Delays - Everything’s The Rush
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Out of Southampton, UK come Delays, formed by brothers Greg and Aaron Gilbert. After two modestly successful albums, Delays have released their third LP Everything’s the Rush and seemed poised for even more success. Though they have often been likened to the Cocteau Twins, I find them to be similar in style to The Clientele. You may be familiar with this band from the video I posted last week of their hit single “Hooray” - and it might be the best video of the year!
Everything’s The Rush is not as urgent sounding as the album’s title would suggest. In fact, ETR is delightfully optimistic and light-hearted (not to mention the exquisite album artwork!). The anthemic, almost Swedish-sounding “Hooray” is by far the most cutesy of the songs on ETR, but there’s more to this album that cuteness. “Jet Lag” is a beautiful, serene song that truly brings to mind The Clientele, while the stringed “One More Lie In” and “Girl’s On Fire” are refined and delicate. I could go more into the album, but a lack of time urges me to prompt you to explore this album for yourself.
Go and get Everything’s The Rush.
Listen to “Hooray” (5/5)
Listen to “Jet Lag” (4.8/5)
