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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The brothers Gilbert (Greg - lead vocals/guitar and Aaron -
keyboards/vocals) and Fox (Colin - bass/vocals and Rowly -
drums) have delivered a thoroughly splendid fourth album.
'Star Tiger Star Ariel' has been given a big sound by
producer Duncan Lewis who has known them since his
involvement in their 2004 debut 'Faded Seaside Glamour'.
There are eleven songs in the collection and I had little
difficulty in finding something to like about all of them.
Things start quietly enough, on opening track 'Find A Home -
New Forest Shaker', with a nicely wobbly synth motif but
little by little the song finds its feet through the delightfully
dreamlike melody of the vocal line and Mr Gilbert's confident
falsetto performance. An elegant invention.
Harmonic structure is one of the band's strengths, whether in the
densely-layered instrumental arrangements or the often magical
soaring vocal lines, there is always something interesting going on;
sometimes it's there right between your eyes (ears?), sometimes
almost hidden but still pulsing and alive deep within the mix.
'The Lost Estate' is the stuff of grand gesture sensitively
managed. The drum sound, here and elsewhere, is epic. Rowly
is a big hitter, no doubt about it! The number chugs along
manfully and even if the chorus is a bit cheesy in a Bon Jovi
kind of way it is nonetheless delivered with confident panache.
The band occasionally make me think of early 80's XTC. Something
about the chiming guitar, bold rhythmic designs and unbridled
energy. 'Shanghaied' is a good example of a fine ensemble letting
go and enjoying themselves (...and oh Mr Rowly you certainly know
your way around that drum kit!!)
'In Brilliant Sunsine' brought a big smile to my face. Mr Gilbert
whoops for all he's worth and delivers one of his finest performances
on the album. It's a bit of an old-fashioned grinder truth-be-told
but I really couldn't give a tuppeny-toad when a song can make me
feel quite as good as this one did.
On the quieter side of the fence 'Hold Fire' stands out as a
particularly affecting construction. It wouldn't sound too out of
place is an episode of 'Glee' (and I do mean that in the kindest
possible way!). Lovely tune. Lovely vocals. Just lovely really.
'Moment Gone', too, strikes a somewhat more laconic pose. Another
cracking tune saturated with warm, glowing harmonies.
Final track 'Star Tiger Star Ariel' brings the project to a rousing
close by way of a wonderfully anachronictic 70's-style riff and
some canny keyboard and vocal decorations which drag it kicking and
biting into the present century. A little bit loopy but loveable!
Delays can be justly proud of their achievement and Southampton can too!
Highly Recommended.
keyboards/vocals) and Fox (Colin - bass/vocals and Rowly -
drums) have delivered a thoroughly splendid fourth album.
'Star Tiger Star Ariel' has been given a big sound by
producer Duncan Lewis who has known them since his
involvement in their 2004 debut 'Faded Seaside Glamour'.
There are eleven songs in the collection and I had little
difficulty in finding something to like about all of them.
Things start quietly enough, on opening track 'Find A Home -
New Forest Shaker', with a nicely wobbly synth motif but
little by little the song finds its feet through the delightfully
dreamlike melody of the vocal line and Mr Gilbert's confident
falsetto performance. An elegant invention.
Harmonic structure is one of the band's strengths, whether in the
densely-layered instrumental arrangements or the often magical
soaring vocal lines, there is always something interesting going on;
sometimes it's there right between your eyes (ears?), sometimes
almost hidden but still pulsing and alive deep within the mix.
'The Lost Estate' is the stuff of grand gesture sensitively
managed. The drum sound, here and elsewhere, is epic. Rowly
is a big hitter, no doubt about it! The number chugs along
manfully and even if the chorus is a bit cheesy in a Bon Jovi
kind of way it is nonetheless delivered with confident panache.
The band occasionally make me think of early 80's XTC. Something
about the chiming guitar, bold rhythmic designs and unbridled
energy. 'Shanghaied' is a good example of a fine ensemble letting
go and enjoying themselves (...and oh Mr Rowly you certainly know
your way around that drum kit!!)
