THE MISSION
"CARVED IN SAND"
1990
AMELIA - Opener to the album and is a great song albeit the subject matter is child
abuse. Superbly written lyrics about a Amelia being "daddy's favourite
girl" and daddy telling her not to tell mummy about it. Disturbing
theme but brilliantly crafted to get the message across very bluntly.
Ends with the line "damn your daddy to hell". Harsh lyrics but great
song with a good message!
INTO THE BLUE - Similar to the songs on the debut album "God's Own Medicine", a stripped back mid tempo
rocker making the most of Wayne Hussey's superb vocals and some Classic Rock
guitars.
BUTTERFLY ON A WHEEL - A great lilting Rock ballad delivered in Wayne's haunting, passionate
vocal. Emotional and epic. One of my favourites from the band and a big dingle for them.
SEA OF LOVE - Starts with a very Eastern influence and merges into a similar vein to
that of previous hit "Wasteland" with some Psychedelic and Classic Rock
moments.
DELIVERANCE - A Gothic Rock anthem that delivers, no pun intended, the melodious medieval guitars The Mission
are famous for, and a huge thumping rhythmic beat throughout. The
chorus is one of those you sing at the top of your voice letting out all
that frustration and angst.
GRAPES OF WRATH - Beautiful soft ballad and I assume it is about the novel by John
Steinbeck as it mentions certain elements of the book in the lyrics. A
really lovely chillout song.
BELIEF - Brilliant
rocker with some Progressive Rock, some Classic Rock and Heavy Rock
elements. A 7 and a half minute epic Rock song. Great stuff!
PARADISE (WILL SHINE LIKE THE MOON) - An Acoustic uptempo almost Irish Folk style until just after 2 minutes
it crashes into Iron Maiden territory with some real Heavy Metal leanings.
HUNGRY AS THE HUNTER - A little of a Punk Rock track with some Progressive Rock guitars thrown
in for good measure. Fast paced and bouncing all the way through!
Superb track for the old Punks!
LOVELY - This track ends the album and is just under 2 minutes long. Lots of atmospheric
everyday life background noises while Wayne delivers some really nice
lyrics with some Acoustics joining him. Short and sweet end to a great
album.
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