There are songs that sound big, and there are songs that feel big, Mirages‘ ‘Life & Soul’ is one of those feelers. From its very first riffs we’re ready for take off and don’t want to touch the ground again any time soon.
Its guitars are weighty and full of swagger, laying down a foundation that’s both powerful and propulsive. But it’s the vocals that truly soar, a performance packed with range, urgency, and raw emotion colour the soundscape of this release. As the chorus slowly entangles, it’s near-impossible not to feel a rush of adrenaline. There’s freedom in ‘Life & Soul’, longing, a kind of triumphant melancholy that makes your heart ache in the best way possible.
‘Life & Soul’ captures that rare feeling of being overwhelmed, yet not in despair, but in awe. It’s like standing on a cliff edge, wind tearing at your hair and clothes, and knowing you could fly. Mirages have tapped into something elemental here; rock music that doesn’t just sound alive, but makes you feel more alive too. This heavily riffing introduction to the band’s sound is a welcome one that will undoubtedly soundtrack many more summer nights.
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