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Making Mirrors is the third studio album from Australian-Belgian multi-instrumentalist singer and songwriter, Wouter "Wally" De Backer AKA Gotye. The album, recorded in a barn at his parents farm in Melbourne, features Gotye's breakthrough single "Somebody That I Used to Know"
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40 of 41 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Man alive this guy doesn't fit into any genre - listening to the MP3 clips via the download album, he IS a genre!
There are smatterings of reggae, early 80's style Jon and Vangelis (in a good way), Sting, Peter Gabriel and a whole lot of completely original... well... original!
It's unique, immediately enthralling, quiet and yet something you can equally belt out at massive volume. Perfect quiet driving music or windows down "check me out" summer music.
And yet, there is something mildly disturbing too. The lyrics are sometimes angry and hurt - how much pain has this guy seen?
It's a damn good album and one that can only grow as you listen to it, but if you're ready for a session of something "samey" this album will make you dizzy!
Eclectic is probably the way to best describe this album. Odd would work too... I like it, regardless of how confused this review sounds.
There are smatterings of reggae, early 80's style Jon and Vangelis (in a good way), Sting, Peter Gabriel and a whole lot of completely original... well... original!
It's unique, immediately enthralling, quiet and yet something you can equally belt out at massive volume. Perfect quiet driving music or windows down "check me out" summer music.
And yet, there is something mildly disturbing too. The lyrics are sometimes angry and hurt - how much pain has this guy seen?
It's a damn good album and one that can only grow as you listen to it, but if you're ready for a session of something "samey" this album will make you dizzy!
Eclectic is probably the way to best describe this album. Odd would work too... I like it, regardless of how confused this review sounds.
28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
By buckydee
Format:MP3 Download
I have to admit to being a late comer, only purchasing this album after falling in love with 'Somebody That I Used To Know', along with the rest of the world! It's fair to say, and in agreement with the other reviewers, that this album is HUGELY eclectic so if you buy it expecting all similar songs to the single, then you will be in for a shock!
I was really unsure of the album to begin with and I have to say, I almost felt a sense of false advertising, particularly when encountering Mo-Town styles, Phil Collins influence and some Barry White-esque voice modulation! There is a tendancy for it to vere into being a bit too happy-clappy on occasion, but this is well balanced by the slower numbers. I've listened to the whole album about four times now and I love it more each time, warming to each track more and more! Having listened to the previous album, Like Drawing Blood, on Spotify, I'm now going to buy that!
Be open minded and you will be rewarded! It might be a bit unexpected to have so many styles on the same album, but, personally, when I think of some other artists who I like, like RJD2, AIM, and Uncle, there is just as much variety on their records. I am also a BIG fan of The Shins and I think there is a lot of similarity there too.
I was really unsure of the album to begin with and I have to say, I almost felt a sense of false advertising, particularly when encountering Mo-Town styles, Phil Collins influence and some Barry White-esque voice modulation! There is a tendancy for it to vere into being a bit too happy-clappy on occasion, but this is well balanced by the slower numbers. I've listened to the whole album about four times now and I love it more each time, warming to each track more and more! Having listened to the previous album, Like Drawing Blood, on Spotify, I'm now going to buy that!
Be open minded and you will be rewarded! It might be a bit unexpected to have so many styles on the same album, but, personally, when I think of some other artists who I like, like RJD2, AIM, and Uncle, there is just as much variety on their records. I am also a BIG fan of The Shins and I think there is a lot of similarity there too.
56 of 60 people found the following review helpful
By odWarszawa
Format:Audio CD
For the all reasons one of the reviewers dislikes this CD, I love it. It does mix a huge number of elements from the last 30 years, but adds it's own touch to all of them, and blends them into a coherent piece. I've had this on almost continuous rotation for the last month, and am still far from being tired with it. You can analyse this CD all you want, but sometimes, it's simply better to sit back and enjoy it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A unique and surprising album
A unique album that gets better with each listening, every track a surprise, enjoyably unpredictable, with lyrics that range from wry,funny, ironic and moving.
Published 12 days ago by Nigel Mee
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant
This is a great album.
I think that Gotye has come up trumps with this release. Everyone knows 'Somebody that I used to know', but the rest are great too.
Buy it!!
I think that Gotye has come up trumps with this release. Everyone knows 'Somebody that I used to know', but the rest are great too.
Buy it!!
Published 13 days ago by S. Hunt
3.0 out of 5 stars
Gotye Making mirrors
I bought this solely for track, somebody that I used to know,and in the hope that there might be some other gems therein.Sadly,for me,not the case. Read more
Published 19 days ago by b.r.hall
4.0 out of 5 stars
fab album.
Great artist. Would recommend album. Nice relaxing music. Thoroughly enjoy it every time I listen to it. Great Australian artist.
Published 19 days ago by JK
3.0 out of 5 stars
ok album
I bought this because i loved the song somebody like you but the other songs are not as good instrumentally.
Published 24 days ago by Lucky
4.0 out of 5 stars
Peter Gabriel-esqe.
I think the hit single 'Somebody i used to know' sounds just like Peter Gabriel and upon listening to this album it is very diverse. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Keith Larkworthy
3.0 out of 5 stars
It's okay!
Acoustics are very good! Disappointed it did not arrive in a case! Some tracks are better than others! Not that keen!
Published 1 month ago by Denise Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great album
Love it - You know when you buy an album and there are a few tracks that you like, some that are OK and some that you skip through. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Ms Karen J Bond
5.0 out of 5 stars
cool
very good service not a lot to say really something i liked so sent off for it and it arrived
Published 2 months ago by Coupland
3.0 out of 5 stars
It's okay
It's a shame I have purchased yet another album (yes I'm old) based on one song. There is only one other of any note and the remainder are only just ok.
Published 2 months ago by Ady Myers
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