Poem [Extra tracks]

Delerium

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 31, 2001)
• Original Release Date: July 31, 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Extra tracks
• Label: Nettwerk Records
• ASIN: B00005IC1M
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (51 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #31,475 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Didn't know what to expect., June 9, 2002

By A Customer

I bought this album in order to check out some of the guest vocalists. Other than the bonus track 'Silence', as heard on the radio, this was uncharted territory for me. Overall I was quite pleased with this album.

The first thing I noticed was the production quality. Those of you with above average sound systems will be impressed by how well everything comes across; from the seriously deep bass to the airy vocals. Great ambience with lots of subtle sounds that fade in and out from side to side as well. This album sounds good at any volume level.

Next, I really enjoyed the combination of traditional instruments and techno-alternative beats. Strings, various guitars, and even a harp! But my favorite feature is the variety of female vocals. Leigh Nash does an impressive job on the opening track 'Innocente', which is my favorite. Hardly sounds like the same person from Sixpence None The Richer that sings that luke warm song 'Kiss me'. Other great tracks are 'Myth' and 'A Poem for Byzantium' featuring Joanna Stevens; along with 'Natures Kingdom' and 'Inner Sanctum' fearuring Kirsty Hawkshaw. Sweet vocalists, both of them.

The only songs I don't care for are 'Daylight' with Matthew Sweet, and 'Under Water' with Rani Kamal. Daylight just doesn't blend in for the simple fact that this is the only song with male vocals. I know I'm splitting hairs here. Uderwater is o.k., but I find myself skipping over it more often than not.

I think most people will find something to like on this album. It is good relaxing and recharging music...you should feel better after hearing it. Workout music it is not.

On a related note: Those who enjoy traditional instruments and quality vocals should really check out the band Blackmores Night. This is guitarist extraordinaire Richie Blackmore from Deep Purple and Rainbow along with his wife Candice Night who supplies the vocals. Old English minstrels and other traditional songs are the theme. The album 'Under a Violet Moon' is well worth the investment.

Hope this was helpful.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Another Delerium fan, August 17, 2001

By A Customer

Just wanted to let everyone know that there seem to be three different versions of the album "Poem" in circulation. The first one I ordered has 11 songs on it, starting with "Terra Firma" and ending with "Amongst the Ruins". ...Then I ordered this CD "Poem [EXTRA TRACKS]" for ... which also has 11 songs but starting with "Innocence" and ending with "Silence". "Terra Firma" (my favorite song) is NOT on this CD and there are NO extra tracks. Instead they put the "Silence" on it. Then there is the third album "Poem [Limited Edition Bonus CD] [BOX SET]" selling for .... I believe that one has extra tracks. All of these albums have the same picture on the cover. Go figure!

I'm giving only four stars for missing "Terra Firma" in this version.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Quite simply the best album ever., February 27, 2003

By	Bflo "bflo11" (Gold Canyon, AZ USA) - See all my reviews

It's funny to read other reviews in which "Poem" is considered a lesser effort from Delerium because of its increased use of vocalists. That's precisely what makes this album BETTER than any other Delerium effort to date. "Semantic Spaces" and "Karma" are good, solid albums, but I always thought they were best as mood-setting background music. "Poem" demands and deserves full attention. The vocal tracks, especially Kirsty Hawkshaw's "Nature's Kingdom" and Leah Nash's "Innocente," are the highpoints of this sublime CD. It's the best I own, and that's not a statement I make lightly. By the way, fans of this album ought to check out Balligmomingo's "Beneath the Surface."