Mirrors is a 2007 EP release by Polish electronic artist and Recognition Records label founder Jacek Sienkiewics. Working as a suite of mood pieces most cohesive on the record’s B-side, Mirrors is repetitive nearly to the point of being hypnotic- enjoyable, though not particularly engaging.
A-side and titular track Mirrors is a quickly revolving showcase of small motifs which sit atop the track’s underlying soft arpeggiated synth-lines, aggressively cut into with glitchy kicks and abrasive synth pads. All of this comes across a bit busy, with no one motif ever quite growing to a greater power within the song. It’s a track that could have ultimately done a little more with a little less.
Mirrors‘s B-side, on the other hand, consists of tracks Drunken Master and 350. The former is a delightfully wonky work of arcade-esque foot thumping and hatcheting hi-hats which carry the punch reminiscent of early 8-bit video games. Continuing this drive albeit with a much more smooth sound is closing track 350. Previous arpeggiated blips now seemingly float away to the sonic periphery in a wash of darkening reverb. The sleek and cool 350, along with the rest of Mirrors, continues to work best as backing mood piece to a would-be video game rather than dance floor worship piece.
Ultimately, Mirrors‘s disinterest in engaging the active listener keeps the album from being a particularly worthwhile listen, but finds strong footing in repetitive and passive listening environments. I recommend giving it a spin the next time you decide to bust out a bullet-hell side-scroller.
For fans of: Aphex Twin, Rhode & Brown, Casiopepe
Like Jacek Sienkiewics? Give these a listen: Ouxh, DJ Seinfeld, Mom$
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