Glasgow four-piece Delta Fire made their debut earlier this year with ‘Lady Danger’ and are currently building up a reputation for their classic rock and grunge-inspired sound. While their previous releases have lent into an incendiary intensity, the band opt for more of a slow-burn with their fourth single ‘The Worst of Everything’, which was recorded at Glasgow’s Chem19 Recording Studio with engineer Derek O’Neil and mixed by Pete Maher.
Built around strong, soul-stirring rhythms on drum and bass, this emotional ballad captures the feeling of life spiralling out of control. In those moments, it feels like the worst of everything is happening, yet there’s another side to this story. You might pick up on the standout lyric, “and what I have to say, it may not have worked at all, but at least I get to talking,” which is essentially a spin of on the old adage – a problem solved is a problem halved. Here, Delta Fire remind listeners of the importance of leaning on your support system in times of trouble.
We can hear the tension running throughout ‘The Worst of Everything’, as those grungey guitars and brooding bass line contrast to the ear-catching cymbal taps and strong vocal melodies. This balladic performance concludes with a flourish of cymbal, bass and guitar that give us the sensation of a live set closing out. We can really imagine the impact this track would have at a gig.
In an era when toxic masculinity seems to be running rampant, especially with the online community, it’s so important for bands like Delta Fire to spread the message that men can and should open up about their emotions.
You can also listen to ‘The Worst of Everything’ in our Indie Rockers playlist.
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