Delain Discography of CDs

Delain music CDs "To pomp or not to pomp" has never been a question for the members of Delain. The Dutch group led by former Within Temptation keyboard player Martijn Westerholt has been preaching portentous melo-symphonic-goth-metal since their "diapers & demos" days -- so much so that even the style's considerable target audience seemed to need the evidence of a few albums before being convinced they should take Delain seriously. In any case, good things come to those who wait, and Delain's third, 2012's We Are the Others, may just be the opus that connects the dots for all parties -- not least because the band has reigned in those excesses somewhat and streamlined their songwriting to earthly levels mere mortal listeners can grasp more easily. For all their continued commitment to instrumental sophistication, potential singles like "Electricity," the title track, "Hit Me with Your Best Shot" (no relation to the Pat Benatar classic), and "Get the Devil Out of Me" are governed by catchy choruses, infectious synth lines, and lyrics of self-empowerment that any insecure teenage girl in search of a strong female role model can relate to (cue the emergence of vocalist Charlotte Wessels as a more confident presence center stage). Granted, none of these tracks possess quite the earworm power of Nightwish's biggest hits (and, should it not be obvious, the Finnish chart-toppers are still the horse to beat in this Euro-female-fronted pomp rock race), but Delain is getting closer and closer. And if Nightwish is still just beyond the group's reach, Delain is arguably already running stride-for-stride with next-best peers such as Lacuna Coil, via electronically spiked material such as "Milk and Honey" and the lovelorn "Where Is the Blood," featuring an unlikely cameo from ...

Delain discography This set is a fantastic blend of brand-new songs, special versions, and mixes of their popular tracks, covers, and their beautiful single "Are You Done With Me." Thanks to the new mix, the well-known anthem shines with a new found splendor. The CD album includes a special bonus DVD featuring exclusive live footage and all clips from the band's career.

Delain songs Symphonic metal with prominent pianos and a glamorous female singer -- that would be an unwieldy name for a genre but after enough years of bands that clearly wore their copies of early Gathering CDs into the ground, still appropriate. Thus the sophomore effort by Delain, which has all the flair one would expect for a band that might be the new Evanescence or the new Birthday Massacre or its own self. Or something else again, but the elements on APRIL RAIN won't surprise many -- Charlotte Wessels's sweet, soaring vocals; the chunky but polished rampage of the band; the half-AOR, half-snarled thrash; plus, of course, orchestrations galore, as "Stay Forever" ...

Delain CD discography Recording information: Mastersound, Germany; Netherlands; Sonic Pump Studios, Helsinki, Finland. Photographers: Toni Härkönen; Karen Rosetzsky; Kai Joachim. Personnel: Sharon den Adel, Charlotte Wessels, Liv Kristine, Marco Hietala (vocals); Jan Yrlund, Guus Eikens, Ad Sluijter (guitar); Rupert Gillett (cello); Martijn Westerholt (keyboards); Ariën Van Weesenbeek (drums). Audio Mixer: Stefan Helleblad.

Delain albums Special edition including four bonus live tracks. 2012 release, the third album from Dutch rock outfit Delain, and the first since their successful 2009 release April Rain. According to the band, title track "We Are The Others" is an "outsiders anthem, for everybody who, deliberately or not, diverts from the norm". Roadrunner.