Hello Tim,
That delay or reverb is causing some syllables to overlap. I reckon shortening the time/delay will keep the effect but allow clarity. There's also some increased aggressive high end on the vocal from the effect.
References to Nick Cave will always grab my attention. I've seen him live in the Boys Next Door, the Birthday Party, his 1st solo tour before the Bad Seeds and with the Bad Seeds.
Good song!


Cheers
rayc
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