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20 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The recent resurgence of electronic music has been an interesting one to observe. It has manifested itself in a variety of forms. Initially a few years ago there were artists like Klaxons, Shiny Toy Guns and CSS who balanced the use of guitars, synths and various effects and samples. Then more recently Friendly Fires and Late of the Pier continued the trend before it was overtaken by a plethora of female vocalists to varrying degrees of success. Now though Delphic are taking it back for the bands.
Their debut album, `Acolyte', has been heralded as "the first great album of the decade" and has been compared to early New Order. I am as of yet unconvinced by both of these statements, but it is none the less a good offering. The whole album does run on an almost constant high from start to finish with glittering synths and crisp vocal harmonies. But if you peel off this glossy pop film there is actually something quite interesting underneath. They haven't just confined themselves to making radio friendly chart fillers that could have been oh so simple. Instead there is more focus on the actual music that drives the whole the beast. `Red Lights' and the title track are both prime examples of this where the clicking and bouncing rhythms take centre stage for much of the track and the vocals are used more as an instrument. Obviously there are also moments of pure pop with tracks like `Doubt' but because of the quality of the music underneath these also stand up to scrutiny.
Delphic then have produced an intriguing album with many very nice moments of both pop, and intelligent dance. It is well worth a listen as gems can be found within.
Their debut album, `Acolyte', has been heralded as "the first great album of the decade" and has been compared to early New Order. I am as of yet unconvinced by both of these statements, but it is none the less a good offering. The whole album does run on an almost constant high from start to finish with glittering synths and crisp vocal harmonies. But if you peel off this glossy pop film there is actually something quite interesting underneath. They haven't just confined themselves to making radio friendly chart fillers that could have been oh so simple. Instead there is more focus on the actual music that drives the whole the beast. `Red Lights' and the title track are both prime examples of this where the clicking and bouncing rhythms take centre stage for much of the track and the vocals are used more as an instrument. Obviously there are also moments of pure pop with tracks like `Doubt' but because of the quality of the music underneath these also stand up to scrutiny.
Delphic then have produced an intriguing album with many very nice moments of both pop, and intelligent dance. It is well worth a listen as gems can be found within.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Honestly, Delphic are one of the greatest bands i've had the pleasure of listening to for a while now. I bought the album because of the single 'Doubt', which really is a cut above all the singles out there at the moment. But listening to their other tracks proves their not just a one hit wonder.
The track 'Acolyte' is a superb piece of well crafted music. For nearly nine minutes long you would think it would be repetitive and somewhat boring to the ears, but with its mix of electronic beats and lack of lyrics, it is music in its raw and pure form.
The tracks 'Counterpoint' and 'Submission' are also fantastic. If you're wondering whether or not to buy this album, think no more for it is really worth a listen and you will not regret it. Delphic are going to make 2010.
The track 'Acolyte' is a superb piece of well crafted music. For nearly nine minutes long you would think it would be repetitive and somewhat boring to the ears, but with its mix of electronic beats and lack of lyrics, it is music in its raw and pure form.
The tracks 'Counterpoint' and 'Submission' are also fantastic. If you're wondering whether or not to buy this album, think no more for it is really worth a listen and you will not regret it. Delphic are going to make 2010.
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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Too much has been made of Delphic's supposed debt to New Order . Sure their are echoes, but which British dance act of the past ten years hasn't been influenced by our most criminally under rated dance band? On 'Acolyte' Delphic show that they've got much more to offer than mere pastiche. Their debut rattles, shakes and pulsates to its own internal logic. Played loud it's a party on its own, played quiet it has the depth and subtely to keep bringing you back time and again. There's a real emotional pull to songs such as 'Submission' and the more upbeat songs like 'Acolyte' and 'This Momentary' get you on your feet.
Get yourself a big PA system, flick on the lasers and lose yourself in the euphoria.
Get yourself a big PA system, flick on the lasers and lose yourself in the euphoria.
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Weird & Wonderful
Sometime around 2010, flicking through music channels, MTV2 (now MTVROCKS) played the music video for Delphic's second single 'Doubt'. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mr. J. F. Clarke
The modern day new order dephic superb !
They take the music from kraftwerk and the
German electronic sound , that plant rock hip
Hop styled !
Great live experience I hear !
Band to manage ha!
German electronic sound , that plant rock hip
Hop styled !
Great live experience I hear !
Band to manage ha!
Published 2 months ago by Attention to detail
Awesome
i heard Delphic on Jools Holland so bought this cd its been on my ipod ever since its awesome buy it now
Published 18 months ago by Mr. J. Clark
One overlooked influence is Orbital
I thought it had to be said. One track is very close to that band's 'Belfast' I think. After two rather promosing singles, the Delphic album itself is good (and better than, say,... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Stan FREDO
Without doubt the best album of 2010 so far
I stumbled across Delphic weeks ago after good reviews both from customer and critic alike, and I haven't been disappointed. Read more
Published 23 months ago by P. Garnett
Electro Euphoria down to a Fine Art.
Delphic are a relatively new band on the music scene, hailing from Greater Manchester they storm the charts with what can only be described and pure euphoric electronica with... Read more
Published on 25 Mar 2010 by I. Sidhu
A FULL Album
In the past I've bought albums because I liked a few of their songs and have been disappointed with the rest of the album before. Read more
Published on 23 Mar 2010 by V. Fry
It's good, but familiar
This is New Order with shinier production. But I like New Order and this is a good album.
Published on 15 Mar 2010 by Jase
Del Phonics Mancs are back in town
Most of the reviews i read about this album mention New order as main influence.
This album echoes distant flashes of the manc band but i don't think these are their... Read more
This album echoes distant flashes of the manc band but i don't think these are their... Read more
Published on 6 Mar 2010 by P. M. Neves
electro yearning - very mancunian!
love the synths and the melancholy / melody - and of course it is reminiscent of new order! but it is not 100% derivative either. Read more
Published on 26 Feb 2010 by Mr. N. Batra
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