“Mirage,” a new R&B album by Avenoir, was released on Sept. 5, 2025. The album tracks recurring themes of love and loss, offered to the listeners over instrumental background scores and blues.

The album features Avenoir’s signature somber beats alongside his smooth voice. His track “Art of War” has a smoother sensual tone compared to some of the alternative tracks featured on the album. The album lightened up on his song writing skills as well as his voice’s capability to portray it, focusing more on his lyricism and the depth behind them.

Some factors to note with this album include his range. Avenoir can very comfortably provide listeners with higher and lower pitch notes depending on the songs. The beats used as well complement the sense of the lyricism well. The beats and lyrics complement one another in order to showcase Avenoir’s “musical skills”. However, some listeners provide feedback that the album’s mood feels repetitive in comparison to his previous songs.

“Mirage” is best suited for fans of soulful, lyric-driven R&B. Avenoirs past fans would enjoy hearing this album because they can reexperience his unique style. But those who enjoy bolder, louder forms of music would not be so pleased.

In total, Mirage reflects Avenoir’s ability to create soulful music, accompanied by a soothing beat. While others claim that the album lacks in difference and originality, it does make for a soothing listen. ⅘ Stars.