Widely sought after guitarist, songwriter, producer and soon-to-be author, Stu G (founding member of Delirious? and One Sonic Society, as well as current touring guitarist for Michael W. Smith), independently releases Have You Heard 2015 on Stugiology Music. First recorded in 1995, this completely remastered, 20th anniversary edition of the album pre-dates Stu's work with Delirious? and features every member of the original Delirious? lineup. It also includes three newly recorded songs.
After studying at London's Guitar Institute, Stu G formed a couple of club bands and quickly emerged as a sought-after session guitarist. This eventually led him to a young Martin Smith, who was leading worship at a youth outreach called "Cutting Edge." Stu enlisted Martin as co-producer and musician on Have You Heard, and pulled in the rest of the Cutting Edge Band, which included Stew Smith on drums, Jon Thatcher on bass guitar and Tim Jupp on Keyboards. Together, these five musicians went on to form Delirious?, which is widely known as the band that birthed the modern worship movement.
"Beyond all the nostalgia of going back and rediscovering this music that pre-dated Delirious?, it's remarkable how well these songs have held up to the test of time," says Tony Patoto, who managed Delirious? before starting The Fuel Music in 2008. "Stu G has uncovered an extraordinary album that will shine like new once again for every Delirious? fan and fans of modern worship."
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Reminisce with Stu G| Posted November 27, 2015 Delirious? was one of CCM's most recognizable presences for years, and members still continue to be relevant in the biz. While perhaps better known for the Brit-pop powerhouse vocals of Martin Smith, Stu G was an essential co-writer and backing vocalist to the Delirious? sound.
Have You Heard was a strong EP presence that is revitalized here with a few reworkings of some of the songs and a live recording of the rocking "Come Like You Promise." The pop stylings that made Delirious? great are all on display here, and the updates are upbeat and engaging reimaginings. "The Rain [2015]" is an especially successful remake.
The Bottom Line:
This is definitely worth checking out for die-hard Delirious? fans.
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