"With this album in general, I tried to practice just doing the thing that I was afraid to do. In the creative process, there's always inevitable self-doubt that comes up, often based on what you think other people want or some kind of external pressure or taboo. To some degree, the creative process is just working around those fears. With this one, I tried to really lean into those things."
"We are in dark times, but on The Mirror, Buck Meek is finding joy and hope. It's a treacherous route to take - one filled with potential treacle and empty calories - but he hits the right note more often than not, whether it's an intimate love song or capturing a magic moment while caregiving for a family member with dementia."
"It's a brave album in many ways, one that somehow makes you feel better about the world without ever sounding forced or cheap. These songs come from the heart and land in the same place."
Buck Meek, guitarist for Big Thief, released his solo album The Mirror, which showcases his intentional approach to songwriting by embracing creative risks and breaking self-imposed rules. The album balances intimate love songs with poignant moments of caregiving for a family member with dementia. Meek deliberately leaned into subjects and emotions he initially feared expressing, using them as creative fuel rather than obstacles. The result is an album that conveys authentic hope and emotional resonance without resorting to sentimentality or superficiality. The Mirror stands out for its brave emotional honesty and genuine connection between artist and listener.
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