''Living Mirage'' is the fourth studio album by American band

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, and second album released through

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. It was announced on March 14, 2019, and officially released on May 17, 2019. "Missed Connection" was released as the first single on the same day of the album announcement. On June 26, 2020, the band released a digital deluxe version of the album titled ''Living Mirage: The Complete Recordings'' featuring four new songs.

Development

''Living Mirage'' is The Head and the Heart's first studio album since 2016’s ''

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''. The album was initially considered by the band during a retreat to

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. The writing and recording process continued across the country, with sessions in Wisconsin, Seattle, Nashville and Los Angeles. ''Living Mirage'' is also the first album that does not feature co-founder Josiah Johnson.

Release and promotion

''Living Mirage'' peaked at number sixteen on the US ''Billboard'' 200. On May 22, 2019, the band announced the North American Living Mirage Tour consisting of thirty-nine dates. The tour kicked-off in

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on June 21, 2019.

Singles

On March 14, 2019, "Missed Connection" was released as the album's

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and was made available for purchase and streaming. The music video was released on April 9, 2019. The second single, "Honeybee" was released on April 5, 2019. On May 16, 2019, they performed "Missed Connection" on ''

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Development

Release and promotion

Singles

Track listing

Charts

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