--- product_id: 12386327 title: "Mirror Test" brand: "clocktower" price: "€ 52.43" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 1 category: "Music" url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/12386327-mirror-test store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # Mirror Test **Brand:** clocktower **Price:** € 52.43 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Mirror Test by clocktower - **How much does it cost?** € 52.43 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/12386327-mirror-test) ## Best For - clocktower enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted clocktower brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Digitally re-mastered edition of this 1988 album from the British Post Punk/Goth/New Wavers. Sad Lovers and Giants took a break after the Feeding the Flame album ('83) and they eventually reformed with a new line up and a new set of songs. The Mirror Test is a brilliant atmospheric Post Punk album, elements of Joy Division and the Chameleons and more tellingly of bands that followed. The Mirror Test marked the return of Sad Lovers And Giants, who were enthusiastically embraced by their fan base and a whole new legion of fans. 13 tracks. Cherry Red. ## Images ![Mirror Test - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/515JC6FDNAL.jpg) ![Mirror Test - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41lA7UzflTL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A revisionist approach *by L***K on May 25, 2010* Longtime fans eager to pick up this long out of print post-punk classic are going to get much more than a simple remaster. According to the liner notes, the band was never quite happy with the original recording, so they took this opportunity to actually remix it and shuffle the tracking order, hence the "redux" appended to the title. Having the original LP, I can attest that the mix is a bit on the brittle side, but it's not terrible by any means. So, aside from boosting the volume and beefing up the overall sound with a bit with compression (it's a bit loud but thankfully not brickwalled), the liner notes explain that they also unearthed and/or added some instrumentation that was left off the original mix, which mainly seems to be acoustic guitar strumming, lots of high-hat, and a few random keyboard parts, resulting in a more fleshed-out mix.In most instances, the effect is welcome and fairly unobtrusive; the only real misstep being the radically altered "Summer & Smoke." Originally a spare arrangement with little more than bass, vocals, and piano, they brought in the kitchen sink with this one, including a disconcertingly discordant synth-string part that clashes with the rest of the instrumentation. The track shuffling also takes some getting used to, as it messes with the perfect progression and cohesion of the original. "The Green Years" is a stunningly gorgeous song, but I'm so accustomed to it being toward the end of the album that it's a bit strange having it suddenly come in at track number 4. Likewise, they included contemporaneous bonus material by incorporating it into the album's tracks, rather than tacking it onto the end. "White Russians" b-side "Map of My World" is a great track, but again, it doesn't fit so well placed right smack in the middle of the album when you're not used to it being there.But despite the revisionist approach (harsher critics might called it meddling), this is still an awesome album loaded with the band's trademark dreamy, beautiful, intricate melodies and lush, melancholy atmosphere. Both the original and the redux are consistently engaging, and although the band's line-up changed dramatically prior to this album's creation, the material easily stands up to the two classic albums released by the original line-up. So, if you've got the first two, this one definitely deserves your attention. Easily recommendable to anyone who digs moody post-punk of the Chameleons UK, Joy Division, And Also The Trees, and Cure ilk. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/12386327-mirror-test](https://www.desertcart.at/products/12386327-mirror-test) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-04-28*