Pink Reason - Cleaning the Mirror

Welcome to Kevin DeBroux’s world of disappointment and depression. Debroux, who records under the moniker of Pink Reason, released the album Cleaning the Mirror on Siltbreeze a couple of months ago and I must say it’s absolutely fantastic. As most out there know, it’s incredibly difficult to feel good all the time and for those moments when you think you’ve hit rock bottom, well then Cleaning the Mirror is the type of record that should be at the top of the list to be thrown on during that oh so enjoyable period of time. The album follows up an equally amazing 7 inch that was put out in 2006 on Savage Quality/Criminal IQ.

Cleaning the Mirror is a journey through six songs that while all featuring bare bones guitar work and the warmth of lo-fi production, is able to really utilize a lot of different instruments while keeping with the ultra sullen sound. The song “Up the Sleeve” is particular impressive with its usage of a banjo. My favorite moments are however “Goodbye” and “Storm in Heaven”, both of which wrap themselves with the distant and haunting vocals from Debroux along with a slight touch of feedback making them both excellent murky displays of frustration and sadness. The album is full of variety and interesting ideas, which keeps it from falling into any sort of rut. This is highly enjoyable stuff to accompany any self-loathing that may take place in the future.

Pink Reason – Goodbye [MP3]

Cleaning the Mirror can be currently had over at Amazon. Do be sure to pick this up if you enjoy what you hear.