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Mermaid Kiss - "Etarlis"
[Self-Financed, 2007]
Mermaid Kiss - Etarlis
Tracklist:

01. Prelude
02. A Different Sky
03. Walking With Ghosts
04. Dark Cover
05. Nowhere To Hide
06. Siren Song
07. A Sea Change
a. The Lighthouse
b. The Running Tide
c. In Deep
d. Slide and Sway
e. In Deep (Reprise)
08. Shadow Girl
09. Beat The Drum
10. Crayola Skies
11. The City Of Clouds (Qway-Lin)

"Etarlis" is the second full length album of the British prog-rock band Mermaid Kiss. Mermaid Kiss are not a prog-rock act per se, but more an art-rock. The main approach is based on female vocals and acoustic guitars, while electric guitars are used sparingly. The overall outcome is very interesting and unique. There are not many bands that combine these sound elements in the way of Mermaid Kiss. Despite lacking power and nerve, "Etarlis" is a gently and sensible story that relaxes and intrigues at the same time. It recreates a warm atmosphere, with a fairytale essence, and transmits a positive feeling. Surely the final result would be better, if more electricity was added, but this is just my opinion (actually my imagination). There are a lot of moving moments in this fine-produced album, such as the epic "The City of Clouds (Qway-Lin)" and "Nowhere to Hide" that will make the fans of art-rock rejoice. In other details, "Etarlis" is a concept album, which narrates the adventures of two friends in a foreign and unfriendly world. The band has invested much on this concept and has created a specialized website, which you can find at www.etarlis.co.uk. Friends of prog/art rock are strongly encouraged to approach the band and purchase "Etarlis", which is a very significant release for prog-rock, as the awards it collected testify.

Rating: 7/10 Reviewer: Giannis Tsakonas Rating Guide
Band info

Genre:
Art Rock

Country:
U.K.

Official Website(s):
www.mermaidkiss.co.uk

Label's Website(s):
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Current Line-up
Evelyn Downing (Vocals, flute, keyboards, harmonies)
Jamie Field (Guitars, bass)
Andrew Garman (Keyboards, piano, bass, drums)
Nigel Hooton (Rhythm and lead guitars)
Kate Belcher (Vocals, guitars, harmonies)
Wendy Marks (Oboe, bassoon, recorders, double bass)
Discography
The Mermaid Kiss Album [2003]
Salt On Skin [2006]
Etarlis [2007]
 
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