Delirium Tremens (Sulfur album)
1998 studio album by Sulfur
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Delirium Tremens is the only studio album by the American experimental music ensemble Sulfur, released on June 16, 1998, by Goldenfly Records.[1] With French composer and vocalist Michele Amar acting as bandleader, the album includes performances by members of Firewater, Motherhead Bug, Soul Coughing and Swans.[2]
- BC Studio
- (Brooklyn, NY)
- Excello Recording
- (Brooklyn, NY)
- Great Interface
- (New York City, NY)
- Unique Recording
- (New York City, NY)
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| Released | June 16, 1998 |
| Recorded | Various
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| Length | 48:33 |
| Label | Goldenfly |
| Producer | Michele Amar |
Reception
In writing for Ink 19, critic Kurt Channing criticized Delirium Tremens unclear tonal direction but claimed "Sulfur's distinguishing characteristics are its solid use of unusual instruments and Michele Amar’s vocal approach."[3] A critic at babysue criticized the busy nature of some of the compositions but comparing the complex music somewhat favorably to early eighties progressive rock music.[4]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Delirium I" | Amar, Ouimet | 2:17 |
| 2. | "Undertowed" | Amar | 3:57 |
| 3. | "Water Song" | Amar | 3:46 |
| 4. | "Doctor Victor" | Amar | 3:37 |
| 5. | "Delirium II" | Amar, Ouimet | 1:15 |
| 6. | "Revolution" | Amar, Doherty, Heathen, Joeright, Paauwe, Westberg | 3:17 |
| 7. | "Fantastic Shot" | Amar, Ouimet | 3:18 |
| 8. | "Seeing Red" | Amar, Ouimet | 4:30 |
| 9. | "Sister" | Amar | 3:15 |
| 10. | "Delirium III" | Amar, Ouimet | 0:41 |
| 11. | "Knuckles" | Amar, Doherty, Joeright, Paauwe, Westberg | 3:03 |
| 12. | "Toads Flamenco" | Amar, Heathen | 3:20 |
| 13. | "Ballad of Azalea" | Amar | 3:50 |
| 14. | "Delirium IV" | Amar, Ouimet | 0:45 |
| 15. | "Black Maria's Ride" | Amar | 5:02 |
| 16. | "Nova Sangre" | Amar | 2:40 |
Personnel
Adapted from the Delirium Tremens liner notes.[5]
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Release history
| Region | Date | Label | Format | Catalog |
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| United States | 1998 | Goldenfly | CD | GDF 1001 |