"Collectively, I would probably have to say this album is about the great and not-so-great women in and out of my life," says principle songwriter Amadeus. In the rock world of heartbreak set to song, he is hardly alone. Still, "Donna" has a unique way of expressing what could be a sappy sentiment as something a lot more fun.
The CD -- released January 19th and produced by famed Mike Hoffmann of E.I.E.I.O. who worked with The Verve Pipe and the Violent Femmes -- plays out like the soundtrack to a good night out. It's very Milwaukee in nature; that is to say, it's eager and energetic, loads of fun and goes down as smoothly as a pint of Pabst.
And although Amadeus admits the blues have an enormous influence on his band -- so much so that an early Delta song, "One Day in the Rain," received nomination for best blues song of the year by the Independent Music Awards -- he says the band name is not a reference to the Delta blues, one of the earliest and most influential forms of the genre.
"We are influenced by all sorts of different genres of music," he says. "Delta is the Greek symbol for change, and Routine suggests a pattern. I guess it's just a paradox." Paradoxes aside, one thing is straightforward and clear: The Delta Routine is determined to make a Milwaukee impact. And we think it's on the right track."
"They better not forget about us when they move on to bigger things, but the Delta Routine will always have a home at the Up and Under" ~ Brody (Owner of the Up & Under Pub)
"You guys sounded great last night and way to pack the friggin' house!!!"
"Great sounding show last night, keep on moving up!"
"You guys were one of my favs at Summerfest, rock on!"
"Sexy album cover dudes"
"Great show at the Up and Under last night. Glad I came."
"I heard you guys played Summerfest. I really wish I could've been there to see it. I'll be home in September before I head overseas again, I hope to catch a show while I'm back, I'm sure they're only getting better!" 
"Amazing show at Linneman's...Glad I caught the end of it! See you at the Up!"
"Wow, you guys rule!"
"Your song "One day in the rain" reminds me of Summerfest under the hone bridge on a kind of hot, summer day with the sky on the verge of bursting open. I love it."
"Looking forward to Saturday night guys!"
"Just wanted to tell you that the EP is hot! I've been playing it for everyone I know..."
"Your band is awesome!"
"You guys fuckin' rock. See you next Thursday!!"
"Great show again!"
"I've been listening to/really enjoying the record. Good luck with the IMAS, and let me know if you're gonna be playing down in Chicago!! "
"The State of straight-ahead blues based party rock has diminished in Milwaukee. It used to be that you could catch The Probers or someone of that ilk on any given weekend. Hope has been resurrected in Brew Town's own Delta Routine. With the obligatory three-piece line up, drummer Kyle Ciske, bassist Lewis Gatford and vocalist/guitarist nick Amadeus come on like a volcano. Blues, rock, and jam combine for a sound reminiscent of the first Jet release. They have followed the same path taken by acts such as the Black Crows by putting out a record that flows from track to track without losing a step. Their debut album, Donna, was produced by Mike Hoffmann. The disc pounds and jumps with stand-out tracks such as Little Truth and Donna which beat simple chord progressions into submission in a delicious way. Songs such as Once More show the band boogie side with a punk edge. Live, the act steams up a room. Their following is growing at an amazing rate."