The Mind's I [Bonus Tracks] (1997)

By their third long-player (and second since the traumatizing defection of original singer Anders Fridén), The Mind's I, Dark Tranquility were making very positive strides, gaining in confidence, but still playing serious catch-up to In Flames and At the Gates in the battle of the Gothenburg extreme metal bands. Yes, their dated and overly laborious early-'90s Swedish death metal habits had by now largely and wisely been replaced by more economical (read: shorter) songwriting, their melodies were ever more evident within ... Read More

By their third long-player (and second since the traumatizing defection of original singer Anders Fridén), The Mind's I, Dark Tranquility were making very positive strides, gaining in confidence, but still playing serious catch-up to In Flames and At the Gates in the battle of the Gothenburg extreme metal bands. Yes, their dated and overly laborious early-'90s Swedish death metal habits had by now largely and wisely been replaced by more economical (read: shorter) songwriting, their melodies were ever more evident within the ruling metallic mayhem, and former guitarist Mikael Stanne had fully come into his own as a lead vocalist, but that didn't mean that speedy new offerings like "Scythe, Rage and Roses" and "Dissolution Factor Red" were inspired enough to fully stand out from the pack. And as proven by the surprising female lead vocal heard in "Insanity's Crescendo," the part-acoustic, part-industrial title track, and the undoubtedly interesting but very much schizophrenic "Dreamlore Degenerate" and "Hedon," DT were still experimenting with all manner of ulterior motives in search a distinctive voice with which to challenge their inner-city rivals. As it was, even The Mind's I's top candidates, such as "Zodijakyl Light," "Still Moving Sinews," and "Tidal Tantrum," merely provided a preview of the successful melodic death metal formula yet to come, but it would take additional trials by its immediate successor, 1999's Projector (the arrival of keyboardist Martin Brändström, Stanne's short-lived adoption of clean, warbling singing tones), to pave the way for Dark Tranquility's astounding coming-of-age magnum opus, 2000's Haven. [In 2005 Century Media reissued the album with bonus tracks, including videos.] ~ Eduardo Rivadavia, Rovi Read Less

• All from $11.99
• Used Music from $11.99

• All Copies (1)
• CD (1)
• Choose Release (1)

• Music Details
• Seller
• Sort Seller Rating Price: Low to High Price: High to Low Condition Condition: Reverse Release Date Release Date: Rev Sellers Near Me

• CD, Very Good 2005, Century Media UPC: 727701826127 See Item Details ▾

  Half Price Books Inc HIGH Dallas, TX, USA

  $11.99 $16.98 Add to Cart Add this copy of The Mind's I (U.S. Deluxe) to cart. $11.99, very good condition, Sold by Half Price Books Inc rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2012 by Century Media.

  	Edition: 2005, Century Media CD, Very Good	Details: UPC: 727701826127 Discs: 1 Label: Century Media Released: 05/15/2012 Alibris ID: 17876211561	Shipping Options: Standard Shipping: $4.99 Trackable Expedited: $9.19 Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
  Seller's Description: Very good. Providing great media since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Cases may show some wear. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
  ► Contact This Seller
  Hide Details ▴

2005, Century Media UPC: 727701826127 CD See All from $11.99