Don't Trust Mirrors is a studio album by American composer and pianist Kelly Moran. It was released on October 1, 2025, through Warp Records. It received generally favorable reviews from critics.[2]
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | October 1, 2025 | |||
| Genre | Experimental[1] | |||
| Length | 40:44 | |||
| Label | Warp | |||
| Producer | Kelly Moran | |||
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Background
editKelly Moran is an American composer and pianist.[3] Don't Trust Mirrors is a follow-up to Moves in the Field (2024).[4] It took six years for her to finish the album.[5] The album's title track features a guest appearance from Bibio.[5] A music video was released for the track "Echo in the Field".[6] The album was released on October 1, 2025, through Warp Records.[7]
Critical reception
edit| Aggregate scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 74/100[2] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Clash | 8/10[8] |
| Pitchfork | 7.6/10[9] |
| Record Collector |   [10] |
| Uncut | 7/10[11] |
According to the review aggregator Metacritic, Don't Trust Mirrors received "generally favorable reviews" based on a weighted average score of 74 out of 100 from 5 critic scores.[2]
Daniel Dylan Wray of Uncut wrote, "The balance between deftness and density underpins much of the record, as light and airy as it is atmospheric and tactile."[11] Dave Segal of Spin described it as "a deceptively pretty album in which all of the experiments succeed."[3] Robin Murray of Clash stated, "A hypnotic experience, Don't Trust Mirrors is a record to lose yourself in."[8]
Accolades
edit| Publication | List | Rank | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| PopMatters | The 20 Best Experimental Albums of 2025 | 8 |
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| The Quietus | The Quietus Albums of the Year 2025 | 74 |
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Kelly Moran.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Echo in the Field" | 4:38 |
| 2. | "Prism Drift" | 4:50 |
| 3. | "Sans Sodalis" | 3:35 |
| 4. | "Don't Trust Mirrors" (featuring Bibio) | 4:54 |
| 5. | "Lunar Wave" | 3:23 |
| 6. | "Chrysalis" | 3:01 |
| 7. | "Systems" | 4:28 |
| 8. | "Reappearing" | 5:27 |
| 9. | "Above the Vapours" | 2:06 |
| 10. | "Cathedral" | 4:06 |
| Total length: | 40:44 | |
Personnel
editCredits adapted from liner notes.[14]
- Kelly Moran – production, recording
- Bibio – guest appearance (4)
- Gabe Schuman – additional production (5, 6), mixing
- Joshua Eustis – mastering
- Katharine Antoun – creative direction, design, photography
- Larkin Donley – photography
References
edit- 1 2 Ingalls, Chris; Simpson, J. (December 2, 2025). "The 20 Best Experimental Albums of 2025 (page 2 of 2)". PopMatters. Archived from the original on December 30, 2025. Retrieved March 13, 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Don't Trust Mirrors by Kelly Moran". Metacritic. Retrieved March 13, 2026.
- 1 2 Segal, Dave (December 6, 2025). "On Kelly Moran's 'Mirrors,' All Is Not What It Seems". Spin. Archived from the original on December 31, 2025. Retrieved March 13, 2026.
- ↑ Green, Walden (September 3, 2025). "Kelly Moran Announces New Album and Tour, Shares Video for New Song "Echo in the Field": Watch". Pitchfork. Retrieved March 13, 2026.
- 1 2 Pearis, Bill (September 3, 2025). "Kelly Moran announces new album & US tour, shares "Echo in the Field"". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved March 13, 2026.
- ↑ Chelosky, Danielle (September 3, 2025). "Kelly Moran Announces New Album Don't Trust Mirrors: Hear "Echo In The Field"". Stereogum. Retrieved March 13, 2026.
- ↑ Hussain, Shahzaib (September 3, 2025). "Kelly Moran Announces New Album 'Don't Trust Mirrors'". Clash. Retrieved March 13, 2026.
- 1 2 Murray, Robin (October 2, 2025). "Kelly Moran – Don't Trust Mirrors". Clash. Retrieved March 13, 2026.
- ↑ Blackwell, Matthew (October 10, 2025). "Kelly Moran: Don't Trust Mirrors". Pitchfork. Retrieved March 13, 2026.
- ↑ Allen, Jeremy (February 2026). "New Albums". Record Collector. No. 580. p. 102.
- 1 2 Wray, Daniel Dylan (February 2026). "New Albums". Uncut. No. 348. p. 38.
- ↑ "The Quietus Albums of the Year 2025 (In Association with Norman Records) (page 2 of 5)". The Quietus. December 1, 2025. Archived from the original on December 17, 2025. Retrieved March 13, 2026.
- ↑ "Don't Trust Mirrors | kelly moran". Bandcamp. Archived from the original on November 12, 2025. Retrieved March 13, 2026.
- ↑ Kelly Moran (2025). Don't Trust Mirrors (CD liner notes). Warp Records.
External links
edit- Don't Trust Mirrors at Discogs (list of releases)
- Don't Trust Mirrors at AllMusic