Jesus, it's hard to imagine a discussion about the genre they are the embodiment of without at least some mention of their name. The source of such ubiquitous reference is nothing new, it's called hype. Mineral deserves all the hype they get, all the records they sell, and all the record deals they have undoubtedly been offered. I don't come to this conclusion easily. The weight of justifying such an enormous buzz is usually reserved for eager publicists and promotional one-sheets.
Mineral immerses a listener in the shelter of genuine self-indulgent sentimentalism.
They command the space in your brain that tells you to do foolish things like stay up all night to make a Valentine's Day card or actually try your hand at romantic poetry. It just hits the right notes in the right order to accomplish the softening of your normal toughness. Not for everyone, but if someone ever told you that you'd like Mineral, chances are, you would.