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Mirror Moves

by Psychedelic Furs

Released: May 21, 1984

New wave, pop rock, synth-pop

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Experimental Album.

The Album

"Mirror Moves" is the fourth studio album by the British post-punk band, Psychedelic Furs. The album represents an important period in the band's career, marked by a transition towards a more new-wave and pop-oriented sound. The album was released in August 1984 by Columbia Records.

Inside the Recording

"Mirror Moves" was produced by Keith Forsey who previously worked with Donna Summer and Billy Idol.

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Interesting Facts

Another hit, "Here Come Cowboys," received substantial airplay…

Another hit, "Here Come Cowboys," received substantial airplay as well.

The album doesn't have all band members performing…

The album doesn't have all band members performing on all tracks.

Instead, different band member contributions were based on…

Instead, different band member contributions were based on the specific demands of each song.

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Essential Tracks

Heaven

"Mirror Moves" includes significant tracks such as "The Ghost In You" and "Heaven," which were popular in the United States, making substantial inroads on the Billboard charts.

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Reception

"Mirror Moves" includes significant tracks such as "The Ghost In You" and "Heaven," which were popular in the United States, making substantial inroads on the Billboard charts. "Heaven" also did well in the UK, reaching #29 on the UK Singles Chart. The album was well received by critics and audiences alike, and it was established as an important release in the canon of 1980s alternative rock.

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The Complete Album Story

"Mirror Moves" is the fourth studio album by the British post-punk band, Psychedelic Furs. The album was released in August 1984 by Columbia Records. The album represents an important period in the band's career, marked by a transition towards a more new-wave and pop-oriented sound.

"Mirror Moves" includes significant tracks such as "The Ghost In You" and "Heaven," which were popular in the United States, making substantial inroads on the Billboard charts. "Heaven" also did well in the UK, reaching #29 on the UK Singles Chart. Another hit, "Here Come Cowboys," received substantial airplay as well.

The album doesn't have all band members performing on all tracks. Instead, different band member contributions were based on the specific demands of each song. "Mirror Moves" was produced by Keith Forsey who previously worked with Donna Summer and Billy Idol. The album was well received by critics and audiences alike, and it was established as an important release in the canon of 1980s alternative rock.