Twisted Wheel
Twisted Wheel · 2009
35 min · 11 tracks · indie rock
A raw blend of gritty guitars and anthemic choruses captures the youthful energy of UK indie rock.
Top tracks — play these first
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She's a Weapon — This track stands out with its explosive energy and catchy hooks, encapsulating the rebellious spirit that defines the band's sound.
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Let Them Have It All — With its anthemic chorus and socially aware lyrics, this song showcases the band's knack for blending punk influences with melodic sensibilities.
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You Stole the Sun — This track balances introspective lyrics with a driving rhythm, highlighting the band's ability to create emotional depth while maintaining an upbeat tempo.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures youthful energy but lacks standout compositions and production finesse.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a high-energy tempo with driving guitar riffs and anthemic choruses, creating an immediate sense of urgency.
- Several tracks feature call-and-response vocal patterns that engage the listener and enhance the communal feel of the music.
- The album closes with a slower track that shifts the mood, providing a contrast to the preceding intensity.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Oh What Have You Done
The bridge shifts dramatically, revealing a moment of vulnerability that contrasts sharply with earlier bravado.
This structural pivot deepens the emotional narrative, allowing listeners to connect more intimately with the song's themes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Lucy the Castle 2:46
- 2 She's a Weapon 1:52
- 3 We Are Us 3:29
- 4 Oh What Have You Done 2:59
- 5 Strife 4:20
- 6 One Night on the Street 2:33
- 7 Let Them Have It All 3:12
- 8 Bad Candy 2:58
- 9 You Stole the Sun 3:51
- 10 Bouncing Bomb 3:34
- 11 What's Your Name 3:57
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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