album · June 6, 2000
You Think It's Like This but Really It's Like This
Double Double WhammySee this day
indie rockfolksinger-songwriter
Mirah's 2000 debut album, "You Think It's Like This but Really It's Like This," is a landmark of early-aughts indie folk, balancing raw vulnerability with sharp, literate observations. The record arrived at a moment when DIY sensibilities and confessional songwriting were gaining significant traction in the indie scene.
- The album was produced by Calvin Johnson, known for his work with Beat Happening and as the proprietor of K Records. It was released on the influential indie label Double Double Whammy. The record features collaborations with members of The Microphones and Old Time Relijun.
- The album was a significant release for the burgeoning indie folk scene of the early 2000s. It showcased Mirah's distinctive lyrical style and intimate vocal delivery. The record has since been recognized as a foundational work in the genre.
- Though not a chart success, the album garnered critical acclaim within the indie music community. It established Mirah as a distinctive voice in a landscape populated by artists like Elliott Smith and Ani DiFranco. The album's raw production and honest lyrics resonated with a dedicated fanbase.
Mirah is a singer-songwriter from Brooklyn, known for her intimate, folk-inflected indie rock. "You Think It's Like This but Really It's Like This" was released early in her career, arriving between her first two albums.
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