RESULTS is an experience that’s multifaceted, one that’s a storytelling journey told and explored through a multitude of mediums, both spoken word and alternative rock compositions that go hand in hand to deliver a sonic story that’s almost like a full blown path into lives of Generation X. Opening with the Sixth of January, it’s clear that Twining has a political undercurrent to his work that translates into his musicality. It’s far from the norm, both from a composition perspective and from a topical one. He thrives on the boundaries, as an artist with a vision for his music and for his purpose.
Songs like “DUSTY SPRINGFIELD RECORD COLLECTION”, which begin with this quaint acoustic jingling, slowly start derailing into the complete spoken word performance of Twining. The delivery is also far from constant or consistent, it thrives on its staccato approach. He paces himself exquisitely, leaving ample time between lines for each statement to sit with you, leave you anticipating more. A strange and bemusing spiel on vinyl revivals might not be what you could conceive from the opening chords, but that’s precisely what you get and are left fascinated by.
“I remember being fascinated by my mother’s limited cache of makeup, hidden from my father on the utility bathroom of the second floor where I slept”. As opening lines go, ROUGE is about as pointed and captivating as they come by.
From back to front, there’s something rivetingly intriguing about RESULTS. Twining is an artist across facets, a poet, a storyteller, and a composer with intention to his performance. This isn’t a purely musical album, it’s a narrative piece served in byte sized pockets that are seemingly absurd and quirky but compelling throughout.