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Mirror Image

by Blood, Sweat & Tears

Released: July 20, 1974

Rock, jazz, soul, R&B

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Lineup Change.

The Album

Despite the changes in the lineup and production team, "Mirror Image" continued to showcase the band’s signature blend of rock, jazz, and brass arrangements, although it did not achieve the same level of success as their earlier works. "Mirror Image" is the seventh studio album by the American rock band Blood, Sweat & Tears, released in July 1974 by Columbia Records. The album marked a significant transition for the band, featuring only one original member, drummer Bobby Colomby, following the departure of founding member Jim Fielder.

Inside the Recording

The production of "Mirror Image" was handled by Henry Cosby, a veteran Motown producer renowned for his work with Stevie Wonder.

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Interesting Facts

The album represents a period of transition and…

The album represents a period of transition and adaptation for Blood, Sweat & Tears as they navigated through shifts in their personnel and musical direction.

Longtime horn player Lew Soloff also left the…

Longtime horn player Lew Soloff also left the group prior to this album.

This album saw the inclusion of Jerry LaCroix…

This album saw the inclusion of Jerry LaCroix, who had previously performed with Edgar Winter's band White Trash, joining the group as a saxophonist and occasional lead vocalist.

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The Complete Album Story

"Mirror Image" is the seventh studio album by the American rock band Blood, Sweat & Tears, released in July 1974 by Columbia Records. The album marked a significant transition for the band, featuring only one original member, drummer Bobby Colomby, following the departure of founding member Jim Fielder. Longtime horn player Lew Soloff also left the group prior to this album.

The production of "Mirror Image" was handled by Henry Cosby, a veteran Motown producer renowned for his work with Stevie Wonder. This album saw the inclusion of Jerry LaCroix, who had previously performed with Edgar Winter's band White Trash, joining the group as a saxophonist and occasional lead vocalist.

Despite the changes in the lineup and production team, "Mirror Image" continued to showcase the band’s signature blend of rock, jazz, and brass arrangements, although it did not achieve the same level of success as their earlier works. The album represents a period of transition and adaptation for Blood, Sweat & Tears as they navigated through shifts in their personnel and musical direction.