Released 50 years ago
Mirror
Graham Central Station · 1976
38 min · 8 tracks · rhythm and blues
Funky grooves intertwine with soulful melodies, creating a vibrant tapestry of rhythm and emotion.
Top tracks — play these first
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Mirror — The title track exemplifies the band's signature blend of funk and soul, featuring intricate musicianship and reflective lyrics that resonate with listeners.
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Do Yah — This upbeat track showcases the group's infectious energy and tight rhythm section, making it a dancefloor favorite that captures the essence of their live performances.
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Save Me — With heartfelt lyrics and a powerful vocal delivery, this song highlights the emotional depth present in their music while maintaining a funky groove.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong funk elements with varied tempos and engaging vocal interplay, though it lacks complete cohesion.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief instrumental track that sets a funky tone before transitioning into vocal-led songs.
- Several tracks feature call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the communal feel typical of funk music.
- The tempo varies significantly across tracks, with some maintaining a steady groove while others introduce syncopated rhythms and shifts in dynamics.
- The final track features an extended fade-out, allowing the listener to linger on the closing themes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo flow
- engaging groove for relaxing
- introspective late-night vibes
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1976, Mirror was Graham Central Station's third studio album, showcasing their artistic evolution after the success of their self-titled debut. At this point, the band had solidified their reputation in the funk and R&B scene, building on their earlier hits and experimentation with sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Earth, Wind & Fire· Parliament· Tower of Power
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Entrow 7:12
- 2 Love (Covers a Multitude of Sin) 4:10
- 3 Mirror 3:36
- 4 Do Yah 3:55
- 5 Save Me 5:20
- 6 I Got a Reason 3:46
- 7 Priscilla 3:17
- 8 Forever 6:54
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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