With “Delusions of Grandeur”, Plastersun kick down the door and announce themselves with unapologetic confidence – and it works perfectly.
The song bursts open with a crushing drum pattern and a roaring guitar before giving space to the raw and conversational vocals that cut through clearly. The energy is immediate and live-wired with a pounding bass, the guitars bite, and the chorus hits like a punch, which remains gritty but catchy and keeps Plastersun as one of the top local post-punk bands on the south coast to be listening out for.
One of the factors which makes the track so immediately compelling is not just its sonic punch but also its clarity of intent. Plastersun come out swinging, not for shock value but because they have something sharp and self-aware to say – and they’re saying it loudly, urgently and with a surprising degree of nuance beneath the noise.
The song wastes no time establishing its presence. The drumbeat creates a presence of consistency which matches the song’s overall catchiness and repetitive beat, which sticks in the minds of listeners long after they have listened for the first time.
Plastersun may be new, but “Delusions of Grandeur” sounds like the work of a band already in full stride. It’s bold, brash and brimming with character – an attention-grabbing single that suggests they’re not just testing the waters but ready to make waves in this new post-punk atmosphere.
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Words: Denisha Skilton
Image: Plastersun
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