickup. Karen’s vocals are raw honey over gravel, while Mike’s guitar riffs swerve like they’ve got somewhere urgent to be—and we’re along for the ride.
From there, it’s a joyride through all the lovely messes life has in store for us. Show Me The Way is your new anthem for those “what the hell am I doing?” moments, and Red Sky is the musical equivalent of looking at a storm and smiling anyway. And then there’s Designated Driver Blues, which is either an open invitation or a cautionary tale to karaoke at 2 AM. Either way, we’re here for it.
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But let’s talk about Let’s Start a Blizzard, because if you’ve ever wanted to hear a song that sounds like a metaphorical snowball fight with fate, here it is. Witty, warm, and wildly poetic, it captures that unique Aging Disgracefully balance of soul and sass.
Black Stockings illustrates that sensuality does not have an expiration date—it merely becomes better with time. And Don’t Know Who You Are may strike just a bit too close to the mark if you’ve ever glared across the dinner table at someone and asked yourself where the old flame was. (Tip: it may be inside this album.)
By the time you arrive at the fun-loving Cheatin’ and the sleeplessness-driven existential verse of Questions in the Middle of the Night, you’re completely caught up in the world Karen and Mike have created—one where swagger and vulnerability coexist in blissful union, like bourbon and blues.
The thing is, Shatter the Mirror is not solely about music. It’s a punk-rock middle finger to ageism, a reminder that talent doesn’t wrinkle and that the creative flame doesn’t flicker unless you extinguish it. Karen and Mike aren’t here for your nostalgia—they’re busy writing the next page.
So whether you’re a blues fan, a rock junkie, or just someone trying to make sense of life’s beautiful chaos, this album’s got something for you. Crank it up. Dance like your joints won’t regret it tomorrow. And remember: aging might be inevitable, but doing it disgracefully? That’s an art form.
