Track of the Day: Moving Mirrors – Second Hand Lover (2023)
Despite being a relatively new band having formed just on a year ago, London-based Moving Mirrors is already cutting a figure in the UK music scene. Energetic and enthusiastic, the foursome is building a firm fanbase through its live shows and studio releases. In fact, gig-goers have commented that Moving Mirrors “are not playing like a new band”, and they’ll continue to impress audiences with upcoming gigs throughout July and August. The latest addition to their discography is the single ‘Second Hand Lover’.
Following the singles ‘Borderline’ and ‘Wilder State Of Mind’, Moving Mirrors brings a kaleidoscopic tapestry of sound to audiences in ‘Second Hand Lover’. With an alternative rock undertone, the single incorporates a strong North African flavour while punching dashes of melodic metal throughout. Reggae vibes flow along the toe-tapping world percussion showcasing an eclectic innovation that differs from the previous tracks. Once you begin vibing on the obscure African sound, a crescendo flair from guitars and drums brings you slap-bang into a hard-hitting injection of melodic metal swirling about goth-rock.
Alright, a lot of genres are mentioned above but it showcases Moving Mirrors’ experimental nature and fearlessness to step outside of the box. As Chris McCracken and Sean Bianco’s guitars soar above Luke Halls’s bass and the pounding of Nick Jones’s drums, it is vocalist Sophie Lentle that brings a vivacious ferocity to ‘Second Hand Lover’ but with a delicate lilt.
Tapping into Evanescence with an almost Amy Lee tone burst through Lentle’s vocals, ‘Second Hand Lover’ shoves audiences in a sonic hurricane. Yet, there is an obscurity that flows from Moving Mirrors which is almost lacking in Evanescence’s discography. Performing with great panache, their releases retain the feeling of a live set and it’s clear why ‘Second Hand Lover’ is a fan favourite.
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