Mekong Delta [Original recording remastered] [Import]

Mekong Delta [Original recording remastered] [Import]

Mekong Delta [Original recording remastered] [Import]

Track Listings
 
1. Without Honour
2. The Cure
3. The Hut Of Baba Yaga
4. Heroes Grief
5. Kill The Enemy
6. Nightmare Patrol
7. Shivas Return
8. Back Home
9. Toccata
10. Black Betty
11. Interludium (2nd Version)

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Remastered reissue of debut album from the masters of technical/progressive thrash metal. Originally released in 1987.

Mekong Delta,Mekong Delta,Zardo,Heavy Metal
Principle of Doubt
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    		Principle of Doubt
    Mekong DeLta
    Manufacturer: Membran/Ambitions
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    ASIN: B000E0LM6W
    Release Date: 2006-02-27

    Tracks:

    1. Spere Eclipse
    2. Transgressor
    3. True Lies
    4. Confession Of Madness
    5. Interludium
    6. Dance On A Volcano
    7. Toccata
    8. I, King, Will Come
    9. Dreaming
    10. The Cure
    11. Night On A Bare Mountain
    12. Innocent
    13. With Honour
    14. Sabre Dance
    15. Curse Of Reality
    16. Twilight Zone
    17. Heroes Grief
    18. Memories Of Tomorrow
    19. The Healer
    20. The Principle Of Doubt
    21. Heartbeat
    22. The Hut Of Baba Yaga
    The Music of Erich Zann
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • played it non stop for weeks
    • GREAT EARLY PROGRESSIVE METAL
    • Out of left field...
    • Voivodish
    		 The Music of Erich Zann
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    Manufacturer: Zardo
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    ASIN: B000026W48
    Release Date: 2005-05-16

    Tracks:

    1. Age of Agony
    2. True Lies
    3. Confession of Madness
    4. Hatered
    5. Interludium (Begging for Mercy)
    6. Prophecy
    7. Memories of Tomorrow
    8. I, King, Will Come
    9. Final Deluge
    10. Epilogue
    11. Gnome

    Album Description

    Remastered reissue of sophomore album from the masters of technical/progressive thrash metal. Originally released in 1988.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars played it non stop for weeks.......2006-02-02

    I remember buying this one back in 87-88 and after about two listenings I merely thought it was ok. Then I began to hear all the different layers of bass playing and riffing and played it non stop for weeks. I will never forget the first time I played it for my drummer at the time, in my car stereo. During our trip he crouched lower and lower towards the speaker, almost falling out of the seat. "What the eff is the drummer doing?" The song was Prophecy, which has a wild intro and one of the best endings of any thrash song ever, just a maniac unpredictable pounding section which seems to be changing all the time. The record and the band was a huge influence on me, allthough I never liked the vocals. In some way I owe my current occupation with wrtiting avant-garde orchestral and chamber music to this record.

    5 out of 5 stars GREAT EARLY PROGRESSIVE METAL.......2005-10-11

    this came out originally at the tail-end of the thrash era and just before death metal more or less took over.not quite as "math metal" as Watchtower,nor Sci-Fi as Voivod i felt they had their own sound.the H. P. Lovecraft theme to this disc i always enjoyed,in fact conveyed a certain "lovecraftian" feel to several of the songs.
    but wether you get the Lovecraft references or not,if you appreciate "thinking" man's metal like the aforementioned and others like Atheist,Anacrusis,Cynic,Death,etc you will love this!

    4 out of 5 stars Out of left field..........2005-08-16

    This came out in 1988 and almost defined technical thrash (along with Watchtower perhaps). Virtuouso progressive riffs that just didn't sound like they belonged in a thrash metal song, complex fast drumming that was ahead of its time and a dischordant, wierd-ass, manic feel to it all. I remember my ideas of what to expect from music being challenged listening to this for the first time.

    Age of Agony is a reasonably straight forward (relatively speaking) fast thrash, True Lies has one of the most interesting riffs I've heard along with some challenging chromatics and fast drumming with many time changes. Confessions of Madness is more stright ahead medium pacer with a cracking thrash section with solos at the end. Hatred is a difficult one, absolutely manic and hard to listen to. Interludium is a masterpiece incorporating a real quartet or orchestra with crunchy guitars (interesting idea back in 1988!). Prophecy is another fast one which cracks from the start but sorta loses its way (only a bit). Memories of Tomorrow is one of my faves, pretty much perfect melodic techno mid pacer. I King Will Come is sloooow, i remember thinking it must have been slowed down in the studio when I first heard it, but it's not, it's deliberately played slower for effect, brilliant. The Final Deluge finished with a flurry of solos from both guitars and bass, it cranks. The last two songs are exactly what they say, epilogues of the quiter atmospheric type.

