Australian musician Walter De Backer, better known by his stage name Gotye, is formally bringing his sound from the land Down Under to United States alternative airwaves.
"Making Mirrors", Gotye's third studio-recorded album, was originally released overseas in August 2011, and after topping Australian charts under favorable reviews, the album is set for an anticipated official American release on Tuesday.
Gotye's sophomoric effort, "Like Drawing Blood" was released back in 2006 and lacked much of what "Making Mirrors" has established.
The maturation of his art pop persona had found its place within '80s pop and modern alt-rock influences backed with chillingly exceptional and audible vocals throughout the entirety of the album.
"Mirrors" certainly does not lack instrumental or vocal creativity, utilizing everything from futuristic electronica recordings, finely tuned keyboarding and soulful horns and is far from lackluster if listened to in its entirety.
Gotye's powerful voice is heavily emphasized on his recent effort and could be classified as nothing short of an instrument in itself.
"Easy Way Out," the album's second track that wraps at just under two minutes, is a perfect start for the album to draw your attention – simple and fun lyrics wrapped in an undeniably catchy and Beck-influenced artistic style.
"Somebody That I Used to Know," the album's critically acclaimed and highly popular single, joins forces with songstress Kimbra to play out an infectious four-minute tune elucidating post-breakup emotions at the end of a tarnished relationship.
Aside from the chilling yet addicting breakup jams, the album retains overall optimism with "I Feel Better," where soulful and psychedelic beats take over and lead into the hand clapping, new-wave-inspired, and genuinely happy "In Your Light," where he announces breaking down the door just to great the day in the light of a special acquaintance.
Mirror's second single, "Eyes Wide Open," places a more modern and radio-friendly approach on the alternate new wave vibe Gotye has crafted, with appropriate and catchy use of guitars and keyboards to a metaphorical tale of planking with open eyes.
Gotye, recently added to the highly anticipated and sold-out Coachella lineup, is certainly an act to look out for in 2012 as he continues to gain heavy worldwide listenership and popularity. Currently on his 2012 worldwide tour, he has already sold out upcoming shows for his March and April North American tour in Los Angeles, New York, D.C. and Philadelphia.
"Making Mirrors" can be purchased now on iTunes and on www.gotye.com, but will be available in stores for its official North American release on Tuesday.
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