“The raw spirit of indie rock”, ” An amplified, rocking version of ‘60s protest folk”. “The soulful passion of the Violent Femmes and the Waterboys”, All of these comparisons have been made in attempts to describe Delta Spirit, the southern California five-piece who might just be one of the most important new bands of the decade. Each description contains elements of the truth, but the real answer to the question “who is Delta Spirit?” lies within Ode to Sunshine, the band’s captivating debut. Recorded at a cabin in Julian, California, out in the desert east of San Diego, the group’s DIY ethic shines throughout the album, with songs honed razor-sharp over a year of non-stop touring across America. Opening sold-out tours for Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Cold War Kids, and Dr. Dog, the band developed a riveting live show and gained a loyal following which is now transferring beyond the US borders.
From the opening Rubber Soul-esque acoustic guitars of “Tomorrow Goes Away” to the saloon piano-over-grunge chords of “Trashcan,” the first single backed with the harmonica-driven protest waltz “People, Turn Around”; to the insistent surf rock drums of “Children”; Ode to Sunshine, the forthcoming album, perfectly captures the energy and hope of a new generation that’s rising like a phoenix to change the world. And with Delta Spirit providing the soundtrack, this is one revolution you can dance to.
Voted One of Q’s Best New Acts in the World summer 2009 – Delta Spirit, the amazingly charismatic US root rockers are on their way to the UK/Europe this September. Their brand new album History From Below joins their first riotous debut Ode To Sunshine with critical praise. The thumbs up are coming in for the second album and the growing Delta Spirit aficionados will tell you that things just get better and better. Once Bitten you stay bitten.
“While Delta Spirit’s first album was something of a party record, this is an altogether more mature and sombre affair. The American band’s indie take on ‘70s country rock is still there but they are now stretching their musical wings with epic and haunting tales of life on the road, loneliness and loss. They have not lost their youthful swagger, but this solidly proves they are not just here for the beer.” Clash 8/10
“Californian indie-rockers who offer Dylan-like attention to detail with rollicking defiance that echoes Dylan’s Highway 61 revisited” 4 **** Uncut
“History From Below is a whole different battered campfire kettle of indie-fied Americana. Longing, regret, misunderstanding, defiance and broken love shouldn’t sound this uplifting but they do” Mojo 4 ****star
“History From Below draws on the religious and spiritual concepts that propelled their debut… is more adventurous… The result is more difficult to characterise but then there’s something incredibly satisfying about that” 7/10 NME
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