Oh my gosh...I had Mirage on vinyl too
Sandwiched in between Tusk and Tango...for me it signified that they were heading into their mid-30's and 40's and...I don't know, it just seems like a very reflective period for the band...they lived through the 'drama' of Rumours and the 'pressure' to release a follow up to it (Tusk)...I dunno...Mirage to me seems like a 'big sigh of relief' for the band.
Love in Store is classic Christine. Sweet, catchy and again that trademark three part harmony throughout.
Can't Go Back...Is one of my favorites (if not the favorite) songs of Lindsey's....the lyrics are touching..."Standing in the shadows, the man I use to be...I wanna go back..." When he sings "She was just a dream maker...dreamer of sighs...shadow on the one who use to cry..."I always think of Stevie.
That's Alright...Country Stevie...I love her vocal on this song. Very strong, clear and sharp.
Book of Love...is somewhat boring
Gypsy....Obviously Stevie's crowning jewel
Only Over You...tolerable and somewhat poignant (about Dennis Wilson right?)
Empire State....I LOVE NYC...I don't like this song
Straight Back....I've always enjoyed
Hold Me...as with Gypsy is Christine's crowning jewel...
Oh Diane....Oh please.....It is the worse (it's like he was having a Paul Anka flashback or something)
Eyes of the World....is okay but I like it live better
Wish You Were Here...Classic Christine closer...bittersweet.
All in all it's not bad, again it's one of those 'background' albums I play from time to time.