Acolyte - Delphic
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7.1 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 14 Ratings

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  1. MarkB.
    Jan 26, 2010
    7
    Acolyte is a good album with plenty to get excited about. Opening track of Clarion Call is energetic and with the album featuring fan favourites such as Counterpoint and Doubt; They wont be disappointed with the album! A few other stand out tracks are Halcyon and Submission. Acolyte may not grab you on your first listen but after a few times you will enjoy. A solid debut album.
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  2. Sep 4, 2010
    7
    Room for improvement, but a modern-day Depeche Mode could be in the works here. My picks for the album are 'Clarion Call', 'Halcyon', 'Counterpoint' and 'Red Lights'.
  3. Jan 7, 2011
    5
    I bought the album after hearing the singles. Looking forward to hear it, I was a tad disappointed. The songs are all pretty similar. They're all executed professionally and are at a high standard but sometimes it is just like listening to a 45 minute song.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critics

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  1. Positive: 12 out of 17
  2. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Dec 13, 2010
    60
    Perhaps they're learning that keeping things pared down to three minutes as opposed to eight might just mean their next effort is a classic. For now, the blueprint is there. It's just a case of tinkering with the numbers.
  2. Delphic is at its best on the pop-leaning cut "Doubt" and the captivating "Halcyon," which features a cold vocal delivery and scattershot synths.
  3. From a palette of familiar reference points, they've created a fresh, vital sound that could prove to be the basis of an impressive career.