Twisted Love
2016 studio album by the Quireboys
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Twisted Love is the tenth studio album by English rock band the Quireboys, released in 2016.[1][2]
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| Released | 4 September 2016 | |||
| Recorded | 2015–2016 | |||
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| Length | 40:44 | |||
| Label | Off Yer Rocka | |||
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Recording
Twisted Love was the Quireboys' fourth studio album in three years, following Beautiful Curse (2013), Black Eyed Sons (2014), and St. Cecilia and the Gypsy Soul (2015). It features a re-recording of "Gracie B" from the band's previous album, reworked to match the heavier sound from their live shows.[3] The album was noted for its strong blues rock influences.[4] The album was recorded at Lemon Recording Studio in Klippan, Sweden, in May 2016.[5]
Release and promotion
"Twisted Love" was released as the album's lead single in July 2016.[6] It peaked at no. 1 on the UK Physical Singles chart and no. 13 on the UK Vinyl Singles chart.[7][8] The album was preceded by the release of the Twisted Love EP on 19 August 2016, which featured the album version, an extended version, and three bonus tracks.[9]
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Classic Rock |   [10] |
Classic Rock opined that blues rock fits the band "like a glove", likening Twisted Love to the Rolling Stones' early 70s work.[10]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Spike and Guy Griffin, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Torn and Frayed" | 3:17 | |
| 2. | "Ghost Train" | 3:59 | |
| 3. | "Killing Time" | 3:53 | |
| 4. | "Twisted Love" |
| 4:12 |
| 5. | "Breaking Rocks" | 4:16 | |
| 6. | "Gracie B, Pt. 2" |
| 4:17 |
| 7. | "Life's a Bitch" | 2:57 | |
| 8. | "Stroll On" | 4:08 | |
| 9. | "Shotgun Way" | 4:41 | |
| 10. | "Midnight Collective" |
| 4:08 |
Personnel
Credits adapted from liner notes.[5]
- Band members
- Jonathan "Spike" Gray – lead vocals
- Guy Griffin – lead guitar, rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Paul Guerin – lead guitar, rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Keith Weir – keyboards, backing vocals
- Dave McCluskey – drums
- Nick Malling – bass guitar
- Additional musicians
- Lynne Jackaman – backing vocals
- Par Jansson - harmonica
- Jenny Palm – backing vocals