Past in Different Ways

Infobox Album |
Name = Past In Different Ways
Type = Album
Artist = Michael Kiske


Released = May 9, 2008
Recorded =
Genre = Acoustic, Power metal
Length =
| Producer = Michael Kiske
Reviews =
*Metal Rules Rating|2|5 [http://www.metal-rules.com/review/viewreview.php?month=August&year=2008&pos=397 link]

Last album = "Kiske" (2006)
This album = "Past in Different Ways" (2008)
Next album =

"Past in Different Ways" is the fourth solo album of Michael Kiske. It features acoustic renditions of songs written by Kiske during his time in Helloween and one new track. This came as a surprise to fans considering Kiske has stated adamantly for years about leaving the world of Helloween and heavy metal behind him (though he has been participating in numerous heavy metal projects like Avantasia and Aina since leaving Helloween). The album received a rather mixed critical support. A major critical point was the fact that the songs were nearly the same as original just played with an acoustic guitar. It lacked any real new or innovative arrangements and was seen by some as a cynical money making excercise.

It was released in 9 May 2008 with cover art credited to Carl André Beckston.

Track listing

# "You Always Walk Alone"
# "We Got The Right"
# "I Believe"
# "Longing"
# "Your Turn"
# "Kids Of The Century"
# "In The Night"
# "Going Home"
# "A Little Time"
# "When The Sinner"
# "Different Ways" (The New Track)

Credits

Band members

* Michael Kiske – vocals, guitar, keyboard
* Sandro Giampietro – guitars
* Fontaine Burnett – bass guitar
* Karsten Nagel – drums

Guest musicians

* Hanmari Spiegel – violins, piano on track 10.
* George Spiegel – accordion, trombone
* Benny Brown – trumpet on track 2.