These Are My Twisted Words
Radiohead · 2009
5 min · 1 track · alternative rock
A sprawling exploration of haunting melodies and intricate arrangements, blending electronic elements with Radiohead's signature introspective style.
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These Are My Twisted Words — This track showcases Radiohead's mastery of mood, weaving together ethereal instrumentation with lyrics that evoke a sense of disorientation and introspection. Its expansive structure reflects the band's willingness to push musical boundaries.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The single showcases Radiohead's intricate arrangements and atmospheric sound, maintaining their distinct style.
What we noticed
- The track features a slow build, starting with a minimalist electronic pulse that gradually layers in guitar and vocals.
- Vocals are delivered in a subdued manner, often overlapping with the instrumentation rather than standing out prominently.
- The song's structure is non-traditional, lacking a clear verse-chorus format and instead flowing through various sections.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- 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.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A notable single that showcases Radiohead's sound but isn't central to their main albums.
- Career context
- By the time 'These Are My Twisted Words' was released in 2009, Radiohead had firmly established themselves as pioneers in alternative rock, following their critically acclaimed release 'In Rainbows' just two years prior. This single continued to showcase their evolution, embracing more experimental sounds while maintaining their lyrical depth and emotional complexity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sigur Rós· Interpol· The National
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 These Are My Twisted Words 5:32
If this landed
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