Mirror Eye
Psychic Ills · 2009
43 min · 8 tracks · psychedelic rock
A swirling tapestry of hypnotic rhythms and shimmering textures that invite deep introspection and transcendental exploration.
Top tracks — play these first
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Mantis — This opening track sets a meditative tone with its extended instrumental sections, establishing the album's immersive sonic landscape.
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I Take You as My Wife Again — The track stands out for its haunting vocal delivery layered over a minimalist, repetitive structure that enhances its emotional weight.
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Fingernail Tea — With its shifting dynamics and intricate sound design, this song exemplifies the band's experimental approach and knack for creating engrossing atmospheres.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's immersive soundscapes and fluid structure create a distinctive experience within its genre.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks build a dense, layered sound with repetitive motifs that create a hypnotic effect.
- The album features extended instrumental passages, allowing for moments of introspection and space within the music.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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I Take You as My Wife Again
A pivotal moment occurs when the singer directly addresses a past relationship with an unusual blend of nostalgia and resignation.
This direct address contrasts with other tracks that maintain an abstract quality, grounding the emotional experience in personal history.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Mantis 10:47
- 2 Meta 4:20
- 3 Sub Synth 2:09
- 4 Eyes Closed 3:10
- 5 I Take You as My Wife Again 9:35
- 6 Fingernail Tea 5:52
- 7 The Way Of 4:52
- 8 Go to the Radio 2:43
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