Curse the Son have endured the tests of time. Lineup shifts, traumatic personal losses and a global pandemic have found the band in a vastly different world. A dark world. A world that doesn’t feel very stable. Lyrically and conceptually, “Delirium” finds Curse the Son exploring and re-experiencing the fear, isolation, confusion and death from a time not so long ago. A slow descent into madness as we self medicated, forced others away and suffered from the greatest losses of all…..each other. Psychologically, the devastating emotional damage inflicted upon us and our children will never fully be understood. Drenched in these drowning vibes, “Delirium” was created.
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Musically and sonically “Delirium” has the fuzzed out gloomy electricity of “Psychache,” with a knowing glance towards the advanced songwriting structures found on “Isolator.” Following 2020’s more Experimental “Excruciation” album, Curse the Son decided to make “Delirium” a return to more familiar territories. Elements of all eras of the band are evident here on this release. Crushing Doomed out numbers like “Liste Of The Dead” and “This Suffering Is Ours” state their case with mind numbing Heaviness. In contrast, the more uptempo and challenging “Deliberate Cruelty” and “Delirium” offer more dynamic and complex themes. A cover version of “R.I.P.” by Witchfinder General finds its way into the grooves of “Delirium” as well! As long time fans of Witchfinder General, it was an honor to pay homage to one of the greatest and underrated Stoner/Doom originators!
Once again the band teamed up with Eric Lichter and Dirt Floor Recording to record “Delirium.” This longtime partnership has proven very successful and fulfilling over the years starting with the recording of “Isolator” in 2016. Curse the Son is extremely proud to once again be working with Ripple Music for the worldwide release or “Delirium” on September 6, 2024.
Pre-Order the album on Bandcamp: https://ripplemusic.bandcamp.com/album/delirium
Tracklist:
- The Suffering is Ours
- Deliberate Cruelty
- R.I.P.
- Riff Forest
- In Dismal Space
- Brain Paint
- Delirium
- May Cause Drowsiness
- Liste of the Dead
“Delirium” was written and recorded in the many months of 2022-2023. This time the band returned to Dirt Floor with a sense of rejuvenation, rebirth, and a deeper connection to the material being performed. Dan Weeden joined the band on bass in 2022. Dan has been a friend and writing partner of Ron’s since the early 1990s. Shortly after the recording of “Delirium,” drummer Brian Harris amicably parted ways with the band. Shortly after, Ron’s son Logan Vanacore took over as the drummer for the band. At 14 years old, Logan is a widely recognized drumming phenom and he and Dan play vital roles as Curse the Son’s concussive rhythm section. “Delirium” will be released by Ripple Music in September, 2024.
Current Lineup:
Ron Vanacore / Guitar, Vox
Dan Weeden / Bass
Logan Vanacore* / Drums
*Drums on “Delirium” performed by Brian Harris
