Mezzamorphis: The Review© Jason Ewert
Jul 9, 1999
One of the most anticipated releases of the year, Mezzamorphis is certainly worth the wait us North Americans had between the UK and North American release dates. Jam-packed full of good music, this album has already started to prove itself on the charts by being the #1 album for the week of its release and having the song "Gravity" currently at #4. But even though those appearances on the chart kind of prove the popularity of the album, I'm sure that more recognition is ahead.
Their previous albums Cutting Edge, King of Fools, and Live and in the Can were very popular mainly because of the fact that Delirious? were bringing a new type of worship. Delirious? were being hailed as the newest worship artists on the block. Mezzamorphis, however, takes a new direction as this album is not a "worship" album. And though some people who are Delirious? fans may not like the change in style, others will love their music even more, and still others will discover them for the first time. Mezzanine Floor, the first song on the album, illustrates the change in style right from the beginning. This song could be described as a song about where the band is at right now, especially the second verse which goes: When I go they same I'm wrong, If I stay there'll be no song. This could be talking about the people who say that Delirious? are "selling out" or, in simpler words, going secular. Heaven picks up where "Mezzanine Floor" left off and it is the first song on the album which has a real drive to it. The one thing which stands out in my mind about this song is the one fact that Stu G and Martin are reminding us about: That Heaven is our home. Bliss is another song with drive and it is a big favourite with several people I know and I have to admit that I have caught the craze. If you want to dance, this is the song to dance to. Beautiful Sun and Metamorphis are the two songs on the album which were written by Stu G. The former is more of an acoustic song and definitely one of the more worshipy songs on the album. "Metamorphis" on the other hand, is a guitar-fest for Stu G and it reminds us that God accepts us even though we are nowhere near perfect.
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