The Mirage

An accomplished band whose talent outstripped their luck in the music business, the Mirage seemed poised for a breakthrough numerous times during their 1964-1970 lifespan, but they never landed the hit record that would have made their fortune. However, they've earned a following among fans of British rock of the '60s for their solid instrumental skills, splendid harmonies, savvy songwriting, and a creative arc that encompassed Beat-era rockers, gently lysergic Beatlesque pop, crunchy pre-glam guitar swagger, and even prescient roots rock. The Mirage never released an album in...