"Love In Store": A decent tune, but not really hooky enough to be a single. The harmonies are very nice...one of the last gasps of really strong 3-part harmony with all three vocalists participating.
"Only Over You": Actually not a bad song, but the oft-cited offending line ("I'm out of my mind") is in a soprano range which isn't where Christine's voice shines. There is a strident quality to that line (the opening of the song, unfortunately) that makes the song a tough listen. Christine's voice is much more appealing in the alto range.
"Hold Me": A deserved hit single. Pretty amazing that they could create such a strong hook with the layered vocals on the chorus with just the words "hold me" repeated.
"Wish You Were Here": A solid album track, nothing spectacular but not bad. It was a surprise when they recycled the piano intro for the 1997 "Silver Springs".
As I think about not just Christine's tracks but all the songs on Mirage, it occurs to me that each of them has merit as a standalone track. Some are better than others, but I can't say there are any outright embarrassments or misfires. The problem with Mirage is that there is an overall politeness and blandness when listening to in its entirety. The album could have used a rocker or two to shake things up, or at least carried over a bit of Tusk's quirkiness. As it is, Mirage is pleasant, polished and professional but definitely a case where the whole is less than the sum of the parts.
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