    The things that let this album down are some strained off-key vocals, a good sound, but without the decent bottom end the first album had, and a couple of moments that don't work. But if you wanna hear some riffs that you may never have heard before, some great technical thrashy solos, bass solos and some really challenging music then check it out.

    4 out of 5 stars Voivodish.......2002-07-23

    Only two things i have ever heard close to this album are Voivod Killing Technology and Anacrusis Screams and Whispers so if you dig those albums you might dig this
    Mekong Delta
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Very strange thrash
    		 Mekong Delta
    Mekong Delta
    Manufacturer: Zardo
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    ASIN: B00004SLYC
    Release Date: 2005-05-16

    Tracks:

    1. Without Honour
    2. Cure
    3. Hut of Baba Yaga
    4. Heroes Grief
    5. Kill the Enemy
    6. Nightmare Patrol
    7. Shivas Return
    8. Black Sabbath
    9. Back Home (In Hell)

    Album Description

    Remastered reissue of debut album from the masters of technical/progressive thrash metal. Originally released in 1987.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Very strange thrash.......2006-05-09

    MKD has got to be one of the most strangest thrash bands I've ever came across with.

    Just try looking at the album art!

    But likewise, I'm truly grateful. Their music is long, complex, thoughtful and very very very very precise. Most bands can't even formulate decent riffs even if their asses depended on it. But MKD shatters the mold.

    If you want to further expand your knowledge of thrash than this is not a bad place to begin with. I'm actually surprised on how good this album turned out to be.

    Strange, but satisfying. ^_^
    Dances Of Death (And Other Walking Shadows)
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Progressive to the hilt
    • Additional tracklist info for this Classic Masterpiece
    • excellent technical/neoclassical thrash
    • most powerful and intelligent metal
    		 Dances Of Death (And Other Walking Shadows)
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    ASIN: B000007W1O
    Release Date: 1997-11-28

    Tracks:

    1. Dances of Death (And Other Walking Shadows)
    2. Introduction
    3. Eruption
    4. Beyond the Gates
    5. Outburst
    6. Days of Betrayal
    7. Restless
    8. Sanctuary
    9. Finale
    10. Transgressor
    11. True Believers
    12. Night on a Bare Mountain
    13. Subterranean Sound of Hypernatural Voices
    14. Appearance of the Spirits of Darkness Followed by That of Satan ...
    15. Glorification of Satan and Celebration of the Black Mess, The ...
    16. At the Hight of the Orgius the Bell of the Village Church, Sounding in
    17. Daybreak

    Album Description

    Subtitled 'And Other Walking Shadows'. Remastered reissue of 1990 album from the masters of technical/progressive thrash metal.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Progressive to the hilt.......2006-04-12

    This is probably Mekong Delta's thrashiest catchiest album, and their best. The vocals are aggressive and melodic, the riffs are wrist-numbingly technical, and the compositions of the songs leave your hair spinning and your heart pumping. My favorite part: the drumming. The drummer has a unique way of switching up the standard thrash beat where he goes from a bass drum on 1 snare on 2 to just the opposite. Not that its so unusual, but the way he does it throws you for loop and makes the already exciting music thrilling. This album was actually a cause for a fender bender I got into while I was headbanging. I know, I know, you shouldn't be headbanging while your driving, but sometimes you can't help yourself. Especially when Parasite starts pumpin' out your speaker.
    I don't believe you
    I don't believe in
    PARASITES!!!

    5 out of 5 stars Additional tracklist info for this Classic Masterpiece.......2004-01-12

    Title song 'Dances Of Death' is an eight-piece song:

    I. Introduction (instrumental)
    II. Eruption (instrumental)
    III. Beyond The Gates
    IV. Outburst (instrumental)
    V. Days Of Betrayal
    VI. Restless (instrumental)
    VII. Sanctuary
    VIII. Finale (instrumental)

    The whole album is about 40 minutes long.

