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This Delicate Thing We've Made

Darren Hayes · 2007

112 min · 25 tracks · synth-pop

A lush tapestry of synths and emotional vocals creates an introspective exploration of love and self-discovery.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long immersive listening sessions
  • introspective emotional exploration
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • reflective late-night vibes
  • rich layered sonic textures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2007, 'This Delicate Thing We've Made' is Darren Hayes' first solo album after his time with Savage Garden. At this point, he was redefining his sound and artistic identity, moving from mainstream pop to a more personal and experimental approach. This album followed the commercial success of his previous work, establishing him as a solo artist distinct from his earlier band.
Stylistic neighbors
Robbie Williams· Erasure· Pet Shop Boys

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 A Fear of Falling Under 4:09
  • 2 Who Would Have Thought 4:30
  • 3 Waking the Monster 4:07
  • 4 How to Build a Time Machine 5:51
  • 5 Casey 6:26
  • 6 Step Into the Light 4:57
  • 7 Sing to Me 4:56
  • 8 A Conversation With God 5:08
  • 9 The Sun is Always Blinding Me 4:24
  • 10 Listen All You People 5:00
  • 11 The Only One 3:42
  • 12 Bombs Up In My Face 3:39
  • 13 The Great Big Disconnect 4:17

Disc 2

  • 1 The Future Holds a Lion's Heart 4:02
  • 2 On the Verge of Something Wonderful 4:02
  • 3 Neverland 4:03
  • 4 Walk Away 4:46
  • 5 Maybe 4:15
  • 6 Me, Myself, And (I) 4:05
  • 7 Lucky Town 3:50
  • 8 I Just Want You to Love Me 4:00
  • 9 Setting Sun 4:12
  • 10 A Hundred Challenging Things a Boy Can Do 5:01
  • 11 Words 4:34
  • 12 The Tuning of Violins 4:30

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