Indeed it may feel like that way, when the dynamics & fx are not in the face so much, kinda feels dark in certain sections but i'm really enjoying this Luke terry remix, plenty of fx to enjoy. Each to their own I guess.
Didn't particularly stand out on first few listens esp. on the Pure Trance compilation, but this has somewhat grown on me. It's understated and mellow. The acid riffs and FX contribute nicely to the atmosphere. The buildup arguably better than the main melodic section in my opinion.