Released in 2002 and reissued by Chemikal Underground in 2023, Hate stands as one of The Delgados' most emotionally charged and ambitious records. Produced by Dave Fridmann and mastered at Abbey Road Studios, the album weaves together orchestral arrangements, raw guitar, and the dual vocals of Emma Pollock and Alun Woodward into something genuinely unforgettable. It is, at its core, a "spiteful, disappointed, hoping-to-be-hopeful" record that never lets its darkness fully extinguish its light.
From the tender melancholy of "The Light Before We Land" to the biting cynicism of "All You Need Is Hate" — a deeply sardonic Beatles riff that somehow manages to be both anthemic and wounded — Hate showcases a band operating at the peak of their craft. Emma Pollock's vocals in particular are a highlight, delivering emotionally complex performances that anchor even the album's most turbulent moments. This is a record that rewards close, repeated listening.
- Format: Vinyl
- Blue Vinyl
- Label: Chemikal Underground
- Genre: Rock
- Release Date: 08/04/2023
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TRACKS
A1. The Light Before We Land
A2. All You Need Is Hate
A3. Woke From Dreaming
A4. The Drowning Years
A5. Coming In From The Cold
B1. Child Killers
B2. Favours
B3. All Rise
B4. Never Look At The Sun
B5. If This Is A Plan
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