Battles’ first LP proper was dropped amid a golden phase of New York
creativity, with other landmark recordings from the likes of LCD Soundsystem,
Grizzly Bear, Dirty Projectors, Animal
Collective, !!!, Liars and more also emerging from the city in 2007. Mirrored
was preceded by the lead single “Atlas” a twisted schäffel jam that, at
over seven minutes, became one of the more unique and enduring musical
highlights from that (or any) year.