Deadletter were one of the most talked about band's of 2023, with their critically acclaimed debut EP 'Heat!' gaining nods from tastemakers including NME, CLASH, DIY, DORK and The Guardian, 2024 brings in the band's debut album, Hysterical Strength.
Having played together in groups prior, Deadletter was formed at the start of 2020, days before the pandemic struck. After some lineup experimentation, the addition of Will King (Guitar), Sam Jones (Guitar) and Poppy Richler (Saxophone) completed the group. Bound together by a recognition of frenetic energy and rhythm and leaving any wider ideological goal open to interpretation by the listener, it’s clear the release of their debut album heralds the next level for Deadletter.
STAFF COMMENTS
Barry says: Jagged guitars, frenetic percussive bursts and screaming saxophone work away beneath the snarling post-punk vocals and playful call-and-response melodic phrases. It's brilliantly done, and wonderfully written, resulting in something that could easily come across as a little untethered if it wasn't for Deadletter's impeccable rhythmic backbone.
TRACK LISTING
1. Credit To Treason
2. More Heat!
3. Mother
4. Bygones
5. A Haunting
6. It Flies
7. Hysterical Strength
8. Relieved
9. Deus Ex Machina
10. Practise Whilst You Preach
11. Mere Mortal
12. Auntie Christ
