"Mysterious Times" is a song by German production group

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featuring British singer

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. It was released on 1 August 1998 as the second single from their second album, '' Life Goes On'' (1998). The song peaked at number two in the United Kingdom, giving Sash! their fourth number-two single. In the United States, it peaked at number 11 on the ''

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chart.

Critical reception

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stated that "Mysterious Times" is "arguably his best single", describing it as a "subtle attempt at progressive

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." A reviewer from '' Daily Record'' commented, "

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guru Sash! is in disappointing form here as he takes his production expertise to a previously undiscovered level of bland." The newspaper also complimented