INACTION: DECLAN WELSH CALLS FOR ACTION WITH NEW SINGLE

With just 10 seconds and an ominous rumbling bassline, it’s evident that Declan Welsh and The Decadent West are absolutely BACK!

‘Inaction‘ marks the second new release from Declan Welsh this year following the protest fueled ‘Walk A Mile In Gaza‘ back in June. Whilst it touches upon the same narrative, ‘Inaction‘ captures a higher sense of urgency and frustration than it’s predecessor. Declan Welsh is pissed off and that frustration is being channeled diplomatically into this next era of music.

In a sharp comparison to mellowed 2023 album effort ‘2‘, ‘Inaction‘ see’s the band return to the frantic energy style that they became notorious for over the years. Whilst ‘2‘ was an incredibly strong and exploratory album for the band, it came from a different head space. This track is anything but. Motivated by destruction caused by war and greed has generated a feeling so strong that can’t be subdued any more.

‘This is a song written after nearly a year of watching the worst things imaginable happen to people on a daily basis live-streamed while everyone has various debates about whether it should happen, and we all stand up and say that it shouldn’t while it continues. It is a criticism of the idea of debate in and of itself, and of the limits of free discussion and expression as a tool to be used by people to change things. It’s a frenetic, frustrated, five hundred mile an hour punk song designed to be played live and felt.’ Declan Welsh

‘Inaction‘ takes the band back in a rockier direction and I’m all for that. The guitars rip ferociously; as if an extension of the songs ararchatic message, ready to punch you in the gut if you won’t listen. Lyrically, the track digs deep, challenging the hypocrisy of “all talk, no action” approach to conflict: “Debates placate/ the need, innate/ For us to feel like we participate”. Declan Welsh holds himself and every listener accountable for their own actions, or lack of; taking no more excuses. Then there’s the chorus:“Talk Talk, Chit Chat” is frantically chanted over and over with hightened intensity. Even without delving into the lyrics, the tone of the message isn’t missed.

Probably their most exciting new release in a few years yet the track feels like it comes to a premature. But that’s a good thing, it leaves you craving that bit more which I’m sure will soon be delivered.

2025 better brace itself as in just 3 minutes, Declan Welsh and The Decadent West make their comeback crystal clear.