Quaint Delusions - Just One More

​Quaint Delusions

Just One More
self-released; 2024

4.0 out of 5

​By ​Dino DiMuro​

Quaint Delusions is a prolific alternative band from the outskirts of Tampa, Florida. They are so prolific that I reviewed their previous single just a couple weeks ago, and they even quoted me! “Killing What I Can’t Even See” was billed as “close to a folk song,” while this newest release “Just One More” is an attempt at “adult bubblegum.”

The members of the Quaints are founder Michael Starks (vocals/guitar/keys), Roger Hughes (guitar/vocals), David Lane (lap steel/vocals), Steve Dicks (bass) and Kevin DeHart (drums). This track also features guest musician Brenda Mason on vocals. Though primarily known for alternative rock, the band often experiments with different styles and have listed The Beatles, Guided By Voices, glam and punk as influences. Though you may think they sound like college kids, they’re actually old enough to be university presidents.

Like their previous single, this one was recorded in three different studios: the Dade City Barn, Two Beagles Studio, and Morrisound Recording (where the track was again mixed by Jim Morris).

The song begins with a riff similar to “Rock and Roll” by the Velvet Underground. The mix creates the familiar Quaint Delusion illusion of being right there in the room with you, especially with headphones. As the lead vocal tumbles into a shimmering and harmonious chorus, we learn that the title of the song refers to hanging out at the bar until 2:00 AM hoping the house band will finally “find a groove.” (And here I thought it was a reference to releasing just one more track this month!)

Our narrator makes a new friend who provides cash for more drinks, and magically the band’s music seems to get better (could this be beer goggles for music?) while the Quaints jangle away with their trademark clean guitars and lonesome lap steel. As the power builds and our narrator refuses to leave the club, the band approaches Todd Rundgren-Knack-Beatles Nirvana. And then it’s over (maybe a little too quickly) and the dream dissipates, at least until the next show or the next single.

​This is a great band, but most of all they’re having a good time and the feeling is infectious. Who wouldn’t want that? Recommended yet again!

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