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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.

Why this album works

The album received critical acclaim for its ambitious production and introspective lyrics, charting in several countries and solidifying Hayes' place in the pop landscape. It marked a significant shift toward deeper themes in pop music, influencing emerging artists who sought to blend personal narratives with electronic sounds.
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.

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 Standout 5:51
  • 5 Casey 6:26
  • 6 Step Into the Light 4:57
  • 7 Sing to Me 4:56
  • 8 A Conversation With God Standout 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 Standout 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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