Reflector is the name of
Killing Heidi's
debut album. Released on March 6th 2000 the album was produced by Paul Kosky of
Wah Wah Music. He also played additional instruments on the record such as
percussion, keys, guitar and
sitar.
Ella Hooper has said that
Reflector 'was all about being rebellious'. This is apparent on most of the tracks which often deal with issues and trends that were and still are experienced by young individuals. One reviewer from Hybrid Magazine aptly described this record, saying:
'It’s the most impressively complex pop music you are likely to hear for quite some time. The musicianship is startling, the lyrics are personal, and Ella has an agile and professional voice.'
While this is a good description one should not ignore the straight out rock element of the music, tinged with folk influences that produce ballads that have as much musical integrity as they do chart appeal. Drawing on their rock influences a lot of the tracks have a speed uncommon to most pop rock songs on the airwaves today, and are still delivered in a tight and precise fashion.
Track Listing
- Mascara
- Weir
- Superman / Supergirl
- Astral Boy
- Leave Me Alone
- You Don't Know
- A Jar Labelled Small
- Class Celebrities
- Live Without It
- Real People
- Jon's Song
- Black Sheep
There is also a 2 CD version available which contains 11 live tracks and 3 video clips. The track listing for this CD is as follows
Recorded 'Live Cold at the Chapel'
- Intro
- Kettle
- Real People
- Live Without It
- You Don't Know
- Weir
- Mascara
- Superstar
- A Jar Labelled Small
- Talkback Interview
Recorded live on
Triple M
- Superman / Supergirl (four piece accoustic)
Video Clips
- Weir Video Clips - U.S.A
- Superman / Supergirl Video Clips
- Interview & Info with Courtney Cox
Sources:
http://www.heidirealm.com
http://www.killingheidi.com.au
http://www.hybridmagazine.com