The Principle of Doubt | ||||
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Released | 1989 | |||
Genre | Progressive metal, thrash metal | |||
Length | 40:07 | |||
Label | AAARRG Music | |||
Producer | Ralph Hubert | |||
Mekong Delta chronology | ||||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Prog Archives | [1] |
From the Dust Returned | (8.75/10) [2] |
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All music composed by Ralph Hubert, except where indicated. Lyrics by Mekong Delta. Arrangements for group and orchestra of track 6 by Mekong Delta, arrangements for drum and bass of track 9 by Michael and Hubert.
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