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69 of 70 people found the following review helpful
By IndieBoy
Format:Audio CD
Darren Hayes is, it seems, not only one of the finest (if most underrated) singers and songwriters of our generation, he is also a master of reinvention.
After the so-so 'Spin' that was all a bit Justin Timberlake (but before Justin Timberlake), Hayes returned with the superb, but impossible to pigeon-hole 'Tension and the Spark'. Where the first was ballady and RnB-inspired, designed to follow in the wake of Savage Garden, the follow up was a huge departure - dark electronica, moody atmospherics, and inspired but self-loathing lyrics. It sounded like Mirwais and Depeche Mode in a bad mood, but with great melodies. It freaked his label out, and they parted ways.
'This Delicate Thing We've Made' is released on Hayes' own label and is, presumably, the record he's been wanting to make for years. And now he's his own boss, he's doing everything his own way. Bizarrely, it's the most commercial-sounding thing he's ever done. His old record label must be kicking themselves.
It's a double-disc (25 track) pop opus. It is a deeply felt, moving, and ultimatey thunderingly joyous celebration of life and of pop music. Though the tracks vary in style and genre, often deliberately sequenced so as to draw attention to their differences ('Setting Sun' followed by 'A Hundred Challenging Things' is one of the most dramatic changes of mood I've ever heard), together they form a whole that is one of the most enjoyable and one of the most intelligent pop albums of the last decade.
It seems inspired by, and certainly deserves to be regarded alongsde, albums such as Kate Bush's 'Hounds of Love', Madonna's 'Ray of Light', U2's 'Achtung Baby', Prince's 'LoveSexy', Tears for Fears 'Seeds of Love' and Peter Gabriels 'So'.... Read more ›
After the so-so 'Spin' that was all a bit Justin Timberlake (but before Justin Timberlake), Hayes returned with the superb, but impossible to pigeon-hole 'Tension and the Spark'. Where the first was ballady and RnB-inspired, designed to follow in the wake of Savage Garden, the follow up was a huge departure - dark electronica, moody atmospherics, and inspired but self-loathing lyrics. It sounded like Mirwais and Depeche Mode in a bad mood, but with great melodies. It freaked his label out, and they parted ways.
'This Delicate Thing We've Made' is released on Hayes' own label and is, presumably, the record he's been wanting to make for years. And now he's his own boss, he's doing everything his own way. Bizarrely, it's the most commercial-sounding thing he's ever done. His old record label must be kicking themselves.
It's a double-disc (25 track) pop opus. It is a deeply felt, moving, and ultimatey thunderingly joyous celebration of life and of pop music. Though the tracks vary in style and genre, often deliberately sequenced so as to draw attention to their differences ('Setting Sun' followed by 'A Hundred Challenging Things' is one of the most dramatic changes of mood I've ever heard), together they form a whole that is one of the most enjoyable and one of the most intelligent pop albums of the last decade.
It seems inspired by, and certainly deserves to be regarded alongsde, albums such as Kate Bush's 'Hounds of Love', Madonna's 'Ray of Light', U2's 'Achtung Baby', Prince's 'LoveSexy', Tears for Fears 'Seeds of Love' and Peter Gabriels 'So'.... Read more ›
32 of 33 people found the following review helpful
By IndieBoy
Format:Audio CD
Darren Hayes is, it seems, not only one of the finest (if most underrated) singers and songwriters of our generation, he is also a master of reinvention.
After the so-so 'Spin' that was all a bit Justin Timberlake (but before Justin Timberlake), Hayes returned with the superb, but impossible to pigeon-hole 'Tension and the Spark'. Where the first was ballady and RnB-inspired, designed to follow in the wake of Savage Garden, the follow up was a huge departure - dark electronica, moody atmospherics, and inspired but self-loathing lyrics. It sounded like Mirwais and Depeche Mode in a bad mood, but with great melodies. It freaked his label out, and they parted ways.
