Ep 44: Gotye - 'Making Mirrors'

Find all the links you need at https://linktr.ee/skipdpod In episode forty-four of Skip’d, Rob & Mike step into Making Mirrors, the third album from Gotye. Released in 2011, Making Mirrors is an album built on contrasts: joy and melancholy, nostalgia and reinvention, intimacy and widescreen ambition. Beneath its colourful palette lies a set of songs wrestling with identity, connection, and the strange ways we change.From bold stylistic swings to its quietly devastating moments, Making Mirrors stands as one of the most distinctive pop albums of its era. Rob & Mike unpack how Gotye crafted something so eclectic yet cohesive, and why its emotional resonance still hits long after its chart‑topping moment. Whether you lived through the global takeover of “Somebody That I Used to Know” or you’re discovering the deeper cuts for the first time, this episode explores why Making Mirrors remains a singular, endlessly fascinating piece of modern pop artistry.What’s inside:A breakdown of the album’s patchwork ensemble, from vintage sampling to rich multi‑layered arrangementsA deep dive into key tracks, their emotional themes, and the production quirks that make them stand outA look at Gotye’s musicianship and how Making Mirrors balances experimentation with accessibilityPlus, Mike tries to be a good little fanboy while Rob hits a physical barrier for his enjoyment.Stream Skip’d on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your audio fix.Got an album that cracked your heart open, reshaped your taste, or soundtracked a turning point in your life — send it our way. Rob & Mike will dive deep and decide if it’s truly unskippable.