Delays - Everything's the Rush (2008)

About Delays
Hello all, Whilst it may appear that we've been quiet of late, behind the scenes that has been far from the truth. We have recently parted company with Fiction Records and we wish them every success in the future.
As you know, all that matters is the music, and we're already in the studio demoing for the next album. You can hear some exclusive first tastes of where we're going on the player above...Rhapsody (demo) and Unsung (demo)
Wherever you are, we thank you for all your support and all your messages. We hear you. We're Delays

Southampton, United Kingdom (2001 – present)

Delays are an indie band formed in Southampton, UK. It gained its final lineup of Greg Gilbert (lead vocals, guitars), his younger brother Aaron Gilbert (synth/programming, vocals), Colin Fox (bass, backing vocals) & Matthew ‘Rowly’ Rowlinson (drums) in early 2001 (the band was called Idoru at the time, and changed their name to Delays in 2002) Their debut album, Faded Seaside Glamour was released on Rough Trade Records in April 2004. The album contains singles Nearer Than Heaven, Hey Girl & Long Time Coming, the latter which charted at #16 in the UK, and is still their most widely known song. The Lost in a Melody EP was released late 2004 and accompanyed the 4th single off the album, Wanderlust. They gained much exposure for their supporting role to the Manic Street Preachers in their Past/Present/Future Spring 2005 tour, after which they took some time off to make another album. You See Colours was released in March 2006, and the lead single Valentine instantly became a favourite at UK clubs, not to mention the reaction it gets from the audience when they play it live. Also Hideaway was released as a single.

The ‘fans only’ limited edition (2000 copies) Love Made Visible EP was released on Fiction Records (of Polydor Ltd.) in Autumn 2007.

Delays - Everything's the Rush (2008)

Dropped by Rough Trade after 2006's You See Colours, Southampton's Delays have returned to the melodic pop of their debut, Faded Seaside Glamour, with added orchestral colour. The dizzy, euphoric racket is occasionally brought earthward by lyrics that hint at darker troubles, such as the addled rock star of Pieces and frequent references to fracturing relationships. Greg Gilbert's vocals, too, sound more road-scuffed than before, though this doesn't prevent things occasionally getting too gooey. Still, it's impossible to resist Touchdown's incitement to teenage rampage - "Fuck the neighbours, turn this up/ We fought the war and won the cup" - and the album's overall impression of a band revelling in their third chance.

"Pop song mastery uniquely honed to perfection "
- The Fly

"This album dazzles with wide-eyed Wonder "
- NME

"Epic, skyscraping - Indie-pop has never been so glorious and sweeping "
-The Mirror

"Irresistible, Widescreen, Technicolor "
-Evening Standard

"Glistening pop"
- Q Magazine

GOOD!!

Studio albums:
Faded Seaside Glamour (2004)
You See Colours (2006)
Everything's the Rush (2008)*recommanded

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