That this band continues to be so popular always surprises me. I guess it proves that if you copy a popular band with a high enough level of quality, no one will care that you're copying; rather, they'll be so impressed with your musicianship, songs, and worship vibe to even notice the obvious Bono cloning. Well, U2 never sang "I'm not ashamed of the Gospel. I'm not ashamed of the One I love." Maybe that's another reason for the band's popularity. This record could almost be described as one big worship service, complete with audience sing-along. Sounds great in head phones, like being there. Closing the eyes may cause the listener to enter some full-on Delirious praise & worship.
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The Phantom Tollbooth 1996Reviewed by James StewartDelirious? are very much a live phenomenon. Their shows are known for "spontaneous songs" (songs written as the band improvises on stage) and for a strong spiritual emphasis. This project (the first released under the name Delirious?) attempts to capture that live show. To an extent it succeeds. The album is built around a number of songs from the "Cutting Edge" series of albums ("I've Found…Similar sounding releases
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