Tales from the Netherlands
Mystery · 2014
108 min · 12 tracks · progressive rock
A seamless blend of ethereal melodies and intricate arrangements encapsulating the essence of progressive rock.
Top tracks — play these first
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Another Day — This nearly 20-minute epic serves as the centerpiece of the album, showcasing potent thematic development and masterful musicianship that defines the band's identity.
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As I Am — With its emotive lyrics and dynamic shifts in tempo, this track exemplifies Mystery's ability to blend personal introspection with complex musical structures.
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Sailing on a Wing — This song features lush instrumentation and soaring vocals, capturing the essence of escapism that permeates the album's narrative arc.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- gradual builds and payoffs
- wave-like pacing throughout
- contemplative late-night moods
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2014, Tales from the Netherlands marked Mystery's fifth studio album, following their critically acclaimed release, The World Is a Game. At this point in their career, the band had established a distinctive sound characterized by complex compositions and theatrical elements, continuing to build on their legacy within the progressive rock genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Symphony X· Transatlantic· The Flower Kings
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Unveil the Mystery 1:27
- 2 As I Am 5:49
- 3 Dear Someone 6:52
- 4 Sailing on a Wing 5:00
- 5 Wolf 5:38
- 6 Another Day 19:42
Disc 2
- 1 Pride 12:19
- 2 Through Different Eyes 22:16
- 3 Time Goes By 6:44
- 4 Travel to the Night 9:26
- 5 The Preacher’s Fall 4:58
- 6 Between Love and Hate 7:50
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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