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Twisted

Del Amitri · 1995

81 min · 18 tracks · alternative rock

Melodic alternative rock intertwines introspective lyrics with catchy hooks, creating a reflective yet accessible soundscape.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Roll to Me — This track encapsulates the band's knack for catchy melodies and relatable lyrics, becoming one of their most recognizable songs.
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    Tell Her This — With its heartfelt narrative, this song showcases Del Amitri's skill in blending emotional depth with pop sensibility.
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    Driving With the Brakes On — This track features poignant storytelling and a reflective tone that highlights the band's lyrical maturity at this point in their career.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • melodic hooks for sing-alongs
  • introspective lyrics for reflection
  • for afternoon drives

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • dislike introspective lyrical themes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1995, Twisted marked Del Amitri's fourth studio album, following their successful 1992 record, Change Everything. At this stage, the band was solidifying their presence in the UK alternative rock scene, navigating both commercial success and artistic experimentation.
Stylistic neighbors
The Blue Nile· Crowded House· Semisonic

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Food for Songs 3:37
  • 2 Start With Me 4:27
  • 3 Here and Now 5:30
  • 4 One Thing Left to Do 3:59
  • 5 Tell Her This 3:11
  • 6 Being Somebody Else 6:26
  • 7 Roll to Me 2:12
  • 8 Crashing Down 4:51
  • 9 It Might as Well Be You 4:34
  • 10 Never Enough 5:28
  • 11 It’s Never Too Late to Be Alone 5:06
  • 12 Driving With the Brakes On 4:42

Disc 2

  • 1 Hatful Of Rain (Live) 4:52
  • 2 When I Want You (Live) 4:39
  • 3 Crashing Down (Live) 5:30
  • 4 Move Away Jimmy Blue (Live) 3:38
  • 5 The Ones That You Love Lead You Nowhere (Live) 3:28
  • 6 Stone Cold Sober (Live) 5:00

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