Spiegelbild
Cassandra Steen · 2014
43 min · 12 tracks · soul
A soulful exploration of introspection and resilience, blending rich melodies with emotionally charged lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Bessere Tage — This track stands out for its uplifting message and infectious melody, embodying the album's theme of hope amidst struggle.
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Spiegelbild — As the title track, it encapsulates the reflective nature of the album, weaving personal introspection with universal themes of identity.
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Gewinnen — This song showcases Steen's powerful vocal delivery and emotional range, making it one of the most impactful moments on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends soulful melodies with introspective lyrics, maintaining a cohesive flow while exploring varied emotional themes.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
- Several tracks utilize layered vocal harmonies that build emotional intensity, particularly in the choruses.
- 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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6/10
- 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective moments of self-reflection
- rich melodies that evoke emotion
- cathartic expressions of resilience
- soothing sounds for quiet evenings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, high-energy tracks
- want fast-paced listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Upon the release of Spiegelbild in January 2014, Cassandra Steen was establishing herself as a prominent voice in the German soul music scene, following her critically acclaimed album Mir so nah (2012). This third studio album marked a continued evolution in her sound, showcasing her growth as both an artist and a songwriter.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ayo· Janelle Monáe· Erykah Badu
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bleibt alles gleich 4:03
- 2 Bessere Tage 3:47
- 3 Blind 2:37
- 4 Gewinnen 3:33
- 5 Zu kalt 3:58
- 6 Weil ich auf der Suche bin 3:35
- 7 Neubeginn 3:38
- 8 Du weißt das 4:12
- 9 Spiegelbild 3:45
- 10 Glück 3:32
- 11 Nein 3:16
- 12 Vergessen 3:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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