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Title: have they lost heart?
Review: With the release of their new album Delirious have confirmed their position as one of the most uplifting and thought-provoking Christian bands in the world. Their lyrics remain challenging, their message is uncompromising and they have reached a new level of musical skill. However, this new 'development' towards a somewhat over-produced sound seems to have precipitated a loss of depth and emotion within the music. Live, they are as magnificent as ever, but on disc they seem to have lost their initial conviction that the rough and raw style of virtually live recordings ultimately makes for a far more sincere and profound album. Long-term fans of Delirious will be disappointed by the light-weight, commercial feel of this new release. Whilst it is still a worthwhile purchase it simply does not have the buzz of 'in the can' or 'King of Fools'. Let's hope that Delirious can return to their roots and become 'history makers' with the next recording - they deserve it and so does God...
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