Anything Real? by Quaint Delusions

Over the course of 2024, Quaint Delusions released 12 singles at the rate of about one per month. The album “Anything Real?” is a compilation of those 12 singles. The album also includes a completely re-envisioned mix of the song Lite Brite Sky, done by Robert Wegmann. In addition to digital downloads, we made limited runs of vinyl and CDs. Why release a compilation of singles? Well, that way we’ll be able to find all the songs in one place after we forget how to navigate the interweb. Or in case a coronal mass ejection knocks out the interweb. Or any number of things. Just playin’ it safe like the responsible adults we wish we were.

Quaint Delusions
Kevin DeHart – Drums
Steve Dicks – Bass, guitar on 6
Roger Hughes – Guitar, backing vocals
David Lane – Lap steel, backing vocals
Michael Starks – Lead and backing vocals, guitar, keyboards, bass, percussion

Additional musicians:
Andy Brey – trombone and trumpet on 8
Brenda Mason – backing vocals on 5 and 11
Jim Morris – backing vocals on 7 and 10
Roberta Starks – backing vocals on 1
Brian Sutherland - cello on 1
Robert Wegmann – keyboards, backing vocals, ambient weirdness on bonus track: Lite Brite Sky - Weg Mix

All songs written by Michael Starks except
Loaded (by Steve Dicks and Starks),
Just One More (by Kevin Knoll and Starks),
and Postal Blowfish (by Robert Pollard & Mitch Mitchell [Guided By Voices])

Produced by Michael Starks
Recorded in the Dade City Barn (Dade City, FL), Two Beagles Studio (Brooksville, FL), and Morrisound Recording (Tampa, FL)
Mixed by Jim Morris at Morrisound Recording
Mastered by B.J. Ramone at Morrisound Recording

Cover artwork by Clovis Dean Rusk (“The Marriage of Imagination and Reality”)

Many thanks to everyone that listens to and supports us. You guys make it way more fun. More thanks to the additional musicians (Andy Brey, Brenda Mason, Jim Morris, Roberta Starks, Brian Sutherland, and Robert Wegmann) and still more thanks to Clovis Dean Rusk, Rene Magritte, the mighty Robert Pollard, and, as always, the Idea Man.

Tracklist

1.	Killing What I Can't Even See	5:06

2.	Mr. Chaos	3:08

3.	Lite Brite Sky	3:06

4.	Anti-Lover	3:31

5.	In The Morning	4:06

6.	Loaded	2:31

7.	Powers That Be	3:07

8.	Seems Like A Daydream	3:21

9.	Postal Blowfish	2:05

10.	Vexing #9	3:12

11.	Just One More	2:47

12.	Anything Real	5:19

13.	Bonus track: Lite Brite Sky - Weg Mix	8:03

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released January 10, 2025

“phenomenal album…an album that will stand the test of time.”
- FVMusicBlog

“‘Anything Real?’ stands as a bold testament to fearless artistry…a compelling listen from start to finish.
- Hit Harmony Haven

“…interesting, exciting, mercurial, and marvelous.”
- The Big Takeover

“This is one of the most satisfying rock albums you’ll hear this year. There’s no pretense here, no unnecessary frills—just sharp songwriting, warm production, and an understanding of what makes a song work."
- Buzzslayers

“It’s a masterclass in pushing musical boundaries while staying grounded in human experience. For fans of mind-bending rock and thought-provoking lyricism, this is a journey you don’t want to miss.”
- Apricot Magazine

“Quality songwriting melds with stellar musicianship — and particularly excellent uses of lap steel and strings — to result in an album with a variety of replay-inducing successes. Anything Real? is a consistently engaging success from Quaint Delusions.”
- Obscure Sound

“ ‘Anything Real?’ invites listeners into an abstract, mind-bending experience, where the lines between reality and illusion blur with every note… blending intricate instrumental layers with lyrically profound storytelling… an album that doesn’t just ask questions - it pulls you into a world where answers are subjective and reality is what you make of it.”
- The Indie Grid

“Anything Real? is a spectacular rock journey and the perfect addition to any alternative playlist.”
- Senocular Media

“Simply put, this is an album to get lost in.”
- Review Fix

“…a must-listen for fans of bold, genre-blending rock.”
- Melody Lens

“…a remarkable ability to balance raw emotion with innovative musicianship. It’s a record that rewards multiple listens, with every spin uncovering something new and exciting.”
- Esfera Sonora

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