Praise for Ten Thousand Tongues:
"The Mirror Stage's debut EP is a five-song EP that plays like a grandiose work. Drawing from influences such writers as Samuel Beckett, Thomas Pynchon, Ezekiel, and T.S. Eliot, wordsmith/vocalist/guitarist James McAnally, in his words, attempts "...to take all of these disconnected sources and weave them in a story that attempts to make sense of a world in which the atomic bomb and Lazarus are supposed to coexist. Our best and worst as a society are both present in each of the songs." St. Louis, MO, had better know what they have with this inventive young band. Their indie style speaks of Radiohead mixed with elements of Sigur Ros and Arcade Fire sprinkled in for good measure. Strong lyrics and unorthodox instrumentation make the Mirror Stage recognizable in a sea of saturated music."
The Phantom Tollbooth
"A lyrical triumph." There's Nothing Quite Like the Blinding Light
"On Ten Thousand Tongues, The Mirror Stage create music which encompasses a wide collection
of sound varying from rock, to indie, artsy, and pop. With equally diverse and not surprising mus
ical and literary influences, ranging from The Arcade Fire and Bob Dylan, to T.S. Eliot and Haruk
i Murakami, the band's music cleverly walks the tight rope of substance and mainstream appeal.
Whether you are in the mood for introspection or just rocking out, Ten Thousand Tongues
is an incredibly strong debut CD worthy of a listen."
Suresh Mohapatra, Inside STL
""The Mirror Stage has created a very compelling album that dives into a slight
ly darker indie rock. 'Ten Thousand Tongues' uses some light electronic elements to enhance the so
und which fits well with the unique fragmented singing style."
thealbumproject.net
"'At the Still Point of the Turning World' in particular seems to resonate deeply – the song surprised me with its depth and originality...The song reaches and touches deeply at the core of what makes us human...Yes, I would recommend Ten Thousand Tongues. Keep looking out for The Mirror Stage. If this is where they’re at now, then the future should hold great things for them.."
Independent Clauses
"Cerebral, intricate indie rock with layers of dark, dreamy swirling guitars."
Flagpole Magazine (Athens)
"
They combine intellect, talent, and stylistic confidence.
..The Mirror Stage are one fine excerpt from your generation's contribution."
The Oxford Local
Voice
"The Mirror Stage headlines this Saturday night giving Oxford the rare opportunity
to discover a genre of thinking man's music."
Oxford Town
"
Tasteful,
burbling keyboards, dreamy guitars and James McAnally's starry-eyed vocals dominate the
EP; recommended for fans of Copeland, Secret Machines and surging pop bands of their ilk."
A
to Z
"The Mirror Stage recently self-released their debut EP Ten Thousand Tongues t
o praise from music critics and aficionados across the country. The band blends indie-rock with
folk and baroque, creating a powerful sound that has earned them comparisons to the Arcade Fire
and Explosions In The Sky. Lead singer James McAnally...exhibits some powerful vocal
melodies on Tongues."
Louisville Eccentric Observer
"The Mirror Stage may just
be a force to reckon with."
The Celebrity Cafe
"Behind a barrage of language
and allusion, the music quietly creates its own vocabulary. Ten Thousand Tongues
is a rare work that is immediately listenable, yet speaks in a language all its own."
Underlined Magazine
"The musical composition and the musicians follow the narration with
whispers and build-ups to enhance the experience of listening. As intense as this all sounds, it is
also danceable and a pleasure to participate in as an audience...well done."
eartaste.com
"What do they sound like? If you said indie rock, you'd be right.
If you said art rock, you'd be right on target. You could also throw in cerebral, literature-driven
and highly visual. The Mirror Stage burst onto the scene this spring with . The five songs therein are shimmering, challenging, complex, rich, deep
...And yet the songs are accessible and enjoyable...dare I say unlike anything we've heard from a
brand new local band?" Stl Sound
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