Twist And Pout

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Release Date: 2023-04-15

Labels: Something To Do Records, Something To Do Music For Something To Do People

“The song is a stripped-down shuffle with some tamed acoustic guitar strummed at a lackadaisical pace and it kinda reminds me of the sort of tossed-off gem that the Replacements would drop every now and then. But the song has hooks and some snarky attitude. The vocal melody is positively an earworm – digging in deep and staying memorable – and the vocals are excellently executed as he sings about the “too-cool-to-enjoy-the-show” set at concerts – it's actually pretty funny. Anytime I hear a stripped down song like this, I think of the courage it takes to lay vocals bare without much of anything to mask any inadequacies or slip-ups. But Poppy Robbie does it on this one and nary a slip is to be found. It's not my normal listening, but this is a good one.” -Ryan, That’s Good Enough For Me E-Zine

“ "Twist and Pout" is a track from 2007, which of course was re-recorded last year for the Samuel Heck EP. Robbie himself says that this version is better and more fun than the newer one. How do I say I agree without sounding like the typical jerk who only likes Robbie's "old stuff"? I dig the lo-fi '50s rock and roll vibe here. Robbie is great at channeling his inner Buddy Holly, and you'll find the lyrics hilariously on-point if you've ever played live music in front of an entirely disinterested crowd.” -Lord Rutledge, Faster and Louder E-Zine