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90
Magic Mirror, in its breezy arrangement, pays homage to an abundance of nostalgic memories whilst staying firmly rooted in the here and now.
9mo
80
Magic Mirror is a real revelation ... The songs here are wonderful, heartbreaking, extremely danceable and the perfect way to add some optimism to what hopefully will be a good year.
9mo
80
While Magic Mirror's sparkling-sheen portrays the acceptance of life - Pearl Charles' diary, flinging open its pages to question long-drawn-out loves - the inclusivity means the eyes staring back from Magic Mirror flit between both yours and hers, all aided by her cool and breezy nature.
9mo
80
On Magic Mirror, Charles may be self-doubting and even gloomy at times, but she never loses her glowing spirit and hope for the many more adventures her life will lead her on.
9mo
80
Magic Mirror is an impressive and mature debut.
9mo
80
In a pleasing tangle of sun-warmed melodies and 1970s influences, Pearl Charles strikes a confident, if laid-back tone on Magic Mirror, her sophomore album.
9mo
79
Magic Mirror shines boldly and brightly as the testimony of an adulthood that didn’t come at the cost of losing her spark of child-like enthusiasm. Pearl Charles has taken hold of that raw and bubbly energy, and skilfully turned it into a perfect silver sequin of her very own disco ball.
9mo
70
Modern-day reflections on disco euphoria and Canyon contemplation.
10mo
70
Magic Mirror is an excellent exhibition of Pearl Charles’ simplistic songwriting that features divine arrangements with gorgeous vocal performances.
9mo
70
Pearl Charles' art doesn't offer easy resolutions to internal or external crises on Magic Mirror, but as she works through her ideas, she leads us to somewhere better.
8mo
60
Combining various soft rock touchstones, Charles's new album sometimes veers into cloyingly sentimental pastiche.
9mo
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'Magic Mirror' was my first time listening to anything close to this genre (indie folk/country rock that can be considered contemporary too), being Pearl Charles's sophomore album. The album was very weird at first for me, but I got adjusted to the style by the third track and just started having fun with the album's alive nature that sounds new as I haven't heard anything like this since about ten years when indie folk was all over the radio (still might be but I don't ... read more
'Magic Mirror' was my first time listening to anything close to this genre (indie folk/country rock that can be considered contemporary too), being Pearl Charles's sophomore album. The album was very weird at first for me, but I got adjusted to the style by the third track and just started having fun with the album's alive nature that sounds new as I haven't heard anything like this since about ten years when indie folk was all over the radio (still might be but I don't ... read more
Pearl Charles is new to me just as this album. The first thing I have to say is how her voice is so different and the cadency is so singular. From the moment I looked at the cover, at first I thought this would be something indie or else, yet I was surprised right away with the melodic heaven track 'Only For Tonight' that emulates a witchy energy that I loved.
During the listen I was slowly getting into the country-alternative vibe, the head was shaking, the body was feeling it, everything is ... read more
During the listen I was slowly getting into the country-alternative vibe, the head was shaking, the body was feeling it, everything is ... read more
The last couple years have seen a selective but noticeable list of artists reaching back now fifty years in the past to the influential sounds of the 1970's. Elements of psychedelic music, soft rock, and most unexpectedly disco have wiggled their way into modern albums in refreshing new ways and, at least for me, have not lost their luster quite yet.
Pearl Charles' new album Magic Mirror is a prime example of this throwback style finding new life in todays music. Charles doesn't truly even ... read more
Pearl Charles' new album Magic Mirror is a prime example of this throwback style finding new life in todays music. Charles doesn't truly even ... read more
Light, bright, and refreshingly straightforward, Pearl Charles' new album draws on 1970's AM radio pop to create a cohesive, if not a little predictable project. Pearl clearly understands how to create songs that showcase her voice. The melodies are sharp and memorable, especially the more upbeat tracks. Her writing style reminds me of Carole King, The Carpenters, Carly Simon, and even a bit of Simon & Garfunkel. The songs are easy to hum, and many tracks stay with you long after the album ... read more
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Track List
| 1 | Only for Tonight 4:32 | 99 |
| 2 | What I Need 3:24 | 83 |
| 3 | Imposter 3:25 | 78 |
| 4 | Don't Feel Like Myself 3:57 | 80 |
| 5 | Magic Mirror 2:58 | 89 |
| 6 | Slipping Away 3:49 | 81 |
| 7 | All the Way 2:56 | 80 |
| 8 | Take Your Time 3:45 | 82 |
| 9 | Sweet Sunshine Wine 4:10 | 90 |
| 10 | As Long As You're Mine 4:02 | 89 |
Total Length: 37 minutes
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Added on: September 21, 2020