Spicing up a Sunday evening

In my opinion, one of greatest tragedies that can ever incur upon humanity, is when something good, something beyond invaluable is ignored for the sake of lesser things. Additionally in my opinion, I happen to think that Deli Spice certainly fits this category. When people say that they are into Korean music, often I'll ask them if they know Deli Spice, to which the answer is very many times negative, which flabbergasts me into a blubbering confusion usually ending with "How?"

How? That's as bad as saying that you listen to Japanese music and not know what X-Japan is. People may not be fan of X-Japan always, but they know who they are.

So I'm going to break this chain. This chain of ignorance this band has suffered outside of Korea, and spread its name.

First off is one of Deli Spice's biggest hits, Chau Chau.

This was back in 1995. The lyrics are simplistic at best, with only two sentences uttered repetitively throughout the song, one being, I can hear your voice, and the other, although I'm trying to block it out. 
However, these two sentences are the only words that Deli Spice needs to turn this into an earthquake of a song that shakes the very foundation of emotions.  

This next one is called I'll leave the engine on always.

This next one is called Missing you. 

As you've noticed, the vocalist doesn't offer much in terms of vibrant techniques, nor excruciatingly painful high notes, but stays smooth, and soothing. That, exactly, is what creates the beauty of Deli Spice. The flexible bass line also contributes to the overall effect that is Deli Spice, giving each song a curtain of sound that sets a distinct mood unlike any other.

Whenever I immerse myself in the pool of Deli Spice, I hear, and see my innocence coming back to life. A sound untouched by modern day's processing gadgets, lyrics unedited by the indulgences or interests other than the band's own - their music.

In the age of decadence that the Korean popular music scene has fallen into, racked with electronic illusions and lyrics devoid of substance that reaches deeper than the skin, Deli Spice, along with their indie brothers, stands as a beacon of hope for reviving raw, heartfelt music that was lost after the 90s. On that note, I give you my favorite. Confession. 

 and the live version.