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Delirious? asking the questions that no one wants to answer

Joshua B. Hughes | Hillsboro, Il | 04/04/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I have been a fan of Delirious? for about 6 to 7 years. Each album is different in sound, message, and intensity. Kingdom of Comfort is probably the most "in your face" album to date. The D-Boys have been doing some traveling and it is no doubt that this last period between albums has caused them to ask themselves the hard questions.

The message of this album deals western complacency in the face of global hunger, poverty and sorrow. Each song addresses not the only the need to act but the need to make sure that we do in Jesus name. The song "How sweet the name" may be the most incredible song that I have ever heard Delirious? perform, and that is saying a lot since I love every song they do.

The musical composition is very different than the last two studio albums. There is definitely some hard rock in this album. There is also a lot of reflective and intense songs that make you think and challenge your walk with God.

Delirious? has remained a band that is predominantly unsung, and it is a shame. The cotton candy bands that tell people "Your nice. God's nice, so be nice." have served to dull people's senses to the truth. A number of these bands always focus on singing about their experiences and the gospel as it is in relation to themselves. D-Boys do more than that. They don't want to numb you and feed the fires of indifference. They want to stir you up to take the gospel to the world. They make it very clear in this album that it is not about us, but it is about the hurting and helpless.

All in all a great album that will be on my playlist for a very long time to come."

Another great release from a severly overlooked band (4.5)

N. Pierce | Southern Illinois | 04/03/2008

(4 out of 5 stars)

""Kingdom Of Comfort" is a very deceptive title for this record. It is anything but comfortable. The subject matter is hot off the grittle: How can we be comfortable with our affluent lifestyles while millions of people suffer in abject poverty? Not exactly easy listening. But it's what Delirious needed to say. And they say it with muscle and grace in equal measures. There's blistering rock (some of these songs are easily the heaviest rockers in their entire catalog i.e. "Give What You've Got," "Stare The Monster Down" and "Break The Silence"),a tense and moody title track that seethes with discontent, a latin groove in "Eagle Rider," and the arena rock that has been their bread and butter ("Wonder", "God Is Smiling.") And as always there is hope and grace ("Love Will Find A Way" and "We Give You Praise.") The per-album U2 comparisons will continue as much of KOC draws from the nervous, yet youthful energy of that Irish band's first three or four records. Perhaps overshadowed by the U2 influence are the Muse and Radiohead influences that have popped up over the last couple records. Martin Smith just keeps improving vocally with each new batch of songs, and between Mission Bell and KOC(and I'm not kidding here) he has at least reached if not surpassed Bono in quality and expression. He should be on everyone's list of top vocalists. Really. The rest of the band continues to craft top-notch songs. Stu G. and co. are much more vitriolic and visceral this time than on the leisurely paced and blissfully textured Mission Bell. This is not a bad thing considering the album's theme. The worship thread is still in tact, but buried beneath a layer of honest questions about social justice and everyday realities. Kingdom of Comfort is a contender to be remembered as the D:boys' best record. It is not an easy listen, but it is very rewarding. It will challenge you to your core. It will force you to get off the couch. It is a call to action; a violent slap in the face to Christian complacency and mediocrity. Just what the doctor ordered."

Delirious? has a Heart after God's Heart!

Life's Treasures, Is LIFE Itself! | South Carolina | 04/07/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I have not heard much music from Delirious? until this year really. Alot of it is because I don't have a radio in my house or my car nor do I have TV programing such as cable or satelite. However, I wanted to give my mother a gift to take her to a Joyce Meyer Conference and Delirious was the band that brought the presence of God through the worship at the Winston Salem, NC Joyce Meyer conference 2008. I fell in love with their heart for God's heart! They really truely are after God's own heart and they are so very humble. I loved how they did not make it all about them but all about God. They sung many of the songs from their new album at the conference and I fell in love with their songs but one that really tocuhed me was "We Give You Praise". I absolutely love their songs and I will be a FAN for LIFE! I am purcahsing this New CD and I will be purchasing their other CD's previous to this one! Praise the Lord we have people that LOVE GOD for WHO HE IS and is willing to SEEK HIM and HIS DESIRES FOR THE KINGDOM!"