A couple of reviews of the first album:

 

Good debut from Mirramaze

Mirramaze – Mirramaze
(Peter Stephens & Mirramaze)

Sindri (known from Dog Almighty and Farout Fishing) was not surprisingly there as supporting artist at Mirramaze's release concert at Garage. Mirramaze's music is also slightly reminiscent of Farout Fishing, and front man of Mirramaze, Peter Stephens, is - like Sindri - known as a busker on the streets of Oslo.

As a debut album, this is definitely a strong debut - good sound, good production and good musicians. The songs are beautiful and full of melancholy. Mirramaze is reminiscent of Eddie Vedder and other 90's grunge - to draw parallels to other bands. The song "Pop Song" stands out with an amazing electric cello and Jimi Hendrix riffs on the guitar. "Turning Circles is another one, where Stephens' vocals are similar to Sivert Høiem's.

(LiveCity 25.03.2009)

 

Mirramaze - s/t

Eddie Vedder suddenly appears in the Norwegian rock band Mirramaze. Peter Stephens both sounds like him and has a lot of the same vocal technique. Funny that the similarity is so striking.

But ok, that is where the similarity ends. Fair enough - Mirramaze also has a pulsating grunge-rhythm as its basis - but then again, a lot of bands do. But this Oslo group has an ace up their sleeve; electric cello! And this is the main contributor to the slightly dusty soundscape.

Mirramaze's headache is that the album is too long. They have really made an LP (Long playing record). If you don't pay attention, you might think that you put the album on repeat. Lots of stuff happen, but not enough to astonish me - the band doesn't seem to be addressing anyone outside their fan base, they are more focused on the interaction and correctness between themselves.

There is however a hint of darkness and rock noir about it - and that is the most positive thing about this self-titled release.

(Musiq 14.12.2009)

 

Some articles about Mirramaze

(Interview with Kiki, Head and Fire, 01.11.2010)

 

(Interview with Peter and Kiki, Østkantavisa 18.03.2009)

Interview with Peter Stephens about the streets of Oslo