Swedish gothic rocker THE MIST OF AVALON are right now in search of a new label home. To support their undertaking the band here and there gives certification of earlier work away. But to me it is a moot question whether it makes sense…
Anyway, this EP released back in 2001 offers solid but unspectacular gothic rock ranging in the traditional field of Sisters Of Mercy and old The Mission. You cannot do anything wrong with it, provided that there is a minimum of technical and compositional skills, but there is also not to expect a high rating. While lead singer Aram Yildiz gives additional charm with his pleasing and naturally sounding voice, the songs are lacking of character. So it happens that the Sister cover Some Kind Of Stranger keeps a low profile between all the other tracks, no matter if they have more a rocking attitude (Tears, This Time) or a quiet one (The Witch, In My Dreams).
Altogether, Tears it is pretty nice to listen to, with a beautifully melancholic charisma but nothing essential …