Call Upon The Author

Their 2009 was turbulent, it had the cliché ups and downs and parts that they’d rather never happened. Yet without all of those things it’s quite possible that Delorentos, who hail from Dublin, never would have produced such an enjoyable album. They’re not the most amazing band ever, and given that singer Ronan has already walked out on them once they might not be together for a long time. But what they have done so far with their time together is promising.
‘You Can Make Sound’ opens with the gentle music of ‘Sanctuary’ which is an early indicator of just how good they can be. As the song progresses the initial gentleness evolves into a desperate undercurrent which is slightly overshadowed by Ronan, who matches the instruments stride for stride, creating something that effectively begins to grow on you.
Forthcoming single ‘S.E.C.R.E.T’ doesn’t disappoint either. It doesn’t grow on you; it attaches itself to you without warning. It’s the sort of track that has you singing along after a couple of listens. The only thing that really needs to be flagged up about this song is that it’s not overly different from ‘Sanctuary’, at least vocally it isn’t.
Towards the end of the album they reject the catchy songs that’ll be stuck in people’s heads for hours in favour of the slower, more haunting ones. ‘I Remember’ is beautifully performed but something about it is unsatisfying. Perhaps because it is such a contrast to the upbeat mood at the start of the album, or perhaps while his voice has been alright on every single song, it has never really exceeded that.
However despite these few flaws it is still a brilliant and worthwhile listen, and after spewing out the likes of John and Edward it’s good to know that the Irish are trying to redeem themselves by offering up Delorentos to the rest of us.