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World Service suggests once again that Delirious's studio releases are getting to be like Star Trek movies: every other release is the good one. While Mezzamorphis and Touch had their bright moments, it was the subsequent releases of Glo and World Service that truly testify to the musical and songwriting brilliance of these faith-based Brit rockers. Lead man Martin Smith, well known within Christian music circles for his songwriting prowess (on songs such as "I Can Sing of Your Love Forever"), combines with guitarist Stu Garrard for 12 tracks filled with melody, catchy hooks, and enough crunch to satisfy anyone's cutting-edge tastes. The irresistible chorus lines in "Rain Down", "Majesty", and "Everyone Knows" show that the Smith-Garrard tandem knows a good pop song. But the more subtle and substantial element in World Service is the clear comfort the band has with each other. Drummer Stew Smith and bassist Jon Thatcher lay down rock-steady rhythms throughout while keyboardist Tim Jupp adds just enough spice to make it interesting. "Inside Outside" is a great example of this with plenty of space between each musician's moments. Delirious is clearly more confident and mature in their craft. Music fans in the Christian world and beyond will be all the better for it. --Michael Lyttle, Amazon.com
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
'World Service' is the sixth studio album from Delirious? and from it's title alone the band set out their intention of wanting to serve the world with their music. The album was recorded during periods of both sorrow and happiness and is the culmination of nearly a year's hard work. From rocking anthems like ‘God In Heaven’ and ‘Feel It Comin on’, to the stunning ballads of ‘Every Little Thing’ and ‘Mountains High’ the album showcases Delirious? at their absolute best. ‘Inside Outside’ is one of the best songs the band have ever recorded, featuring Stu and Martin sharing the vocals. ‘With You’ has a Radiohead feel to it, and the moody ‘Free’ contains a fine blend of high and low pitched guitars and an orchestral sound. Very few weak songs and indeed many have the potential to become all time favourites. The often complex layers of sounds require multiple listens to fully appreciate their ingenuity. The album demonstrates newly developed directions for the band, as well as exploring the styles they have become famous for. A stunning album which charts the highs and lows of a band on a journey
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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After 2001's much debated Audio Lesonover, Delirious set out to make an album with no agenda but their own - and in my opinion this has helped the boys to come home and make their best album yet, certaintly there best collection of all new songs since 99's Mezzamorphis. IT's difficult to pin down a style, even the first track GRace Like A River switches between the heavy rock intro and verse, and the soaring beautiful chorus, with the rest of the album full of similar contrast. The songs have been written from personal emotional experience, with a big theme of grace and also God's glory, majesty and sovereignty. SInging about such themes from a personal viewpoint makes the songs all the more powerful, the lyrics all the more touching and the vocals are beautifully delivered, intimate and full of emotion, belted out with huge power when appropriate! The thing that really makes this album stand out from the rest of DElirious work is how it isn't scrictly a Worship ALbum or Secular album, but it is the songs they wanted to write about whatever was on their heart at the time. Couple this with some cracking tunes, stunning musicianship from all members of the band and polished production (without being over produced) and it is not an oversatement to say this is one of the best albums anyone will release all year. Stand out tracks are Inside Outside, with its amazing lyrics and musical simplicity, With You, one of the sweetest and most beautiful tunes and best delivered vocals Ive heard in a long time,Mountains High for its raw expression of emotion and the power of Feel IT Comin ON.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I bought this album after going to see Delirious in concert. They were brilliant, and this album is equally good. Some songs are very moving, some just make you want to dance! Maybe the best Christian band ever!
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I Love every track!
This album is my favourite Delirious? Album ever, in terms of the fact that I do not usually skip any of the tracks. Every other D? Read more
Published on 29 Dec 2007 by May-Miller
What can i say? The albums a History Maker!
World Service without a shadow of a doubt is the best Delirious? album to date. The album is very U2 at the beginning, the second half of the album a little slower and more Radio... Read more
Published on 11 Jan 2005 by C J Thomas
Still going strong!
I have been listening to Delirious? for a long time now, and own almost all of their cds, but I have to say that this is probably my favourite of their albums apart from the live... Read more
Published on 16 Dec 2004 by Helen Ashworth
Delirious, changing the world
The delirious boys are only getting better, and this album proves it. World service is brilliant and the bands passion for God resounds in this album. Read more
Published on 5 Aug 2004 by C. Parker
Flipping AMAZING!
Ok, granted...when i first brought this album...i was only listening to it so i could learn the words for a delirious concert that i was being dragged along too, and i didn't... Read more
Published on 4 May 2004 by "kerihudson"
The Best Album I Have Ever Heard!!
Living in near Littlehampton i'd heard loads about Delirious? but never bothered to find out what they were really like, that is until earlier this year when I bought World... Read more
Published on 30 Mar 2004
Delirious - World Service??
This album, like most of its predecessors is a grower. However, the best thing to say about this album is its production (it is truly awesome). Read more
Published on 18 Mar 2004 by "ilikemybike"
Delirious - World Service
This album is simply brilliant and just as good as D:eeper. There is a mixture of styles on the album ranging from rock to easy listening ballads. Read more
Published on 26 Jan 2004 by Richard Sockett
D:volution - moving forward
A long-awaited album, this record touches what the essence of the idea of music is: to express emotion. Read more
Published on 12 Jan 2004 by Lionel
Quite possibly their BEST yet.
Yes, I live in the US...and yes, I couldn't wait till February to get my copy. I had heard the tracks "Majesty" and "Rain Down" when the band put them up on their site... Read more
Published on 31 Dec 2003 by mcflytrap
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