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SOMEWHERE IN THE DARK
DEEP THOUGHT
2002 , SWITZERLAND - Out of print/Fuori stampa
Label: DEEP THOUGHT
ALBUM REVIEW
Somewhere In The Dark is the culmination of what the band previously released on their two independent EPs, Morphios and Shadows Of The Past, adding 4 additional tracks. This album was released in 2002 two years after the EPs. Deep Thought are a prog band in the style of early Marillion, Jadis, IQ, Pendragon, Pallas, et al. The highlight element to Deep Thought is the guitar work of Marcel Oehler which features his most prominent performance with a tone that is bright and brassy. His sound is influenced by Steve Rothery – when you hear his liquid guitar playing, you can't help but think of the Marillion guitarist. While not a lowlight, the least impressive element is in the vocal department. Pat Merz' voice is not a bad voice, it just seems a little "wrong" at times on some notes, a little flat. The keyboards (Dominick Pfleghaar) are at the forefront alongside guitar and vocals, though throbbing drums (Martin Altenbach) take over for the choruses. Deep Thought are fairly decent and do have some interesting ideas, but there isn't enough, I feel, that will allow them to truly stand out on their own, to break free of the pack of generic "neo-prog" bands. (S.Sollow)
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