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If you were in your car during the summer of 2003, heard "Hey Girl" on the radio and felt the urge to turn the volume up, you know that the Delays can turn out a good pop tune. Their long-awaited debut Faded Seaside Glamour confirms their ability. The aforementioned single is here, along with the others--"Long Time Coming" and "Nearer Than Heaven"--and nine other guitar driven pop/rock songs, none of which disappoint. Although it could be said that the Delays are not the most original of pop bands, few would question their song writing or musicianship.
Greg Gilbert's almost falsetto vocal is the driving force; at times it sounds as if it's about to crack, but it never does. This is especially noticeable on "You Wear the Sun", one of the rockier numbers in the set, with a simple but stunning piano riff slipped in for good measure. "Stay Where You Are" stands out as being slightly different to the rest of the tracks on the album. It has a darker feel, with keyboards more prominent than the guitars; still, the melodies remain and it serves as a good contrast to the rest of the album.
"One Night Away" is a stomper of a song, reminiscent of the La's or Crowded House. There are also reminders of the Cocteau Twins, especially on the opening "Wanderlust". Such comparisons are fair, but the Delays are a fresh new band who produce good old-fashioned, sing-along pop music. --Jamie Clark
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DELAYS Faded Seaside Glamour (2004 UK 12-track CD album including the single Long Time Coming Nearer Than Heaven & Hey Girl)
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Jingle jangle guitars, soaring vocal harmonies and not a duff track in sight, what more could you ask for. The perfect companion for summer, buy it you fools, buy it now!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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I first heard of the delays back in 2003 when I heard 'Hey Girl' palyed by Mark & Lard show (now sadly deceased) on radio 1. It caught my attention but didn't strike me as amazing.
However I got the single the next week and was hooked. Then came Long Time Coming the best song of 2004 without doubt. Before you know it I'm going to see them live and have got their album.
If you haven't got this album why not? Yes Greg Gilbert the lead singer amy have a high voice at times, some of my relatives cannot distinguish whether its a man or woman singing at times, but forget that. All of the tracks on this album are brilliant, from the spine tingling 'Stay where you are' to the upbeat 'One Night Away', each song has its own character. Favoruite tracks have to be 'Bedroom scene' and 'Wanderlust' as well as 'Long Time Coming'. This album is a must have!
Underated album of 2004 I think! Can't wait for the next album.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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The Southampton based Delays havw finally released their long awaited debut, Faded Seaside Glamour set to propel them into the limelight. Awakening the beast, the atmospheric Wanderlust, is lush ozing with steel drums and harmonic vocals. Re-released, current single, Nearer Than Heaven is the star attraction with a strong chorus that will no doubt be the needed breakthrough. The Delays attract comparisons from mellow JJ72 to the La's, led by feminine sounding vocals (actually a bloke). The exciting start is continued by the refreshing Long Time Coming backed by the eerie guitars, which breezes along held as the entirety of the album is by luscious vocals. Musically the Delays are sublime, creating this charismatic atmospheric sound with a hint of attitude, will to prove they have the commercial ability they duly deserve. A soundtrack to the summer, this is a fantastic debut. Should be a hit!
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Sunshine on a shiny disc
Not one of my collection of several hundred albums has a more spectacular first three tracks than Delays debut Faded Seaside Glamour. Read more
Published 6 months ago by S. Jones
Summer Sunshine
Glorious album full of the kind of music to enliven even the grumpiest sole. Delightful, dreamy, uplifting from start to finish. Buy it!
Published 10 months ago by Labsmgr9
First album from the Delays
Have only recently discovered the Delays - surfing myspace music - and initially bought their new album, which is excellent, so thought i would delve into their back catalogue. Read more
Published 21 months ago by B. J. Pettitt
CD great DVD ok
Why oh why oh why aren't the Delays massive. They should be they tick all the right boxes great songs which are well performed and the vocalist sounds awl-sum. Read more
Published on 9 April 2010 by Stephen
great cd
heard the delays for the first time at a crowded house concert (they were actually better that crowded house). This cd is very good.
Published on 22 July 2009 by S. Lynch
'Nearer to Heaven'
Sluggish, half-witted drips like Stereophonics and Super Furry Animals would kill for just a smidgeon of the Delays' pop aesthetic and sensibilities. Read more
Published on 21 Nov 2008 by Paul Ess.
AWESOME
I remember being utterly amazed the first time I heard this album. To me the Delays sound is as unique as the Beach Boys must have been in the 60s. Read more
Published on 21 April 2008 by R. MCWATTIE
Brilliant band mildly disapointing album
I have been a big Delays fan since their 1st single. So I was looking forward to this album for a long time and I was slightly disapointed. Read more
Published on 22 April 2006 by Louis Mazzini
Amazing
This is quite simply the best album I have ever heard from a great British band. If all our bands were this good we would easily have the best music industry in the world. Read more
Published on 6 Feb 2005 by Will Page
Solid debut from an interesting British-band....
Southampton's Delays have offered up four-divine singles: Nearer Than Heaven, Hey Girl, Long Time Coming, &, er, Nearer Than Heaven. Read more
Published on 26 Sep 2004 by Jason Parkes
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