Delphic - Acolyte

Finally, I can post my review!

I should start off by saying I wasn't very keen on this album on first listen. There's some hype around this album, and I didn't get it. Once I got to know the songs better, it clicked into place.

'Clarion Call' is my favourite song, and as it's the opener, you'd expect me to say that the rest of the album goes downhill. But it doesn't; the title track and 'Counterpoint' are great tracks. Songs like 'Submission' and 'Red Lights' are less inspiring maybe, they sound like they're just going through the motion instead of trying to be a stand-outs, but there aren't any major lows that count as embarrassments.

What they're doing isn't new or fresh, they sound like a less-hyperactive Klaxons on some songs, but Delphic have delivered a solid debut album, something that feels innocently fun. You can't help but love it. They sound like a promising band too, it'll be interesting to hear their next album.

It might not stand the test of time, but for now, I'd say it is a fun listen.

Rating: 4/5

Released January 11, 2010