Great Divide by Twin Atlantic

"Rock and roll music is a part of me" declares Sam McTrusty in 'It's Not Dead' (available on the Deluxe Edition) and that is evident throughout 'Great Divide'. Three albums in and it feels like Twin Atlantic are

finally becoming the big band they want to be. This album is what you want from a band like Twin Atlantic. It is full of songs that make you want to punch the air or drive down a clear freeway on a sunny day with the top down. It has it's moments where it mellows also and that is where the album lags a bit; it's just that Sam, Barry, Craig and Ross are yet to master the ballads in the same way they have the anthems. In all honesty, the anthems are good enough to make  you forget about the songs which miss the mark leaving you rejoicing at the fact that the Glasgow four piece are back in action.

'Hold On' and 'Actions That Echo' are a reminder of the fact that Twin Atlantic are masters of a catchy chorus, whilst songs like 'I Am An Animal' and 'Cell Mate' are a display of the rock 'n' roll edge this band maintain. There are many songs on the album which are just as good as the aforementioned but equally there are lows including album opener 'The Ones That I Love'. All in all, it is awesome to be hearing the riffs and beautiful Scottish accents which come with a Twin Atlantic album and it is definitely a welcome return for the lads. It'll be exciting to see how this album translate live.

'Great Divide' is available to buy now.
Single 'Brothers and Sisters' is also available to buy now.
You can catch the boys on tour at Reading and Leeds Festivals this weekend and on tour this October/November across the UK.