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| Disc: 1 | |||
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| 1. Monuments Of Deceil | |||
| 2. Inside The Chamber | |||
| 3. Sword | |||
| 4. New Dawn | |||
| 5. Siege Of Atrocity | |||
| 6. Morpheus | |||
| 7. Faith | |||
| 8. Temple Of Light | |||
| 9. Somnolent | |||
| 10. Allurance | |||
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| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. Embodying | |||
| 2. Shroud | |||
| 3. Of The Tribe | |||
| 4. Mythos | |||
| 5. Twilight Ritual | |||
| 6. Bleeding | |||
| 7. Tundra | |||
| 8. Sphere | |||
| 9. Embryo | |||
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4.0 out of 5 stars
The evolution begins...,
By Clarissa "MoonGoddess" (Ontario, California) - See all my reviews
This review is from: V1 1988-1991 Archives (Audio CD)
Before hell evolved into heaven with the future dreamy pop melodies of 'Poem' and 'Chimera', something unsettling must have been stirring in the creative minds of Leeb, Fulber and Peterson, manifesting into their earlier more ambient works. Because they've been around since the late 80s, they decided to release two albums filled with several songs from each of their hard-to-find 'Archives' and this is v.1 containing two discs. There's 5 tracks taken from 'Faces, Forms and Illusions' (1988), 7 tracks from 'Morpheus' (1989), 5 tracks from 'Syrophenikan' (1991), and 4 tracks from 'Stone Tower' (1992). Although I do not find their most recent endeavors to be conventional in the typical radio sense, their older sound is far less cohesive with no real hook lines or ethereal vocals. The atmosphere is mostly dark and melancholic with dragging rhythms, haunting Gregorian chants, creepy chimes among other noise effects that will often make you feel somnolent (drowsy), as one of the songs is called, but I find this great to fall asleep or simply relax to as it is soothing if you enjoy this type of music. I catch myself listening to 'Semantic Spaces' along with the rest of their later material more than their dusty archives retrieved from the past but I appreciate everything these guys put out and am fascinated with their vast differences and how they've so drastically progressed as the wheels of time moved forward...
4.0 out of 5 stars
expanded horizons,
This review is from: V1 1988-1991 Archives (Audio CD)
Having approached this one after exploring one of their more recent re-mixed albums, I was somewhat surprised at the lack of vocals and more laid back vibe. This one's much more reminiscent of early Dead Can Dance or David Sylvian than the more upbeat sounds of today...which can be very good at times, and somewhat monotonous at other times. All-in-all it is a very relaxing and moody work that does reveal the inherent genius of these musicians and demonstrates once again their versatility and great vision.
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Solid Album, but missing the appeal of later works,
By Robin C. "perfectmotion" (Claremont, CA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: V1 1988-1991 Archives (Audio CD)
With the Archives 2-volume set, Delerium traces its roots as a goth-rock instrumental experiment, and shows us not only how solid a foundation its sound was built on, way-back-when, but also how far it has come. The album is an excellent addition to a collector's collection, but may disappoint fans new to the Delerium sound. Archives is a "best of" of Delerium's old works: Vol.1 encapsulates four albums from 1988-1992. The album delivers haunting, slightly exotic gothic melodies that consist mostly of samples and beats strung together for maximum effect. The result is an enjoyable (if slightly repetative at times) trip through a different set of moods and emotions, carefully crafted and well executed. But for fans of newer Delerium material, (Semantic Spaces, Karma, Poem) this album may fall short of the mark. Now known for its pop vocalists like Sarah Mclaughlin and Kristy Hawkshaw, and its fully developed sound that challenges the line between goth and pop, Delerium has progressed considerably since its 1988 debut. The songs on Archives precede a 1994 rebirth that added vocals and a level of complexity; as a result, they lack some of the luster (and the vocals) associated with newer Delerium. Which isn't to say that the Archives are bad - thy're not. But they are different. Fans of dark gothic music will enjoy the albums, and Delerium fans who appreciate all three post-1994 albums will hear the underlying sound they love forming in each of the tracks. The Archives are a practical solution to wanting more of the Delerium experience, and they deliver an enjoyable set of melodies. But those looking for more songs like "Silence," "Innocente," or "Euphoria" had best look elsewhere. Archives Vol. 1 & 2, while well-crafted albums in their own right, are not as accessible or as well-developed as Karma, Poem, or Semantic Spaces.
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