Twisted Love

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Twisted Love
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Studio album by
the Quireboys
Released4 September 2016
Recorded2015–2016
Genre
Length40:44
Label Off Yer Rocka
Producer
  • Martin Ekelund
  • Guy Griffin
The Quireboys chronology
St. Cecilia and the Gypsy Soul
(2015)		Twisted Love
(2016)		 White Trash Blues
(2017)
Singles from Twisted Love
  1. "Twisted Love"
    Released: 2016

Twisted Love is the tenth studio album by English rock band the Quireboys, released in 2016. [1] [2]

Contents

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

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Classic Rock Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [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.

Twisted Love track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Torn and Frayed" 3:17
2."Ghost Train" 3:59
3."Killing Time" 3:53
4."Twisted Love"
  • Spike
  • Guy Griffin
  • Paul Guerin
4:12
5."Breaking Rocks" 4:16
6."Gracie B, Pt. 2"
  • Spike
  • Griffin
  • Guerin
4:17
7."Life's a Bitch" 2:57
8."Stroll On" 4:08
9."Shotgun Way" 4:41
10."Midnight Collective"
  • Spike
  • Griffin
  • Guerin
4:08

Personnel

Credits adapted from liner notes. [5]

Band members
Additional musicians

References

  1. ↑ "Band set for Paisley gig". The Gazette. Johnston, Strathclyde. 10 August 2016. p. 4. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
  2. ↑ "A fresh twist on rock'n'roll". the Guide. South Wales Argus. Newport, Gwent. 26 August 2016. p. 2. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
  3. ↑ Rushworth, Simon (10 September 2016). "The Quireboys - Review". rushonrock.com. Archived from the original on 25 October 2016. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
  4. ↑ Diggins, Mark (2 September 2016). "The Quireboys – Twisted Love". therockpit.net. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
  5. 1 2 Twisted Love (Booklet). United Kingdom: Off Yer Rocka. 2016. OYR035.
  6. ↑ "The Quireboys Stream New Single Twisted Love". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles . 29 July 2016. Archived from the original on 16 January 2026. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
  7. ↑ "Official Physical Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company . Retrieved 16 January 2026.
  8. ↑ "Official Vinyl Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company . Retrieved 16 January 2026.
  9. ↑ "Twisted Love - EP by The Quireboys". Apple Music . Retrieved 17 January 2026.
  10. 1 2 Sleazegrinder (23 September 2016). "Quireboys - Twisted Love album review". Classic Rock . Archived from the original on 9 December 2022. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
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