'In Brilliant Sunsine' brought a big smile to my face. Mr Gilbert
whoops for all he's worth and delivers one of his finest performances
on the album. It's a bit of an old-fashioned grinder truth-be-told
but I really couldn't give a tuppeny-toad when a song can make me
feel quite as good as this one did.
On the quieter side of the fence 'Hold Fire' stands out as a
particularly affecting construction. It wouldn't sound too out of
place is an episode of 'Glee' (and I do mean that in the kindest
possible way!). Lovely tune. Lovely vocals. Just lovely really.
'Moment Gone', too, strikes a somewhat more laconic pose. Another
cracking tune saturated with warm, glowing harmonies.
Final track 'Star Tiger Star Ariel' brings the project to a rousing
close by way of a wonderfully anachronictic 70's-style riff and
some canny keyboard and vocal decorations which drag it kicking and
biting into the present century. A little bit loopy but loveable!
Delays can be justly proud of their achievement and Southampton can too!
Highly Recommended.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Having set impossibly high standards of melodic songwriting with their previous albums, somehow Delays have taken their sound to new heights. With the completely unexpected melancholy of opener "Find a home", Delays announce their ambition boldly, traversing a wide stylistic canvas whilst never losing their knack for a tune. "Lost Estate" is "Valentine" in wide-screen, "May 45" takes the sky-scraping joy of "Nearer than heaven" and marries it to a new found aggression, whilst "In Brilliant Sunshine" sees Aarons finest vocal to date.
But where "Star Tiger, Star Ariel" truly impresses is in it's brave experimentation. Beautiful, lilting instrumentals tie the tracks together into one, continuous journey that underscores a new found lyricism.
Delays have always existed outside of fashion, forging their own musical path and with "Star Tiger, Star Ariel", that world has become a darker, more intriguing place to be. Highly recommended.
But where "Star Tiger, Star Ariel" truly impresses is in it's brave experimentation. Beautiful, lilting instrumentals tie the tracks together into one, continuous journey that underscores a new found lyricism.
Delays have always existed outside of fashion, forging their own musical path and with "Star Tiger, Star Ariel", that world has become a darker, more intriguing place to be. Highly recommended.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
After dropping the ball with Everything's The Rush, Delays are back on song with their 4th studio album.
Whilst it doesn't have the disco stomp of "Valentine" (You See Colours) or the innovation of "Stay Where You Are" (Faded Seaside Glamour), it has some excellent riffs (Title Track), some brilliant choruses (The Lost Estate) and the same helium vocals that have become Delays trademark.
Why they aren't bigger in the UK is anyone's guess. This album is worthy of your attention, whether you own their other albums or not.
Whilst it doesn't have the disco stomp of "Valentine" (You See Colours) or the innovation of "Stay Where You Are" (Faded Seaside Glamour), it has some excellent riffs (Title Track), some brilliant choruses (The Lost Estate) and the same helium vocals that have become Delays trademark.
Why they aren't bigger in the UK is anyone's guess. This album is worthy of your attention, whether you own their other albums or not.
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Superb
Having purchased a copy of all three of the Delays' previous albums, i purchased a copy of Star Tiger, Star Ariel without hearing any of the material. It does not disappoint. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mark Tong
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Come on people why can't you see that Delays are the greatest UK band of the noughties. This album is their best yet revealing hidden depths on repeated listens. Read more
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Published 21 months ago by Richard Self
Best Ever
This is delays at their best, That`s All I Can Realey say. Keep up the good work boy`s
Published 21 months ago by Mr. G. T. Davis
Back to their best
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I remember when I first heard Nearer Than Heaven on xfm - whilst cycling to work in London many years ago. I can still visualise it now. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Adam Freeman
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Delays are one of these unsung bands who are very talented and produce amazing material and rely on a loyal fanbase. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Muso
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