The Other Side Of The Mirror is a very dark album

[David]

Originally Posted by johnnystorms

could you explain what you mean by "near-absence of a bottom end" ?

A mix that emphasizes the mid range frequencies at the expense of low end frequencies, giving the listener the impression that the producers deliberately decreased the presence on the bass guitars and kick drums. This gives a track that's filled with synths & layered vocals a transistory sound--tinny and lacking propulsion.

Stevie's nasally voice always sounds better with a pulsating low foundation beneath her, as on the studio tracks of "Dreams" & "Angel."

Good reading: http://mixonline.com/mag/audio_lowdown_bass_recording/