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For those who didn't make it to the video shoot or hear about it, you'll just have to wait and see because I don't even know where to begin explaining it.

Once In Love with Details and You Can Make sound, Delorentos does not have much to prove in Ireland. Little Sparks, the third album, is en route to the Irish record stores scheduled for release on January 27. Touteouïe had the chance to hear this new project in advance, then what happens?

Release a third album is always risky, and some groups do not tread too. It takes the same and start again. The Delorentos them had something else in mind and deliver a great album, quite different from what was used to hearing.

And with an introduction to the subject as Did we ever really try, you have no problems getting into the bath. It's catchy and so effective that after 2 or 3 plays we are surprised to know the words and sing them. The rest is just as successful. Ranging from acoustic tracks and some more touching federations, Delorentos will give heart joy and we love it.

There are tracks cut for large audiences: Right to Know, Pace Yourself, Give it up. And there are more ambitious titles, more different. Bullet in a gun or the excellent Sparks Little which gives its name to the album. We'll even come forward to say that it is surely the best title of all. A discrete and rhythmic guitar hidden behind the singer's voice and then a gradual rise of the battery is added to the sauce. If it stopped there, it would be well, but gradually as the song progresses, different sounds are added together. The piece grows, comes to life in a fairly interesting. Like a spark that would spread? In any case, the title ends in fireworks and leaves us speechless.

Let's not forget the walks, as for you Waited so long that takes all his strength and sincerity in the singer's fragile voice, or his break with Swimmer piano / guitar or Witness in the Dark which is responsible for finish album smoothly.
Little Sparks is definitely an album of maturity. Without any pretension, the Delorentos find their way (and voice), their sound and a lightness that makes us feel good. Overall, more acoustic and more adventurous than the previous two albums, Little Sparks has not finished running in Touteouïe. The year 2012 started very well!

There is still no release date for France. It will surely still far behind but you can still get the album in import or going for a walk on the green island. And take the opportunity to see them in concert as you are. History help you book your airline tickets, the Delorentos are in Dublin on February 25, March 2 in Limerick and Cork on March 3. Us, we will return safely.

Roughly translated using Google from touteouie.wordpress.com/2012/01/16/delorentos-little-sparks/

So, here it is; we’re delighted to announce: Our new album, “Little Sparks” will be released in Ireland on January 27th!

The tracklisting is:
Did we ever really try?
Bullet in a Gun
Care For
Petardu
Right to Know
Little Sparks
Waited for you so long
Pace Yourself
Give it up now
The stream
Swimmer
Witness in the dark

We’re very very proud to be able to share this with you, it’s been two and half years in the making and we’re delighted with it! (Artwork designed by the very talented M&E). Here are some lovely quotes from the early reviews:

“Full of brave, bracing and emotionally direct songs, it’s the sound of a band who have found their musical and lyrical groove.”
Jim Carroll, Irish Times

“Little Sparks is not only an album which is Delorentos’ best work to date, but one of the finest Irish releases of recent times.”
Entertainment.ie

“An early bid for Irish album of the year… Little sparks is the sound of a group striving to write the flab-free, solid-gold pop record of their lives, mission accomplished.”
Hotpress

“Is it too early to start talking about the best Irish album of the year? Little Sparks is a fantastic record and deserves every ounce of the exposure that looks to be coming it’s way.”
Metro

“The sound is more ambitious; bigger and bolder… Some of the more tender songs on the album show just have much Delorentos have matured as songwriters. Wonderful.”
Goldenplec.com

We have set up a special Pre-order here for anyone who would like to get a unique signed physical copy, and we promise to send it anywhere in the world that you like. click here NOW: www.towerrecords.ie/product/Delorentos_Little_Sparks/540093

Finally, We have some amazing stuff coming up in the week of release, including secret gigs, and special once off events around the country. (Please sign up for the newsletter above to get exclusive information.)

Our tour kicks off on the 25th Feb – in Dublin, (you can see our dates in the ‘shows’ section above) and we’re looking forward to playing you the songs… see you soon!

Delorentos

Delorentos, probably Ireland’s best alternative band in recent years, are gearing up for the release of their third album “Little Sparks”. Hailing from north Dublin, Kieran, Ró, Ross and Níal, have been quietly working away for the past few months with the help of Mercury Award winning producer Rob Kirwan to give us their most ambitious album to date.

Opening the album is the lead track from the recently released “Little Sparks EP”, “Did We Ever Really Try”. It could have been a disastrous move, placing the best known song on the album first; it could have been downhill from this point. Those Delo boys were clearly confident with their material because it is a move that paid off. Although a fantastic song, it merely eases the listener in for what is forty five minutes of pure aural pleasure.

Already a YouTube hit, “Bullet In A Gun”, will not disappoint fans, its’ seamless transition from acoustic to full band gives it an extra kick. Following up a single like “S.E.C.R.E.T”. was never going to be an easy task, but if any band can do catchy indie pop well, it’s Delorentos. “Care For “may well become “Little Sparks’” own sing along classic; with a catchy upbeat tempo, harmonies, dancey guitars and clever lyrics, it is probably the song that remains truest to the original Delorentos sound that made us all fall in love with them.

One of the most surprising tracks on the album is “Give It Up Now”. While most of the album has a much more serious and mature sound, “Give It Up Now” almost goes in the opposite direction. It is unashamedly 80s sounding and well, just fun! It makes no attempt to be “cool” and that’s why it works so well. Sounding like the beautiful love child of Bruce Springsteen, Van Halen and Muse, there is no doubt this will become a live favourite at future gigs. If this isn’t a single, it’s a crime!

On first listen of the album one of the most striking things is just how much the drums have improved. While there was never anything wrong with the drumming on earlier releases, they were often overshadowed by catchy guitar hooks. Little Sparks really is an opportunity for Ross’ talents to shine.

While a great album, there is no denying in places it may just be too different for some fans of “In Love With Detail”. However, while it may alienate some older fans it is also likely to attract a whole new audience. The sound is more ambitious; bigger and bolder, with a less pop feel. Some of the more tender songs on the album show just have much Delorentos have matured as songwriters. “Little Sparks” is a wonderful return to form and hopefully won’t be the last album we hear from them.

www.goldenplec.com/reviews/review-delorentos-little-sparks/

Congratulations to all our winners, especially to Aisling on her induction to the Delorentos Forum Hall of Fame. Her induction will begin in due course. But for now, that's all from me folks. Best of luck in the New Year and I'll see you all at a gig at some stage no doubt.

Le Dea-Ghuí,

Niall.

Best Female

Aisling (5 votes)

Siobhán (2 votes)
Jenni (1 vote)