Album Review

Twin Atlantic – The Great Divide

• 19th Aug 2014

Twin Atlantic’s second full length sees the Scots aim for the stadiums, and succeed in doing so. While the opening track ‘The Ones That I Love’ is something of a slow burner, with Sam McTrusty crooning over a desolate and drowning piano, the rest of the record is nothing if not cataclysmic.

Recently released singles ‘Heart and Soul’ and ‘Brothers and Sisters’ really do define what this The Great Divide is about, sonically. But that doesn’t necessarily mean that they are the best at what they do. Tracks such as ‘Rest In Pieces’ and ‘Cell Mate’ really do have thumping your chest feeling, always aiming for that guy in the back of the arena. The former of these might be one of the best on the album, with McTrusty’s heartfelt lyrics leading the charge.

The rest of the band come to the fray as well, as this is far from a one man outfit. The Twins are dreadfully talented bunch, and the proof is here in the 12 tracks. It’s been quite a while since Twin Atlantic released an album, but it’s certainly been worth the wait.

Venue: The Great Divide
Support Band: Red Bull records