DELPHIC - Acolyte

As much as previous posts on Youth Against Fascism would lead one to believe I'm over the overproduced electro-pop movement which seems to dominate the Triple J playlists at present, I have always felt my music tastes are eclectic and so to prove this, will review the debut album by the next big thing from Manchester, Delphic.
It's hard to review this album without mentioning the heavy influence of fellow Mancunians, New Order. But, any band from that city that fuse rock and dance elements will inevitably receive such comparisons. Thankfully enough nuances can be found on Acolyte to not refer to Delphic as derivative. A distinct lack of any lovely melodies, such as that in "Bizarre Love Triangle" is one.
The album does, however, contain many highlights; the endorphin rush of "Doubt", the dynamic build up of "This Momentary" from gentle whisper to tribal drums, the anxious energy of "Red Lights", the urgent euphoria of "Halcyon" which gives a nod to rave pioneers Orbital, and the shimmering synths of "Counterpoint". Infact Acolyte gives one the feeling of a great night under the influence of MDMA, without a comedown the following day.
Overall Delphic have released, in Acolyte, an urgent, euphoric LP which will surely keep both the tight-jeaned hipsters and the fluoro kids happy.

Key Tracks: "Doubt", "Red Lights", "Counterpoint"
3.5/5