I LOVE Mirage
Mirage was an unusual time and it is my favorite of the Mac history. Stevie has a #1 solo album and tour to go back to the studio to record with the group. I know the pressure was on them to be commercial after Tusk. Its soft rock and not many chances but still great music. I think the band looked their best and sounded their best on the Mirage tour. I just love very early 80's rock.....right before the drum machine and synthesizer took over.
My favorites on this album (almost every song)
Love in Store
That's alright
Gypsy
Only over you
Hold Me
Book of love
Straight back
Wish you were here
Rolling Stone gave it a positive review in 1982. They were not blown away but I will never forget their line ......something like.......its the perfect album to have a romantic dinner to with a bottle of wine.
I wish Love in Store had a video. I think that would have launched it into the top 10.
But this also welcomed the Mac to MTV and video age with ground breaking videos Hold Me and Gypsy. Total class and the best videos on 1982 IMHO.
But the harmonies on this record are so good. Yes I would love to have heard some more rock n roll but a wonderful effort nonetheless.
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