Graham Central Station - Mirror (1976) Vinyl LP •PLAY-GRADED• Love

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Front cover has aluminum foil glued to it as a "mirror". Lyric insert included. Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Cover looks great; a few creases near edges; light-scuffing, tiny surface abrasions, discoloration spots, and surface impressions (front/back); more noticeable surface abrasion near top-right on back. Inner-sleeve is original (WB ads); bottom seam partially split. Spine is easy-to-read with mild-wear. Some shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge; wear to corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Notch in bottom-right.)

Tracks:

1. Entrow
2. Love (Covers A Multitude Of Sin)
3. Mirror
4. Do Yah
5. Save Me
6. I Got A Reason
7. Priscilla
8. Forever

About The Record:

Mirror, by Graham Central Station, peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard Top Soul Albums chart. The irony to this album is that the group's music is funky as always, but its lyrical content has many gospel and religious overtones. Though the title track was not a featured release, its synth-propelled rhythm and stirring vocals blend well on this moderately uptempo number. The Top 20 single Love is arranged in a free-flowing, mellow tempo. It peaked at No. 14 on the Billboard R&B charts. It was followed by the juiced-up funk track Entrow. Supported by its unwavering beat, group members take turns on vocals and musical exhibitions. While Save Me has an aggressive disco groove, the lyric is religious as the title reflects. I Got a Reason and Forever have similar religious messages. With Larry Graham being the writer on every song on the album, it is highly likely that he was experiencing a transformation in his personal and professional life.