'This Delicate Thing We've Made' is released on Hayes' own label and is, presumably, the record he's been wanting to make for years. And now he's his own boss, he's doing everything his own way. Bizarrely, it's the most commercial-sounding thing he's ever done. His old record label must be kicking themselves.
It's a double-disc (25 track) pop opus. It is a deeply felt, moving, and ultimatey thunderingly joyous celebration of life and of pop music. Though the tracks vary in style and genre, often deliberately sequenced so as to draw attention to their differences ('Setting Sun' followed by 'A Hundred Challenging Things' is one of the most dramatic changes of mood I've ever heard), together they form a whole that is one of the most enjoyable and one of the most intelligent pop albums of the last decade.
It seems inspired by, and certainly deserves to be regarded alongsde, albums such as Kate Bush's 'Hounds of Love', Madonna's 'Ray of Light', U2's 'Achtung Baby', Prince's 'LoveSexy', Tears for Fears 'Seeds of Love' and Peter Gabriels 'So'.... Read more ›
After the so-so 'Spin' that was all a bit Justin Timberlake (but before Justin Timberlake), Hayes returned with the superb, but impossible to pigeon-hole 'Tension and the Spark'. Where the first was ballady and RnB-inspired, designed to follow in the wake of Savage Garden, the follow up was a huge departure - dark electronica, moody atmospherics, and inspired but self-loathing lyrics. It sounded like Mirwais and Depeche Mode in a bad mood, but with great melodies. It freaked his label out, and they parted ways.
'This Delicate Thing We've Made' is released on Hayes' own label and is, presumably, the record he's been wanting to make for years. And now he's his own boss, he's doing everything his own way. Bizarrely, it's the most commercial-sounding thing he's ever done. His old record label must be kicking themselves.
It's a double-disc (25 track) pop opus. It is a deeply felt, moving, and ultimatey thunderingly joyous celebration of life and of pop music. Though the tracks vary in style and genre, often deliberately sequenced so as to draw attention to their differences ('Setting Sun' followed by 'A Hundred Challenging Things' is one of the most dramatic changes of mood I've ever heard), together they form a whole that is one of the most enjoyable and one of the most intelligent pop albums of the last decade.
It seems inspired by, and certainly deserves to be regarded alongsde, albums such as Kate Bush's 'Hounds of Love', Madonna's 'Ray of Light', U2's 'Achtung Baby', Prince's 'LoveSexy', Tears for Fears 'Seeds of Love' and Peter Gabriels 'So'.... Read more ›
22 of 25 people found the following review helpful
By IndieBoy
Format:Audio CD
Darren Hayes is, it seems, not only one of the finest (if most underrated) singers and songwriters of our generation, he is also a master of reinvention.
After the so-so 'Spin' that was all a bit Justin Timberlake (but before Justin Timberlake), Hayes returned with the superb, but impossible to pigeon-hole 'Tension and the Spark'. Where the first was ballady and RnB-inspired, designed to follow in the wake of Savage Garden, the follow up was a huge departure - dark electronica, moody atmospherics, and inspired but self-loathing lyrics. It sounded like Mirwais and Depeche Mode in a bad mood, but with great melodies. It freaked his label out, and they parted ways.
'This Delicate Thing We've Made' is released on Hayes' own label and is, presumably, the record he's been wanting to make for years. And now he's his own boss, he's doing everything his own way. Bizarrely, it's the most commercial-sounding thing he's ever done. His old record label must be kicking themselves.
It's a double-disc (25 track) pop opus. It is a deeply felt, moving, and ultimatey thunderingly joyous celebration of life and of pop music. Though the tracks vary in style and genre, often deliberately sequenced so as to draw attention to their differences ('Setting Sun' followed by 'A Hundred Challenging Things' is one of the most dramatic changes of mood I've ever heard), together they form a whole that is one of the most enjoyable and one of the most intelligent pop albums of the last decade.
