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Mirage Rock

Band of HorsesAudio CD
3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (81 customer reviews)

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Way back in 2010 I opened my mouth to say that Infinite Arms felt to me like it was the first Band of Horses record. I was trying to imply that I finally had the band I'd always dreamt of, that the album was a celebratory debut of this unit. Or was I joking? That's the thing: I've finally become comfortable enough in this band that sometimes I don't even know when I'm ... Read more in Amazon's Band of Horses Store

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Product Details

  • Audio CD (September 18, 2012)
  • Original Release Date: 2012
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Columbia
  • ASIN: B008IH2MY4
  • In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Music
  • Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (81 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,236 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

The follow-up to 2010's Grammy-nominated Infinite Arms, Mirage Rock is the first Band of Horses record to be produced by Glyn Johns, who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year in recognition of his work with The Beatles, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, The Who, Led Zeppelin, The Faces, Eric Clapton and too many others to list. Recorded at Sunset Sound in Los Angeles, Mirage Rock is arguably Band of Horses' most cohesive and accomplished set of compositions and performances to date.

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It is a decent album for sure, but it isn't epic like their first two. C.V.  |  16 reviewers made a similar statement
What I mean by that is the songs are good enough, they just don't really stick with you. Garrett Redd  |  4 reviewers made a similar statement
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Nice Addition to the catalog September 21, 2012
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
OK...This is not like the first 3 albums...And, yes, that's OK.

I can agree with some of the reviews here. At first listen, this album does not strike that immediate, natural chord that all of us fans of the previous records were hoping to hear.

I went through the album in consecutive full-length listens. The first time through as I prepared dinner, and I pretty much shrugged it off as OK; the second, after eating, and reading along with the lyrics (something i very seldom do and/or enjoy doing). My opinion changed quickly. This album is good...it's real good. While they don't deliver as many memorable hooks as their previous endeavors, the song writing is incredible and lyrically potent. The songs are deep and meaningful and very well thought-out.

If you are a fan of the Avett Brothers, you could equate this release with their latest. Yes, produced for the ear of the masses, but produced incredibly well. You can tell BoH are very pleased with the outcome (see liner notes). They feel they created what they wanted, and i get it.

I, for one, am happy for them and what seems to be some success. Enjoy their earlier albums as they are, and stop expecting part II. There is lots of great music out there!
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22 of 25 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A Love Letter to 70's Americana September 18, 2012
Format:Audio CD
Glyn Johns has a pretty incredible resume'. He's worked with Led Zeppelin, the Rolling Stones, the Who, Joe Cocker, Eric Clapton, and several other rock legends; for this reason, it's not surprising that a band would want him producing their album. For Band of Horse's fourth full-length album, the band feels a little looser than they have before - they feel comfortable and at ease. MIRAGE ROCK feels like an ode to older times: it references the Americana of Neil Young, Tom Petty, and the Eagles. Band of Horses doesn't ape these influences though - instead they let those bands' sounds seep into their own.

The lead single, "Knock Knock" showcases the band at their loosest on the album - it's a solid, catchy song, and most importantly, it sets a great beginning for MIRAGE ROCK. Aside from "Knock Knock" there are moments on the album when it feels like the band is trying to reclaim their rougher edges: "Feud" and "A Little Biblical" are a few of these moments. The song is followed by "How to Live," a more Southern-based rocker; it's supported by strong melodies and instrumentation, and the song is unafraid to touch on typical Southernisms. "Slow Cruel Hands of Time" is the first ballad-based song on the album, and similar to "How to Live," its lyrics are inspired by Southern-Americana imagery - it's a song feels close to something special, but it never quite gets there. "Shut-In Tourist" is a more psychedelic detour, and while some listeners may find its repetition annoying, it works for me. Band of Horses references Neil Young on "Dumpster World," a more socially-conscious song (with very on-the-nose lyrics) that erupts into distortion midway through. Bridwell retreats from his Young-esque croon for about half of the album's finale, "Heartbreak on the 101." The song is marked by acoustics and more orchestral strings; the ballad works well, and it's a good closer for MIRAGE ROCK.

This album follows the progression that band started by adding members Tyler Ramsey, Bill Reynolds, and Ryan Monroe on INFINITE ARMS. I don't want to say that I enjoyed MIRAGE ROCK the least of Band of Horses' discography, but I will say that I prefer their other albums more. There are a few songs here that fall flat for me, but for the most part, the album works well as a whole. Listeners who didn't enjoy the band's previous work probably won't be turned on to them here, but I think that most fans of the band will enjoy what Bridwell and company have to offer on this release. Essential tracks to sample/download: "Knock Knock," "Heartbreak on the 101" and "How to Live."