    5 out of 5 stars excellent technical/neoclassical thrash.......2000-08-01

    Mekong Delta has been strangely underrated given their status as progenitors of the technical thrash movement of 1987-1992, releasing their debut album in 1987 (yes, before "And Justice for All"). They combine rhythmic complexity with melodies drawn from the Late Romantic period of classical, particularly from Mussorgsky. "Dances of Death," in my view Mekong Delta's best album, contains a rendition of Mussorgsky's "Night on Bare Mountain." This is crazy, quirky stuff, still with a lot of hooks. Songs like "True Believer" and "Parasite" will catch your ear immediately.

    5 out of 5 stars most powerful and intelligent metal.......2000-07-14

    this group is from Gemany. I can find it's mp3 files in the cyberspace. and there's much recommandation for it. I think that the musics in this album is very difficult to understand. the prasing is too complicate for beginner. but this will cannot be problem. because this album is good enough and rare. maybe only 'watchtower' can overwhelm it's progression.
    Visions Fugitives
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • MEKONG DELTA - VISION FUGITIVES
    		 Visions Fugitives
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    Manufacturer: Zardo
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    ASIN: B0000630EV
    Release Date: 2005-05-16

    Tracks:

    1. Them
    2. Imagination
    3. Suite for Group and Orchestra
    4. Introduction (The Danger in Dreams/The Chronicle of Doubts: Book 3
    5. Preludium (Lord Kevin's Lament/The Chronicle of Doubts: Book 2/Chapter
    6. Allegro (Mhorams Victory/The Chronicle of Doubts: Book 3/Chapter 15)
    7. Dance (The Corrupt/The Chronicle of Doubts: Book 3/Chapter 18)
    8. Fugue (Knowledge/The Chronicle of Doubts: Book 2/Chapter 23)
    9. Postludium (Lena's Daughter/The Chronicle of Doubts: Book 2/Chapter 21)
    10. Healer
    11. Days of Sorrow

    Album Description

    Remastered reissue of 1994 album from the masters of technical/progressive thrash metal.

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars MEKONG DELTA - VISION FUGITIVES.......2003-02-07

    I am a very picky and selective individual after being into the METAL scene for 25 years so I am pretty jaded. HENCE, I found this disc to be a very nice listen and worthy addition to my collection.

    This band is technical, symphonic and well orchestrated. The vocals are a bit sunken into the production mix but gives an atmospheric feel to it. But overall, I was into this disc and I recommend other metalheads to give this disc a try if you are into thrash, technicality and classical symphonic orchestrations.
    Kaleidoscope
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      		Kaleidoscope
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      Manufacturer: Import [Generic]
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      ASIN: B0000630EX
      Release Date: 2005-05-16

      Tracks:

      1. Innocent
      2. Shere Eclipse
      3. Dance on a Volcano
      4. Dreaming
      5. Heartbeat
      6. Shadow Walker
      7. Sabre Dance
      8. Misunderstanding
      9. About Science

      Album Description

      2003 remixed & remastered reissue of the progressive metal act's 1992 album. Zardoz.
      Pictures at an Exhibition
      Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
      • Largely unimpressive
      • Brilliant ending of a brilliant career?
      • A bold undertaking....
      		 Pictures at an Exhibition
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      ASIN: B0000565BC

      Customer Reviews:

      3 out of 5 stars Largely unimpressive.......2005-11-24

      Don't expect any of the flamboyant thrash of their early work with this release. The notes of Promenade, which get repeated at each of the interludium tracks, sound like a first time guitar player practicing, painful. In fact, the sound is a little bit like it hasa been recorded at home.
      On the other hand, Gnomus, Bydtlo, Samuel, Limoges, Hut and Heroic Gate are worthy progressive instrumental pieces.
      The orchestrated versions are pretty bad, as it's all synth stuff.
      Worth a listen or if you find it on special.

