TWIN ATLANTIC - GREAT DIVIDE

In recent years, they've played Vans Warped Tour aswell as touring with the likes of Blink 182,The All-American Rejects and Thirty Seconds To Mars. Finally, the Glaswegian alt-rockers Twin Atlantic grace us with a new and might I mention, absolutely cracking album.

In terms of new material, the world hasn't heard anything from Twin since their critically acclaimed 2011 release Free, the album which really gave them a platform and proved their worth. "Great Divide", which was released on August 18th, really elevates Twin Atlantic and more than definitely lives up to their previous releases. The four Glaswegian boys can give themselves a pat on the back for this one. 

Great Divide starts off strong with The Ones That I Love. I begin to wonder whether or not I'm listening to Sam McTrusty singing or Marti Pellow as I light candles to a song which very much reminds me of Wet Wet Wet with the slow lovey dovey piano chords and soft pop ballad vocals.

Right after, we're brought back to reality with the lead single Heart And Soul. Back in March, Zane Low premiered this as the "Hottest Record In The World" on Radio 1. This, I can definitely back. The boys bring us real attitude driven rock with vocals that pack a Glasgow Kiss. As soon as the chorus kicks in, you can start to imagine audiences worldwide filling stadiums with their voices echoing the words back to Twin. This is modern arena rock at it's best.

Sam and the gang certainly bring a stadium presence to this album as they continue to give us nothing less than their best with the likes of Hold On, Fall Into The Party, I Am An Animal and Actions That Echo. Each of these tracks bringing us that unique pop-alt rock sound that Twin provide. As I listen, I can imagine a sea of Scots singing each song back to the boys at the likes of T In The Park

As well as their pop-alternative rock sound, Twin show that they like to experiment with their sound and try to expand their horizon on this album. Cell Mate is very much a blend of stadium rock meets grunge. Think Bon Jovi meets Nirvana. The Kurt Cobain inspired lyrics are sung very accordingly but sadly don't pack the same angst that Kurt would have gave us. Nevertheless, the song is very catchy but it would definitely suit a more heavier tone if they would just venture deeper into experimenting with their sound.

My favourite track from this album is Be A Kid. I'm a sucker for the slow ones. This fills my boots with a specific sound I love. The instrumental sounds Snow Patrol and Coldplay inspired, the lyrics very endearing and solemn. It is definitely a stand out highlight for Twin Atlantic and certainly defines a much maturer side to the Glasgow boys. There's something very comforting about listening to Sam belt his heart out to melancholic lines about nostalgia and innocent wishes.

Great Divide has been one of my most favourite listens of 2014. Twin Atlantic do both themselves and Scotland proud with this album, giving us an exceptional album that can be played time and time again. The boys have certainly raised the bar since Free and it leaves only high hopes for their future.

You can buy Twin Atlantic's new album Great Divide from Amazon, iTunes, Red Bull Records and their own official online store!

Until next time folks, keep rocking!

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