For weeks I'd been reading rave reports of Delirious?'s latest offering. I expected a dramatic change from their previous work, something that would absolutely blow me away. It didn't. To tell you the truth, I was a bit disappointed but the change that I'd read all the reports about wasn't as radical as I expected. Take King of Fools, add a few distorted guitars and synths, and you get Mezzamorphis. Put in a few rock songs, aka "Promise"--you pretty much got the picture. Now don't get me wrong: this is not a bad album. In fact, as I give it a few more spins in the stereo I can honestly say it gets better as you go along. Perhaps my disappointment is partly the fault of other reviewers' expectations. Delirious? displays some real talent on this album. I do recommend you have a listen to it at your local Christian book store and decide for yourself. The impression I get is that Delirious? is trying to attract new fans while holding on to old ones. This is a hard thing to do but I have to commend their efforts, but it seems that they've run out of ideas by the end of the album. The American version ends with a remix of their hit single "Deeper." Don't worry, you're not missing out on much. "Deeper 99," as it is called, is nowhere near as good as the original. I could go on and on about this album, noting its ups-and-downs, but I'm afraid we don't have enough space to do that. The only thing I can say is: don't let all the hype get your expectations up too high, but also don't trash it. It's a fine album produced by some very talented young fellas.
Other coverage for this album
HM Magazine #79Reviewed by John DiBiaseIn 1996, with the release of Eric Champion's album, Transformation, the advertisement taglines were always "Forget What You Know." Well, with 1999's new June release of deliriou5?'s Mezzamorphis, ironically, the same tagline could apply. So, basically... forget what you know. 1998 saw a tremendous stage entry for this British-based band. You couldn't be at Creation without seeing something with…ReAL Magazine 1999Reviewed by Timothy Paul YenterMezzamorphis is the best album Delirious? has made to date. It worships through lyrics that are insightful, prophetic, encouraging, and honest. They probe into themes essential to the Christian faith--communion, salvation, social responsibility, hope, and love--with a sincerity that gives substance to their work. The album is noticeably focused on the topic of heaven. From the opening songs 'The…Exit Zine 1999Reviewed by Joel ThomasForget what you know about Deliriou5?; drop any preconceived notions you may have about their new album, entitled Mezzamorphis. Martin Smith, lead singer, says in the press release accompanying the album, "A lot of you have been asking, 'Well, is it like Cutting Edge, is it like King of Fools?' Well, I don't think it's like any of them really. It's a big step for us as a band. It still definitely…The Phantom Tollbooth 1999Reviewed by Keith Giles"I'm on the mezzanine floor, never been here before...but I'll get to heaven," sings Martin Smith on the opening track of the long-anticipated Mezzamorphis, the band's third collection of all-new songs. While Martin readily admits that this is an album exploring musical territories which the band has never visited before, the problem is that most listeners have been here before. Delirious may…The Phantom Tollbooth 1999Reviewed by James StewartCrashing into the UK album charts at the much-lower-than-expected position of 25, Mezzamorphis should assure most listeners that delirious? are still very much faith-inspired in their songwriting. The theme of heaven dominates from the very start. Musically, the sound is much richer than on the disappointingly dry King of Fools, and the fuller soundscape moves away from the strong U2 feel,…Similar sounding releases
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