Mirror (Emitt Rhodes album)

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Mirror
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Released21 July 1971
Recorded1971
Genre Rock, power pop
Label Dunhill
Producer Emitt Rhodes
Emitt Rhodes chronology
Emitt Rhodes
(1970)
Mirror
(1971)
Farewell to Paradise
(1973)
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Mirror is the third solo album by Emitt Rhodes with a much heavier rock approach than the debut.

Contents

Track listing

All songs composed and arranged by Emitt Rhodes

  1. "Birthday Lady" - 2:50
  2. "Better Side of Life" - 2:37
  3. "My Love Is Strong" - 2:39
  4. "Side We Seldom Show" - 2:26
  5. "Mirror" - 2:47
  6. "Really Wanted You" - 2:42
  7. Medley: "Bubble Gum the Blues" / "I'm a Cruiser" - 4:43
  8. "Love Will Stone You" - 3:23
  9. "Golden Child of God" - 2:43
  10. "Take You Far Away" - 3:00

Personnel

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