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- Record Label: Nonesuch/Atlantic
- Genre(s): Rock, Pop, Alternative
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| A Mirror in the Heart | |
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| There is a swan-white curtain, Somewhere within the sky. It's known of every sermon, Every anguished cry - The howls of hopeless people, Frightened... | See the rest of the song lyrics |
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Positive: 6 out of 7
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Mixed: 1 out of 7
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Negative: 0 out of 7
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This is easily Sheik's strongest, and most mature record to date.
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This is Duncan Sheik at his most orchestrally, acoustically indulgent, and it's a lovely, haunting effort.
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Unlike his two previous albums, Sheik has handed lyrical duties to playwright Steven Sater, and has chosen to expand on his abilities as a musician. The combination is a flawless one, with Sheik's subdued and thoughtful music complimenting Sater's reflective words.
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Entertainment WeeklyAt first, Moon seems a decidedly somnolent affair, but with one's feet up and headphones on, the strings suddenly shimmer, and the warm vocals soothe. [3/2/01, p.71]
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A rich collection of tunes that definitely will put you in the mind of [Nick] Drake--but stop one (small) step short of sheer imitation.
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When all the elements of Phantom Moon align -- as they do on a handful of songs ("Mr. Chess," "Requiescat") -- the results are mesmerizing.
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Intimate strings, minimal drums and soft sighs caress meandering tunes that avoid hooks or obvious statements. But Sheik's delivery lacks the emotional depth of his U.K. models: Nick Drake, David Sylvian and the Blue Nile couldn't conceal their pain behind lush arrangements.
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Positive: 3 out of 3
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Mixed: 0 out of 3
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Negative: 0 out of 3
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MelVFeb 1, 2002
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AnthonyF.Sep 27, 2001Haunting melodies, unexpected harmonies, deep feeling, and gorgeous overall effect make this album a highly impressive effort.
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BrettHMay 22, 2009
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