(Additional Release Information:)
The above review covers the full album MIRAGE ROCK, but there are a few other songs for which to look out. The song "Ego Nightmare" can be found on iTunes - it serves as a bonus track on the album, but it can be purchased separately. The deluxe edition of this album comes with an additional EP: SONIC RANCH SESSIONS. This EP is 5 tracks long, and it includes songs that were recorded during a session in a studio in Texas (including the album's title track). Here are those songs:
"Mirage Rock"
"Irmo Bats"
"Relly's Dream"
"Catalina"
"Bock"
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Not Their Best Work, But Still Enjoyed It September 20, 2012
Format:Audio CD
I will start off by saying that the first single "Knock, Knock" off this new album did not get me too excited about the release of Mirage Rock. Something about the song just didn't click, it sounded kind of like a Steve Miller song (I like Steve Miller, but this is Band of Horses).

However, after listening to a few of the samples provided here on Amazon, I decided to give it a shot, and bought it.

I've listened to it through a few times now, and find the album very...okay (hints the three stars). I have greatly enjoyed the previous three albums from Band of Horses, Their first album really got my attention instantly, "Cease to Begin" blew me away when I first heard it, and "Infinte Arms" is a real pleasure to listen to from start to finish. Now we have "Mirage Rock", which I've listed to and decided it sounds more like a collection of B sides or outtakes.

What I mean by that is the songs are good enough, they just don't really stick with you. The album is in no way bad, it is Band of Horses after all, but, they've done so much better in the past. It's almost as if there really wasn't alot of material and they did what they could with what they had, and that's fine, it's always good to hear from these guys, but it's certainly not going to be my favorite from them.

A few of the songs are good for a couple of listens, like "Slow Cruel Hands of Time" is a very nice acoustic number, "Long Vows" and "Everythings gonna be undone" are straight from the 70's and prove to be rewarding songs, the former sounding very Neil Young'ish. From there though the other songs just seem to come and go, many times I found myself not realizing that I'd gone through three or four tracks already.

Again, I guess my point is, any music coming from Band of Horses is great to hear, however on this new release they are missing something in the magic. It does to me sound like a collection of B sides and outtakes from other albums. I cannot say that this is a bad album; but, I can say that it isn't a great album. Some may disagree.

Long story short, if you like the band by all means get it, but don't expect to be blown away.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Band of Horses- great music
I am a huge Band of Horses fan, and this album sounds great. I enjoy listening to this album and it was definitely worth the buy.
Published 16 days ago by NVR
5.0 out of 5 stars Great album!
Great album by one of the greats in indie rock! from top to bottom, one of my favorite cds this year!
Published 24 days ago by Arthur Rodriguez
3.0 out of 5 stars Good but not Great Album from BoH
Enjoyable album for a BoH fan but not on the level of their previous works. Stays true to their sound while pushing the envelope enough to create new tracks.
Published 28 days ago by Haisan
2.0 out of 5 stars meh
I bought this because it was on a special sale and now I regret it. I don't love the songs on here and I usually skip them as soon as they come up in my playlists. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Kaitlin Ungs
3.0 out of 5 stars Free
Good but nothing to write home about.
Got it free so not complaining about that.
Wife likes it and it provides a good mix to our audio library.
Published 1 month ago by D. D. Tharp
4.0 out of 5 stars loyal fan
I bought this album because I don't think Band of Horses could come out with "bad music." The album is good, but not nearly as catchy as some of their older work. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Colleen Morse
3.0 out of 5 stars just a little disappointed.
This album wasn't quite what I was expecting, they have relatively the same sound as the rest of their songs, but I didn't really connect with any of the songs the way I usually... Read more
Published 2 months ago by J. R. French
3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars And A Brighter Future
Yes, BoH has been whipped about the shoulders and drawn & quartered by its groupies because Mirage Rock doesn't live up to previous work, but this was my first listen to BoH and... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Tahquitz
2.0 out of 5 stars Very disappointing album
Love BoH but this is by far the worst. Not much substance to the album and am not impressed with it.
Published 2 months ago by joker4life
2.0 out of 5 stars Not the same
Not the same as previous albums, Mirage Rock is more pop than before, bad pop. It is hard to listen to and I am upset at myself for buying this album especially since there are... Read more
Published 2 months ago by AZ
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