Top 10 Verbal Delirium Songs
True to their Greek origins, it's no surprise that the crossover prog band Verbal Delirium doesn't get much attention, even from the broader prog fan community. Nevertheless, I consider them one of my favorite modern prog bands - and one of the most underrated of the decade.I can understand why they receive so little recognition. Although they've been active for nearly 20 years, they've only released three full-length albums to date, all in the 2010s and early 2020s.
That doesn't stop me from appreciating their sound and catalog, though. Otherwise, I wouldn't be making this list now. Here is a selection of the best songs from this largely obscure progressive band. Hopefully, the list will broaden your musical taste just a bit.
Certainly an adventurous and daring song, it's bound to get you moving one way or another when you hear it. Heck, this is the song that got me into the band in the first place.
At 13 minutes, this is their longest song. It certainly holds a much more emotional feel than its title may suggest. As is going to be a common trend with VD songs mentioned, this song can be seen as quite dark or somber, accompanied by a saddening feeling.
This song fits perfectly in a drama/action-type movie. It flows so well and has great transitions through different sections. Each section effectively gives off a sad, happy, or intense feel.
The combination of instrumentals in this song is a little odd, but for a crossover progressive band, this can generally be excused. I find this to be quite a fun song as it progresses second by second.
This song has a combination of numerous different musical sounds and feelings. Considering the band is crossover prog, it should be no surprise that this works out beautifully. Elements from symphonic prog, jazz, and the futuristic all come together to make one amazing tune.
Coming from the album of the same name, So Close and Yet So Far Away is a tune with a great adventurous feeling to it. This vibe obviously makes the song a lot more enjoyable and can even potentially get you through a hard time.
As I mentioned, this song is one of their darker tunes, as the title could possibly suggest. Yet at the same time, I find it to be a very emotional tune, one with a lot of potential meaning behind it.
I suppose this song is somewhat fitting for Halloween, as it has the dark/somber vibe that's common within VD songs. Alas, even if it sounds somewhat unnerving, it's still a fun song to listen to.
This song is one powerfully emotional song. I think the combination of the piano and the beautiful vocals works so well and makes for one incredible song to listen to.
This song is another dark and emotional one, which certainly resonates with the general feel of the album. Plus, that guitar solo is great. It's just amazing. It's as if the guitar is truly expressing emotions within its sound.
