Mercury Tide - "Why?"

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Jan 3, 2002
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I just picked this album up today. It features Dirk Thurisch and Bernd Aufermann as well as some dudes from Tiamat and Flowing Tears. I didn't even realize this album existed... but I saw it in the music store today... released by Century Media. It's ok. Certainly not nearly as good as Angel Dust. Sometimes it's very good but sometimes it's quite boring. The music is quite simple and straightforward and can grow tiresome. But there are great moments sometimes and some really good choruses. Dirk's vocals are pretty excellent throughout.
 
ah, I just read the booklet... and it turns out Dirk played all the guitar. Bernd just added some leads... that explains why I thought the guitar sounded a bit strange and boring.
 
I've got it and my thoughts about it are pretty much the same.
Some fine songs (Set Me Free, Why, Lost and Torn...), and some boring uninspired ones.
Still Dirk vocals are in great shape!
Maybe he'll need a gifted guitarist for his next solo release...