Last Night in the Bittersweet
Paolo Nutini · 2022
72 min · 16 tracks · blues
A vibrant blend of blues-infused pop and rock, rich with emotional storytelling and musical experimentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Lose It — This track encapsulates the album's exploration of vulnerability and emotional turmoil, featuring heartfelt lyrics paired with an infectious melody that showcases Nutini's vocal prowess.
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Petrified in Love — This song stands out for its poignant reflection on love's complexities, blending blues influences with a modern pop sensibility that highlights Nutini’s growth as a songwriter.
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Shine a Light — As one of the album's more uplifting tracks, it delivers an anthemic quality while addressing themes of hope and resilience, making it a memorable centerpiece of the record.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends various styles but lacks a strong cohesive arc throughout its length.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate layered instrumentation, with strings and horns adding depth to the arrangements.
- The interlude 'Stranded Words' serves as a pause in the narrative flow, allowing for a shift in mood before the second half begins.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long immersive listening sessions
- wave-like pacing and flow
- introspective reflective moments
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on July 1, 2022, Last Night in the Bittersweet marks Paolo Nutini's first album in eight years since Caustic Love. After a prolonged hiatus, during which Nutini faced personal challenges and artistic exploration, this album represents a significant return to form, showcasing his evolved sound and lyrical depth while reconnecting with his audience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Mayer· Hozier· James Bay
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Afterneath 4:06
- 2 Radio 4:22
- 3 Through the Echoes 3:42
- 4 Acid Eyes 4:33
- 5 Stranded Words (interlude) 2:31
- 6 Lose It 5:30
- 7 Petrified in Love 3:53
- 8 Everywhere 5:51
- 9 Abigail 3:50
- 10 Children of the Stars 3:20
- 11 Heart Filled Up 5:17
- 12 Shine a Light 5:56
- 13 Desperation 3:35
- 14 Julianne 4:51
- 15 Take Me Take Mine 6:51
- 16 Writer 4:03
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