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Delta 5: Dark Pop Gems Unearthed
28 Sep
Summary
- Kill Rock Stars compiles Leeds band Delta 5's dark pop.
- Compilation features early singles and live recordings.
- Music is danceable with sharp social commentary.
The compilation "Singles & Sessions" by Kill Rock Stars brings renewed attention to the Leeds-based post-punk band Delta 5. Emerging in the late 1970s, a period marked by economic recession in Britain, Delta 5 stood out with their unique dark pop sound.
The collection meticulously documents the band's career through Rough Trade singles, Peel sessions, and live recordings. It opens with their well-known track "Mind Your Own Business" and progresses chronologically, concluding with "Colour." The music is noted for its distinctive dub-heavy rhythmic section and the acerbic interplay of three female vocalists.
Guitarist Alan Riggs' contributions are particularly highlighted, providing a striking textural element that complements the sharp social commentary. While the vocals possess a monochromatic and disdainful edge, they are infused with character and sarcastic wit, exploring themes from infidelity to feminism.
"Singles & Sessions" aims to provide a coherent format for Delta 5's work, much of which has been out of print. This compilation offers a strong counterpoint to their earlier album "See The Whirl?," potentially showcasing the debut they might have released in 1981, comparable in impact to Gang of Four's "Entertainment!."
