DELAY - Keep in Mind

Songs: 15 Time:  70:49

It actually takes a certain, relaxed mood for me to truly enjoy the songs of Delay.  What could very well be their final release, Keep in Mind is a collection of their best tracks and remixes with the addition of a few that were previously unreleased.  Underdoc (Maertens Mix) was previously available on the limited edition MCD that was released in conjunction with Doc Maertens.  This piece was my real introduction to Delay and it still remains my favorite.  Hard edged electro rhythms are blended nicely with ‘happy’ sequences and a steady beat.  The vocals are delivered in synth-pop fashion, but the lyrics have a bit more bite than normal synth-pop.  The Original Extended Mix of Stay must be one of their more recent tracks as the vocals are delivered by a female (Corinne Föllmi) who recently joined the group.  The music on this piece is geared more towards the ‘techno-diva-dance’ style with a few underlying synth-pop features.  Working in a Factory (Underdog Edit) reverts back towards electro with its consistent laser sounding rhythm and vigorous sounding sequences, but the untreated, high pitched vocals give it a bit of a spin.  Off of their previous full length, Winter Paranoia, Delay give us Two Weeks a track that showed them branching off a bit from their sound and approaching electronic music from several angles at once.  More of a mood piece, Two Weeks begins with a throbbing rhythm, bell-like sequenced sounds, and soft vocals which are blended into the music rather than placed directly on top.  Crusaders (Dust Mix) adds light sequences to a near tribal percussion and some raw electro rhythm lines.  One of their club hits, Wasting My Time, presents itself with vivacious sequences, rolling beats, and echoing vocals.  Another newer piece, Soul Cremation, again features Corinne’s whimsical vocals.  Underneath her voice flows some soothing sequences and a light, airy beat.  When the Moon Became Red (Stigma Mix) highlights Andy’s vocals by placing them atop a piano progression akin to Mike Oldfield and beats aligned with modern electro.  Keep in Mind acts as both an introduction to the bands past work and a final farewell to all their fans.
 
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Delay through time has been:
Andy Prinz / Sven Messmer / Matthias Rubitschun / Lars Messmer / Corinne Follmi