Darren Hayes - This Delicate Thing We've Made (2 CDS)

Darren hayes is a master

Just listen to and digest the words and feelings they evoke. Darren Hayes is truly a master and deserves immense praise for this and the rest of his work. November 16, 2008

Excellent

What can I say? This album is very impressive, and has some really incredible songs.

I'm not sure about his transition though, I'm not entirely sure that I 'buy' his new Scissor Sisters persona... I think that he has tried to re-invent himself, which musically, completely worked, although in some ways I think that it came at a price.

It's not what you would call a romantic CD, in the past he has released lots of love songs (Truly, I Knew I Loved You, Insatiable, I Miss You), and he has really let all that go on this album, it's so much more upbeat, and instead of the topic being love, it's life in general.

After I repeatedly played the songs that stand out (Verge, Future Holds a Lions Heart, Setting Sun, Conversation With God, How To Build a Time Machine), I found myself listening to the other songs, and after I gave them a chance, I adored them as much as the insanely catchy dance stuff. Especially 'I Just Want You To Love Me' Written entirely by Darren, 'Maybe' written about his friend who died of HIV, and 'The Only One'. I have no idea why, but 'The Only One' reminded me 'Don't Speak' by No Doubt, although they are really nothing alike, but there is a definite connection there.

I really like this CD, but as I say, even though I love Darren, I'm not sure about the rest of his re-invention. I don't find myself believing it after being a fan for 11 years ;-) September 8, 2008

Absolutely brilliant.

In a time where pop artists are creating disposable music, and releasing albums with one or two memorable songs on them, this album is a marvelous exception. This album speaks to the power of the independent artist, rather than one constrained by the shortsightedness of the recording industry. A double-album, a "concept album" (just like they used to do), and an album chock full of memorable songs.. "This Delicate Thing We've Made" could be one of the best collections of music ever compiled by one artist. Honestly, it's absolutely brilliant. September 7, 2008

Absolute perfection.

Words cannot express how perfectly inspiring this album is.

I am one of the individuals who was disappointed by a majority of Darren's early solo work. Still, I watched the new music videos as they appeared on his website. "Who Would Have Thought?" was haunting. "Words" was heartbreaking. And so I allowed myself to hope.

When at last I was able to buy the album, I listened to the entire thing at once. It was an incredible experience. By the time it was over, I was in tears. "He's back," is the only thing I could manage to think.

There are some songs I don't care for, but that doesn't matter, because the rest are perfect. He shares so much of himself in this album that it's breathtaking and heartwrenching and so emotional that it's almost impossible to believe. He addresses his childhood, his family, his lovelife, and so much more. I was also very happy to hear quite a few political statements in this album.

With Darren, it's the nuances that really make the song. When you can hear the emotion so clearly, you know it is a masterpiece. Happily, there is no shortage of this on this album.

For me, the best songs were "Who Would Have Thought?" "Casey," "Sing to Me," "Listen All You People," "Bombs Up in My Face," "The Future Holds a Lion's Heart," "Neverland," "Me Myself and (I)," and "Words." August 21, 2008

Brilliant work of Art!!

"This Delicate Thing We've Made" is a Masterpiece! Brave, bold, daring, deep and lovely. Darren Hayes puts his heart and soul into this album and it shows. The combination of his brilliant lyrics, gorgeous voice and awesome melodies - WOW!! I was speechless after listening to this album for the first time. Darren takes the listener on an emotional journey and shares so much of himself in the process - I can't even begin to describe how this album made me feel. All I know is that I can't get enough of it. This is by far my favorite album!
I haven't seen it mentioned much in the reviews, but one song that I love to listen to is "Listen All You People". It always gets my spirits soaring and my feet moving. And of course there is "Casey", "Words", "Only One", "Sing to Me", "Tuning of Violins", "Verge", "Maybe", "Me, Myself, and (I)", "Who Would've Thought" . . . . . There isn't a track on this album that I don't love. I would have paid much more for this work of art.
I agree with the other reviewers that say listen to it more than once. The more I listen to this album, the more I understand and love it. I've listened to it just about every day since getting it in the mail last August. There is more here than just great lyrics and awesome beats.
I also recommend keeping the lyrics handy - just reading them is a treat.
P.S. For those who love "Casey", there is a beautiful acapela version on Darren's website that you can download - fantastic!
Lori. . .M

July 23, 2008

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