Twangin...
Dave Edmunds · 1981
30 min · 11 tracks · pop music
A spirited blend of country rock and pop sensibilities that showcases Edmunds' knack for catchy melodies and vibrant instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Race Is On — This track stands out for its energetic delivery and clever lyrics about heartbreak, making it a quintessential example of Edmunds' ability to infuse traditional country themes with rock energy.
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(I’m Gonna Start) Living Again If It Kills Me — This song showcases Edmunds' vocal range and emotional depth, combining a catchy chorus with poignant reflections on resilience and newfound hope.
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Almost Saturday Night — A cover of John Fogerty's song, this track captures the essence of weekend anticipation with its upbeat tempo and infectious rhythm, highlighting Edmunds' skill at interpreting others' work.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines catchy melodies with vibrant instrumentation but lacks standout depth in songwriting.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a bright, upbeat track that sets a lively tone, maintaining a consistent mid-tempo pace through the first half.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo, creating a reflective mood that contrasts with the earlier energy of the album.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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
- steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
- short bursts of energy
- vibrant background for gatherings
- playful irreverence throughout tracks
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy immersive experiences
- seek deep introspective themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When Twangin... was released in 1981, Dave Edmunds was already an established figure in rock music, following his successful albums like Repeat When Necessary in 1979. This album marked a continuation of his exploration into roots rock and country influences, solidifying his place in the genre after the commercial peak of his earlier works.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nick Lowe· Elvis Costello· Graham Parker
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Something Happens 3:14
- 2 It’s Been So Long 2:15
- 3 Singin’ the Blues 2:59
- 4 (I’m Gonna Start) Living Again If It Kills Me 3:20
- 5 Almost Saturday Night 2:12
- 6 Cheap Talk, Patter and Jive 3:06
- 7 Three Time Loser 2:45
- 8 You’ll Never Get Me Up (in One of Those Things) 3:48
- 9 I’m Only Human 2:08
- 10 The Race Is On 2:07
- 11 Baby Let’s Play House 2:18
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