Delirious? [Farewell Show]
Posted May 17, 2010
By christianmusicreview,
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Delirious? played its final, farewell concert at London’s HMV Hammersmith Apollo Nov. 29, 2009. The collection includes favorites such as the anthemic “History Maker,” “Deeper” and “Majesty” alongside offerings highlighting their stellar career including "My Soul Sings," “Obsession" and "Find Me In The River.” With Delirious? saying ‘farewell’ this is the last live project from one of the pioneers of the modern worship movement. Since 1997’s Cutting Edge I have greatly enjoyed the Brit-Rock music and lyrical worshipfulness of Delirious?. “I Could Sing Of Your Love Forever,” “My Glorious,” and “Majesty” have become staples in church services, and as a long-time fan of fellow British rockers U2, Coldplay, Radiohead and worship leader Matt Redman, I have eagerly anticipated every album by Delirious?.
Farewell Show begins with “All This Time” and the energy and enthusiasm of the crowd is infectious. I knew when I started singing and clapping along with the live recording that I was in for a real treat. The next 90 minutes and 20 songs kept me hooked with Martin Smith’s vocals, Stu G’s guitar playing and the amazing audience participation. This is what a live recording is all about. I also enjoy Now Is The Time: Live At Willow Creek and My Soul Sings and this album is a perfect complement to those amazing recordings. What especially impressed me about this collection was the inclusion of very early songs “I Could Sing Of Your Love Forever,” “Thank You For Saving Me,” “Did You Feel The Mountains Tremble?,” “The Happy Song” and “Shout To The North” from their Cutting Edge albums.
Original drummer Stew Smith joined his replacement drummer Paul Evans for an eight-minute jam on the song, “Investigate,” which is an incredible display of the musical genius of this band which for me proves that Christian music and worship to our God and King can be loud and rocking. A legacy of this trendsetting band is how they have forever set the bar high on musical excellence that has completely transformed the genre. One of my favorite songs of the past decade is “Majesty.” This is now my favorite version of “Majesty.” The album beautifully builds to a 10 minute version of the classic “History Maker.” This amazing collection ends with the worship song “My Soul Sings” and has the sold-out crowd of 5,000 people singing “my soul sings” to close out the incredible career of one of my all-time favorite bands.
CLOSING THOUGHTS
This is an amazing collection of songs from one of the greatest bands in Christian music. If you like Brit-Rock and praise and worship live albums, then you can’t go wrong with Farewell Show which is a touching and powerful concert. This is a keep sake that celebrates an incredible career. Have your tissues handy and bid 'farewell' to the most influential modern worship band in the history of Christian music.
Rating: 9.5 out of 10 (95%, A)
Review written by: Kevin Davis | Review can also be found here.
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