Magic Mirror
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Magic Mirror, in its breezy arrangement, pays homage to an abundance of nostalgic memories whilst staying firmly rooted in the here and now.
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.
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.
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.
80
Magic Mirror is an impressive and mature debut.
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.
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.
70
Modern-day reflections on disco euphoria and Canyon contemplation.
1mo
70
Magic Mirror is an excellent exhibition of Pearl Charles’ simplistic songwriting that features divine arrangements with gorgeous vocal performances.
60
Combining various soft rock touchstones, Charles's new album sometimes veers into cloyingly sentimental pastiche.
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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
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
- Only for Tonight
- What I Need
- Imposter
- Don't Feel Like Myself
- Magic Mirror
- Slipping Away
- All the Way
- Take Your Time
- Sweet Sunshine Wine
- As Long As You're Mine
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Added on: September 21, 2020