It seems inspired by, and certainly deserves to be regarded alongsde, albums such as Kate Bush's 'Hounds of Love', Madonna's 'Ray of Light', U2's 'Achtung Baby', Prince's 'LoveSexy', Tears for Fears 'Seeds of Love' and Peter Gabriels 'So'.... Read more ›
After the so-so 'Spin' that was all a bit Justin Timberlake (but before Justin Timberlake), Hayes returned with the superb, but impossible to pigeon-hole 'Tension and the Spark'. Where the first was ballady and RnB-inspired, designed to follow in the wake of Savage Garden, the follow up was a huge departure - dark electronica, moody atmospherics, and inspired but self-loathing lyrics. It sounded like Mirwais and Depeche Mode in a bad mood, but with great melodies. It freaked his label out, and they parted ways.
'This Delicate Thing We've Made' is released on Hayes' own label and is, presumably, the record he's been wanting to make for years. And now he's his own boss, he's doing everything his own way. Bizarrely, it's the most commercial-sounding thing he's ever done. His old record label must be kicking themselves.
It's a double-disc (25 track) pop opus. It is a deeply felt, moving, and ultimatey thunderingly joyous celebration of life and of pop music. Though the tracks vary in style and genre, often deliberately sequenced so as to draw attention to their differences ('Setting Sun' followed by 'A Hundred Challenging Things' is one of the most dramatic changes of mood I've ever heard), together they form a whole that is one of the most enjoyable and one of the most intelligent pop albums of the last decade.
It seems inspired by, and certainly deserves to be regarded alongsde, albums such as Kate Bush's 'Hounds of Love', Madonna's 'Ray of Light', U2's 'Achtung Baby', Prince's 'LoveSexy', Tears for Fears 'Seeds of Love' and Peter Gabriels 'So'.... Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect
Great cd, well worth not only for the quality but also the "rarity" that is to find this item. As for delivery only have praise, arrived at the exact estimated day... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Ru...
1.0 out of 5 stars
no packaging !!!!
No packaging!!!! It looks like a used one!!!
How can I send it as a gift to my boyfriend!!!
I totally don't like it!
How can I send it as a gift to my boyfriend!!!
I totally don't like it!
Published 3 months ago by Xuejin Liu
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Album since Savage Garden
On this double album Darren has experimented with different sounds, musically and vocally. Very interesting and personal lyrics that express the true life experiences of the... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Rose
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing
This cd is amazing, really stirs your emotions, his songs are really heartfelt. If you like darren hayes you must get this cd.
Published 5 months ago by jacqueline g bassett
5.0 out of 5 stars
Darren Hayes......MAGIC!
Brilliant,superb,magic! Darren Hayes is one of the most under rated singer/songwriters ever.Sheer musical bliss,the man is fantastic! Buy it and find out! Read more
Published 7 months ago by Peter Rabbit 1962
2.0 out of 5 stars
Item not new as advertised
Despite purchasing a 'new product' the CD is without the original packaging and the plastic case is full of scratches. The CDs themselves seem in good condition. Read more
Published 18 months ago by N. Jonaswar
1.0 out of 5 stars
Oh dear...
Having been a fan of Savage Garden and subsequent DH music this seemed like an obvious purchase. The other reviews here are mixed but it's difficult to tell with such a swing of... Read more
Published on 6 Feb 2011 by Steve
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great CD
Great music by a great artist. Love some of the sounds used in the songs and the words used and titles. Brilliant and brilliant price!
Published on 3 Dec 2010 by Jess_The_Crazy
1.0 out of 5 stars
Self absorbed and disappointing
Darren said if you like his previous album, the Tension and the Spark, you'll like this....how wrong he was in my case.
I loved the the Tension and the Spark. Read more
I loved the the Tension and the Spark. Read more
Published on 12 Sep 2009 by Mr. V. J. Ardilio
5.0 out of 5 stars
Darren Hayes.
Another fantastic album from Mr. Hayes. I love that he keeps surprising me with every album. And more important, I love that his lyrics again touches me... One word to describe it? Read more
Published on 31 Aug 2009 by S. Jakobsen
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