From the gently synth and melodic steel drums of "Wonderlust" to the pounding, resounding chiming of "On", Faded Seaside Glamour gives a beautiful and bright splash of refreshing summer rock for the ears. Lead singer, Greg Gilbert, has an extremely proficient falsetto tone that he uses at all opportunities. There's a slight rasping to his tone, that speaks of deeper emotion. Some may not appreciate the higher vocal range but I, for one, feel it lifts many of the songs to new heights and gives The Delays a very "different" feel from a lot of the indie-rock out there. Highlights on the album include the haunting, yet ...  Read the complete review

While Southampton is probably better known from a musical perspective for the likes of Craig David, 2004 seen the Delays arrive to try and change that. This debut album was, however released on the quiet and the band were left to forge a reputation in any way they could. So rather than use the Pete Doherty method of attracting attention to yourselves they hit the road and supported other bands. This saw them gain support slots with the Manic Street Preachers and slowly their reputation has spread through the Indie music community. I first came across the four piece around about a month after they released their debut album. I’d bought NME for some reason and ...  Read the complete review