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I think delirious? have sold out. Please screw my head back on for me.
Well, sir, I suggest you see a physician about your cranium; but perhaps I can set you straight on the misperception of delirious? "selling out" to the culture, which has been a frequent accusation since the release of Mezzamorphis. King Of Fools, their 1997 album, brought their sound to a place where it could be included and promoted in the mainstream market - so their label Furious? lined up radio spots, interviews, and bookstore appearances, knowing that general market success could only be a good thing for delirious?. But instead of acceptance, the industry shied away from a full embrace of an obviously, pointedly religious band, as was apparent in the lyrics of King Of Fools. It was a time of learning, of reconsidering, for the band, who decided that plenty of bands try to "convert the masses"...but their intent in lyrics has always been to spark a conversation, and their concerts an "unchurched" avenue where God can begin to change minds and hearts. With Mezza, this dream of fully being "just a band" was realized, first and foremost by stepping up the sonic complexity of their sound to a more advanced rock/pop sound. The lyrics drip with poetry, metaphors (or mezzamors, if you will) and very true-to-life tension and feeling ....honest questions and transparency that resound with all people, everywhere - not just churchgoers, as much of Christian music is tailored for. Sadly, for many factors that fans point to, the crossover of delirious? has not (yet) been realized; but d: will never spoon-feed the amazing gospel of Christ in their music.
- Josh M. Shepherd
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