18 Jan 2006

Delays
Valentine

Rough Trade

WE SAY

Southampton's Delays are back with a brave and fresh sound. The Donna Summer-esque synth-driven sound opening Valentine really hits the spot, but it is Greg Gilbert's uninhibited falsetto vocal that marks this as a great comeback song. This is getting positive early support from MTV2 and VH2 – deservedly so, we say. London gig: Xfm's Crossover night at Ministry Of Sound on Friday January 27 ahead of a full UK tour in February.

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