Side 1 or Side 2? Mirage

Villavic · #1 06-09-2013, 10:10 AM

Let's see what is your favorite side of the Mirage álbum:

Side one
1. "Love in Store"
2. "Can't Go Back"
3. "That's Alright"
4. "Book of Love"
5. "Gypsy"
6. "Only Over You"

Side two
1. "Empire State"
2. "Straight Back"
3. "Hold Me"
4. "Oh Diane"
5. "Eyes of the World"
6. "Wish You Were Here"

KarmaContestant · #2 06-09-2013, 10:14 AM

I thought this would be difficult.

I can't believe it, but side 2 is more appealing to me. Even with Gypsy and That's Alright, the rest of side 1 doesn't hold up.

And I really like the trifecta of Empire State, Straight Back and Hold Me.

Blueletter18 · #3 06-09-2013, 10:21 AM

This is a pretty well-balanced album, but I just can't stand Empire State.

Plus, Gypsy is probably my favorite song of all time by anyone.

MikeVielhaber · #4 06-09-2013, 10:37 AM

Side 1 easily. "Love in Store", "Can't Go Back", "Book of Love" and "Gypsy" all great songs. On side 2 only "Hold Me" and "Eyes of the World" are great. IMO.

MikeInNV · #5 06-09-2013, 10:53 AM

Yep, Side One. If you're one of the few (like me) who doesn't understand all the fuss over Hold Me, this is an easy choice.

michelej1 · #6 06-09-2013, 02:02 PM

Nice balance of songs on both sides. I am extremely fussed over Hold Me, but I might favor Side 1 over Side 2.

Michele

MacShadowsBall · #7 06-09-2013, 10:04 PM

Tough decison...

Side 2 has more of my favorites (Hold Me, Straight Back, Oh Diane, Wish You Were Here), but Side 1 has Gypsy, my favorite Mac song ever.

I guess I'll go with Side 1 as I too like Only Over You and Love in Store.

KenB · #8 06-09-2013, 11:08 PM

I wanted so much to vote for Side 2, solely because of Hold Me, as there truly are some albums I could give up a whole side of in favor of that one track, which was the song that first made me a Mac fan and that I still consider a perfect pop song. BUT... it's the only song on Side 2 I love, and Side 1 has Love in Store, Can't Go Back, That's Alright, and Gypsy, so that's what I voted for.

moon · #9 06-10-2013, 12:51 PM

Both...

I love the entire album, so I can't decide!! Maybe side 1, but every song is good!
Regards!

chiliD · #10 06-10-2013, 04:29 PM

{holds arms out to side, looks at left hand} Side 1 has "Gypsy" & "Love In Store", however it also has "Can't Go Back" & "Book Of Love"

{looks at right hand} Side 2 has "Hold Me" & "Eyes Of The World", however also has "Straight Back" & "Oh Diane"

We go into Overtime:

Side 1 also has "Only Over You", but also has "That's Alright"

Side 2 also has "Wish You Were Here", but also has "Empire State"

By default, it comes out a tie.

Blueletter18 · #11 06-11-2013, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacShadowsBall

Tough decison...

Side 2 has more of my favorites (Hold Me, Straight Back, Oh Diane, Wish You Were Here), but Side 1 has Gypsy, my favorite Mac song ever.

I guess I'll go with Side 1 as I too like Only Over You and Love in Store.

Ohhh yeahhh

Glad to see some love for Gypsy.

MikeVielhaber · #12 06-11-2013, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blueletter18

Ohhh yeahhh

Glad to see some love for Gypsy.

Was "Gypsy" every lacking in love?

TrueFaith77 · #13 06-11-2013, 07:50 AM

If there was any doubt, Side 1 has Gypsy.

On Ice · #14 06-11-2013, 08:00 AM

Mirage has always been one of my favourites, sure it's overall vibe is mellow and safe, but with songs like Gypsy and Hold Me, you just can't go wrong. I'm going with side one with overall flow and song quality, it's great. I tend to go for the sides that have more than one Stevie song as I've never felt 3 songs per album on each of these albums was ever enough. All songs on the album are well arranged and performed, with Only Over and Empire being the soft spots in an otherwise solid effort.