Mirrorplain
Path of Salvation

A German quintet on the path of salvation is one way to describe the band called Mirrorplain, a band I have been listening to for a while. Path of Salvation is what they call their debut album, and it has a pretty good-looking artwork, kind of exciting looking I would say. So what about the music then? I have been spending some time with this album and come to some conclusion, one of which is that it is a fun album. So what else?

The label writes that it is hard to classify by any formula, and putting a label on it might be somewhat difficult. Still, it isn’t an album that is that far removed from most, it is classic rock/hardrock/metal music with catchy tunes, strong melodies and good vocals – pretty fun to listen to and really well produced. I would probably not describe it as exciting but while it is mainly familiar, they still have managed to give this album a relatively fresh sound. The playing time is about fifty minutes on eight tracks plus a bonus track and as the label writes, it is great fun to listen to.

I find that I like this album; it has much to offer in terms of very strong songs and some great fun that you get from listening to the album. It is an enjoyable album in my view – but it is less enjoyable to write about it, as I can’t really think of anything to write even though I like the album. I suppose I could mention that I probably think that the track Angels Without Wings is the most enjoyable track; the opener is pretty strong as well. I also think we should mention the ending track that is a strong fucking bonus track and strong ending. And then I have really ran out of things to write, there are no flaws to count and there are not that many highlights or eyebrow raisers as well, it is just a good and strong album.

It is a fresh album that still sounds familiar and goes down pretty common paths while still remaining slightly outside the boxes – that is very good. And then of course it could be wise to point out with this strong the debut, there is a strong possibility for even better stuff in the future so Mirrorplain might be a good name to remember. And as you remember the name, you remember that this is an album well worth checking out.

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