      5 out of 5 stars Brilliant ending of a brilliant career?.......2001-10-10

      For almost a decade Mekong Delta impressed its audience with its unique blend of thrash metal, prog-rock and interpretations of classical pieces. They started to play parts of 'Pictures' on their first (self-titled) album - then they played The Hut Of Baba Yaga (The Hut On Chicken's Legs). Other 'Picture' - 'The Gnome' - was issued on same-titled single, later re-issued as a bonus track on both 'Music Of Erich Zann' and 'Dances Of Death'. On 'Dances' they played other epic piece by Mussorgski - 'Night On A Bare Mountain'.
      Pictures At An Excibition was composed for piano in 1874 by Modest Mussorgski. Later it was arranged for orchestra by Maurice Ravel. In 1996 Mekong Delta decided to put together the complete Pictures, and arrange it for rock group, AND for group and orchestra. This time, they toned down their sound, and both pieces they recorded earlier - Gnomus and Hut - sound a lot less thrashier, and much closer to Ravel's arrangement.
      As always, the album features excellent guitar work by Uwe Baltrusch and unique bassplaying by Ralf Hubert. Drum work by Peter Haas suits the music well, but I miss the style of Jorg Michael here (he played on Mekong Delta early albums).
      This is not the first time when a rock group tries to play Pictures. There was also an attempt by ELP in 1976 (exactly 20 years earlier!), but they added too much "rock'n'roll feeling" to it - and vocals! Mekong Delta tried to stay free from such influences - they tried to preserve the original spirit of the music, and just used other instruments to express it. And I can say they absolutely succeeded!
      All Mekong Delta albums progressed towards this release. An unfortunate outcome of this is that it turned to be their last album. Though not officially split, they've not released anything since then. I hope to be mistaken about that.

      4 out of 5 stars A bold undertaking...........2001-04-25

      To fully transcribe and perform Mussorgsky's classical masterpiece "Pictures at an exhibition" in a rock setting is a achievement in it self, but Mekong Delta pulls it off nicely! ELP has also done a version of "Pictures...", but this is far better; less rock'n'roll-ish, and more symphonic sounding... (..and without vocals, offcause!)

      There's two versions of the entire "Pictures at an exhibition" on the CD; one with, and one without orchestral keyboards simulating the string arrangements, and personally I prefer the former, more simplistic version.

      The production-values has also got to be mentioned, because the CD sounds absolutely brilliant; everything sounds bright, natural, dynamic and "open-ended". Definetly a joy to listen to if you are a fan of both avantgarde-rock and Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an exhibition"...
      Classics
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        		Classics
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        Manufacturer: Zardo
        ProductGroup: Music
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        ASIN: B0009SQ5B6
        Release Date: 2005-05-16

        Tracks:

        1. Interludium, Pt. 1
        2. Toccata
        3. Twilight Zone
        4. Gnome
        5. Hut of Baba Yaga
        6. Night on a Bare Mountain
        7. Interludium, Pt. 2
        8. El Colibri
        Pictures at an Exhibition
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          		Pictures at an Exhibition
          Mekong DeLta
          Manufacturer: Belym
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

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          ASIN: B00006CYAB
          Release Date: 2002-07-08

          Tracks:

          1. Promenade
          2. Gnomus Interludium
          3. Il Veccio Castello
          4. Interludium
          5. Tuileries (Dispute DeEnfants Apres Jeux)
          6. Bybtlo
          7. Interludium
          8. Ballet Fo The Unhatched Chicks
          9. Samuel Goldenberg Adn Schmuyle
          10. Promenade
          11. Limoges Le Marche (La Grande Nouvelle)
          12. Catacombae (Sepulcrum Romanum)
          13. Lingua Mortis
          14. The Hut On Chicken Legs
          15. The Heroic Gate (In The Old Capital Of Kiev)

          Album Description

          Great re-release from the masters of technical/progressive thrash metal that have been a huge inspiration to bands such as Death, Watchtower, Atheist and Meshuggah. Composed for piano in 1874 by Modest Mussorgski. 2002.
          Live at an Exhibition
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            		Live at an Exhibition
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            ASIN: B000091APC
            Release Date: 2004-01-06

            Tracks:

            1. Cure
            2. Transgression
            3. True Believers
            4. Night on a Bare Mountain
            5. Memories of Tomorrow
            6. Hut of Baba Yaga
            7. Heroes Grief
            8. True Lies
            9. Toccata

            Album Description

            Live compilation for the progressive metal act featuring material recorded October 13, 1991 in Dusseldorf (Tor 3) & October 14, 1991 (Hyde Park). Nine tracks. Zardoz.

            Music Track:

            1. Metal Guitars: High Voltage Instrumentals [Import]
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            3. Mixery [Import]
            4. Monolithe II
            5. Mr. Big In Japan [Live] [Import]
            6. Now I Eat Them
            7. O.T.T.
            8. One Night Only - Live [Live]
            9. Peace of Mind
            10. Perfect Weapon [Explicit Lyrics]

            Music Track

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