1. Delirium Cordia
release date europe: january 19, 2004
Delirium Cordia is the third full length release from Fantomas. Their 1999 self titled debut was the first release on the now Infamous Ipecac Recordings label. They followed that up with the haunting Director's Cut in 2001. The Directors Cut was a collection of cover versions of motion picture soundtrack music.
In the spring of 2003 the fellows reconvened in Los Angeles with Grammy winning producer/engineer Husky Hoskulds (Norah Jones), to record the better part of two new records with distinctly different moods. Delirium Cordia is the first of these two new recordings. The next will come out in the first half of 2004.
Delirium Cordia is one track. It is several pieces that are weaved together to form one piece. It showcases a quiet side of Fantomas. The Ritalin seems to be working! Possibly the soundtrack to a very dark, fever induced nightmare. The momentary ambience is followed by chaos and confusion. Needless to say, this won't be heard on the radio. Turn on, Tune in & Nod out.
Fantomas plans on doing extensive touring in 2004. How they will pull this stuff off live is anybody's guess. If record sales and press reaction are any indication, it seems that there are many music listening people worldwide that are looking for something unique and interesting. Fantomas's brand of uneasy listening fills that need. The third course, Delirium Cordia, for your consumption.