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Time

Mercyful Fate

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Album Review

Like its predecessor (the comeback disc In the Shadows), Time has a mostly original Mercyful Fate lineup delivering strong material that might not exactly stand up to the group's best early-'80s work, but still packs a nasty horror-metal punch. As always, the distinctive frontman King Diamond leads the way on Time with his epic (if a little silly) lyrics and bizarre vocal range that defined the group's sound. Often overshadowed by Diamond's theatrics, the other bandmembers (guitarist Hank Sherman, bassist Sharlee D'Angelo, and relative newcomer Snowy Shaw on drums) do their usual fine job cranking out retro and near thrash metal riffs with biting precision. The sprawling "Lady in Black" is a clear standout, with its superior guitar grooves and relatively melodic and intelligible vocals. Other choice cuts include the crushing opener, "Nightmare Be Thy Name," and the title track, "Time. If there was any concern that In the Shadows was going to be a one-off treat exclusively designed for nostalgic old-timers, Time proved that Mercyful Fate was back and ready to build upon its massive '80s underground metal reputation.

Customer Reviews

Some great tunes here.

I was thankful to see this released, but I am critical of MF and KD, as I know what great things are possible from King. There are some very dull tunes among some greats here...a problem that would plague all later MF and KD albums. Still, 4 stars for the great "Angel of Light" and "Lady In Black" being here. The title track is a great listen also, but there is some lazy songwriting and lyrics (in my opinion) on such tunes as "The Mad Arab" (ridiculous bore which somehow spawned a equally boring sequal!), "The Witches' Dance", and I expected much more from "Castillo del Mortes" than it is. But, like I said, I am critical because I can hear when time has been spent on a great tune, or hurried along for basically filler material. There should be no fillers with this band, as they have shown that they are capable of amazing and innovative work. Nonetheless, like King? Buy it, you'll love it.

Best effort after reformation!

This is Mercyful Fate's best effort since their reformation in the early 90's. The songs are strong and heavy but over a bit more melody than their other albums. My favorite song on this disc is "Time" as it is quite possibly one of the most beautiful metal songs ever written! Haunting and sad!

great album

buy it

Biography

Formed: 1981 in Copenhagen, Denmark

Genre: Rock

Years Active: '80s, '90s

Danish band featuring vocalist King Diamond, guitarists Hank Shermann and Michael Denner, bassist Timi Hansen, and drummer Kim Ruzz. Mercyful Fate won a large cult following thanks to their dramatic lyrics, showing a Gothic obsession with evil and the occult, and Diamond's amazing vocal range, which shifted from a low growl to a banshee scream, plus the interplay of Shermann and Denner. The band broke up after two full-length albums owing to differences of opinion about what direction the group should...
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