"Imaginary Things" – Delamare

Some music is so raw with emotion, it seems to bleed from your speakers. Some music is politically charged and written to change the world, or at least the thinking of one listener. And some music is just pure unadulterated fun.

Imaginary Things, the debut EP from Adelaide quintet Delamare, falls into the latter category. It’s not particularly deep or important, but it’s just so joyful you can’t help but smile when you hear it.

This makes the music of Delamare somewhat of a guilty pleasure, like lollies. I tend to expect my music to be a little meatier and more satisfying than this, yet for some reason I keep on listening. In a world where indie pop outfits like Good Charlotte, Fall Out Boy, and Simple Plan dominate the charts, there’s nothing revolutionary about this music. The lyrics are basic at best and cringeworthy at worst. The third track, “Camera Shy Girl” made me laugh out loud with its cheesy lines.

Yet funnily enough, somehow it all works. The vocal harmonies are brilliant and the melodies are addictive. Those North American punk-popsters I mentioned grate on me when I hear them on the radio, yet I happily listened to all five Delamare songs. I even went back for second and third helpings.

Yes Imaginary Things has flaws, but so what? I loved it. If I were a teenage girl watching these five good-looking lads belting out these songs, I imagine I’d fall even harder! This recording isn’t going to change the world, or even your outlook. But it might just brighten your day!

Image source: Delamare MySpace

Delamare Deliver Imaginary Things

Adelaide’s Delamare are set to wow Australia with their debut EP Imaginary Things.

The pop-rock quintet only formed early this year, but their passion for music and performing has seen them quickly establish a local fanbase. They recorded Imaginary Things with producer Luke Webb, the man behind the music of Kisschasy, The Angels, and Rose Tattoo. It’s a fresh blend of punchy riffs and sweet harmonies which is sure to strike a chord with local music lovers.

Imaginary Things is slated for release on October 11. To celebrate the band will take their high-energy stage show on the road. You can catch them at the following venues.

11 October 2008 – Fowlers, Adelaide (EP Launch Date)
17 October 2008 – Yarra FReeZa, Healesville (All Ages)
18 October 2008 – Curtin Band Room, Carlton
19 October 2008 – Fist2Face (Instore) Ringwood (All Ages)
25 October 2008 – Loxton Hotel, Riverland
7 November 2008 – Fowlers, Adelaide
8 November 2008 – Old Gaol, Mount Gambier
14 November 2008 – Princess Theatre, Woolloongabba (All Ages)
15 November 2008 – The Power House, Toowoomba
19 November 2008 – Ballina Hotel (All Ages)
20 November 2008 – Boambee East Community Centre, Coffs Harbour (All Ages)
21 November 2008 – Hype Central, Castle Hill (All Ages)
22 November 2008 – The Loft, Newcastle (All Ages)
27 November 2008 – Next @ Colonial Hotel, Melbourne
28 November 2008 – Cardinia FReeZa, Melbourne (All Ages)
29 November 2008 – Fist2Face Instore, Ringwood (All Ages)
29 November 2008 – The National Hotel, Geelong
6 December 2008 – The Underground, Adelaide
17 December 2008 – Final Fate Battle of the Bands, Adelaide
20 December 2008 – Fowlers, Adelaide

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