best of delerium's pre-dance CDs

Bill Leeb and Rhys Fulber started Delerium as a side project to release their ambient music. (They released their more danceable music under the nom de plume Frontline Assembly.) Later Delerium itself became danceable and more accessible, particularly with the added vocals of Kristy Thirsk, but this early album (1989) is the best of pre-dance Delerium. Good heavy beats, trance-like rhythms and creepy samples combine to weave haunting and disturbing music which could be used for horror movie soundtracks.

In Greek mythology, Morpheus is the god of sleep and dreams -- not the best choice if you want to dance, but if you're in the mood to light candles and explore your darker inner core, this would be a great addition to your collection.

Delerium meets Front Line Assembly

THIS is the album in which the "change-over" took place. Looking back now it seems so obvious. As Frontline Assembly became heavier and more dangerous sounding, Delerium was "letting it's hair down".
I find this CD best to listen to in the cold weather, at nite. "Symbolism" is truly one of my favorite songs ever. It's that good. The police investigators casually chatting about the brutal events while underneath you can almost SEE them taking place. It builds a staircase of rhythmic tones that leads you up and then back to where you started.
Definately the darkest Delerium album out there. but still, not really brutality for the sake of brutality. This album seems to focus on the beauty within the darkened tones.
Nothing like Karma which wraps you up in clouds and puts you to sleep. No, Morpheus let's you dwell on the darker things but you still sleep. Great album.

Early Delerium - a stunning voyage into trance fusion

Along with Faces, Forms & Illusions this CD Morpheus is my favourite. This is Pre Poem, where Delerium became a main stream group. All songs within this release are poetic and wonderful to listen too. 'Gaza' begins the voyage with a heavy industrial theme within the tune. It actually is rivetting and compelling listening throughout this album.

'Coup de Tat'is a likable song, using industrial beats mixed with slight ambient tones. Overall the CD is a must for early Delerium fans. This CD released in 1990 from Germany shows Delerium at their very best.