Review by Saxy S for Mirrorcell - Long Nights in Lovescape (2026)

An album of two halves on a debut is not going to be winning Mirrorcell any "hot new bands of 2026" awards. The first half of the album starts off slow and meditative. "Glitter" gives warm expectations, despite the down tuned guitars and those feelings remain intact even through the promotional single "Pleasure". Then "Candy" hits and the album takes a major pivot, channeling metalcore/djent riffs, harsh vocals and industrial touches of percussion and wonky guitar techniques. It certainly took me by surprise, even though I should have seen it coming.

Long Nights in Lovescape's bait-and-switch was not a pleasant one considering how muffled the mixing is. I guess that is to be expected from guitars that are as downtuned as this, but the low end is so booming and massive that any attempts for a treble line to be given substance are effectively neutered. This certainly is not my preferred style of metal production.

Best Songs: Glitter, Candy, Lovebomb

For Fans Of: Greyhaven, Issues, Volumes