DELAIN – Interlude (2013)
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Dutch band DELAIN was founded by ex- Within Temptation keyboardist Martijn Westerholt and frontwoman Charlotte Wessels, which previous album ‘We Are The Others’ was already presented in this blog last year (look in ‘Labels’).
Their style fluctuates between a commercial and accessible ‘metallized’ rock&pop and melodic symphonic progressive sounds with few operatic twists, and why not, with some modern AOR touches. If you’re into acts like Halestorm then Delain are definitely the right band for you, featuring soaring and incredibly powerful vocals by Wessels.
The group describe their new album entitled “Interlude” as the perfect introduction to the world of Delain. In fact, it is.
First of all, the word “Interlude” actually means a musical composition inserted between the parts of a longer one, or an interruptive period of time.
And has rightly been chosen for this new disc as much talks about the Delain’s recent issues with their previous label and the delayed release of ‘We Are The Others’, originally intended for 2011.
So the band decided to search for a new record company with which they would cooperate in a better way. This is the story so far and finally, in 2013 Delain signed with Napalm Rec. and “Interlude” is the first fruit of this association.
“Interlude” includes some brand new songs as “Breathe On Me” and “Collars And Suits”, that according to Delain’s frontlady was written for their previous label, talking about the frustration concerning the managers and the way the executives are treating the bands.
We have as well fresh versions of two of Delain’s more popular tracks: “Are You Done With Me” (new single mix) and a re-worked “We Are The Others” in a totally heartbreaking ballad version.
They play fun and cool covers of well-known hits like “Such a Shame” (Talk Talk), “Cordell” (The Cranberries) and the catchy “Smalltown Boy” by Bronski Beat in a rocking version. The album is completed with very guitar oriented live versions of tracks from their catalogue which were captured last year at Metal Female Voices Festival 10.
Some of the new cuts were actually recorded during the sessions of the previous album at Atlantis Studios in Stockholm, Sweden, produced by Jacob Hellner (Apocalyptica, Clawfinger).
Featuring solid songs with a strong melodic focus, “Interlude” serves as introduction if you’re new to the band, and a worthwhile addition to your collection if you already like them.
01 – Breathe On Me
02 – Collars & Suits
03 – Are You Done With Me (New Single Mix)
04 – Such A Shame
05 – Cordell
06 – Smalltown Boy
07 – We Are The Others (New Ballad Version)
08 – Mother Machine (Live)
09 – Get The Devil Out Of Me (Live)
10 – Milk And Honey (Live)
11 – Invidia (Live)
12 – Electricity (Live)
13 – Not Enough (Live)
Charlotte Wessels (vocals)
Martijn Westerholt (keys, synths)
Timo Somers (guitar, backing vocals)
Otto Schimmelpenninck van der Oije (bass, backing vocals)
Sander Zoer (drums)
BUY IT !
itunes.apple.com/ca/album/interlude/id639713746
