I think Mirage contains some of Stevie's best work. Her vocals are excellent & her writing is strong. Based on outtakes alone, I think she definitely should have gotten more songs on the album (even though, in fairness, her songs are longer), but even with only three tracks, the album showcases how diverse she is an an artist: "Gypsy" is mid-tempo pop that builds in power, even as she plays it cool; "That's Alright" is simple in all the right ways and lets her voice and words capture the listener; and "Straight back" is pure Stevie weirdness and charm.
- Jake
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