Dream On
Bunk Bed, 2020
9/10
The Iowa outfit Twins returns with a more mature angle of their power-pop meets Americana formula, where new members bring new dimensions to their hook and riff heavy version of rock.
“The Laws Of Love” starts the album piano focused before carefully strummed guitars enter the Americana tinted setting, and “Hearts” continues the warm atmosphere with an upbeat folk-rocker where strong, playful vocals make an impression.
In the middle, “Passenger” flows with breezy, roots rock melodies that certainly points to their earlier, power-pop days, while “In Yer Dreams” leads with harmonica before building into a punchy, garage-rock influenced album highlight that you can’t help but sing-along to.
Closer to the end, “So Far Gone” resides in softer territory where gentle rhythm and hushed vocals are used strategically, and “Living Proof” exits the listen with no shortage of emotion on the reflective finish to a very well thought out record.
A heartfelt and adventurous listen that settles in quite nicely on the first spin, if names like Garcia, Tweedy, Petty, Springsteen and Westerberg mean anything to you, Dream On absolutely deserves a healthy amount of your time.
Travels well with: King Ropes- Go Back Where They Came From; Terry Ohms- Cold Cold Shoulder