The Twilight Sad: Nobody Wants To Be Here and Nobody Wants To Leave

Up until now, The Twilight Sad have tended to obscure their songwriting chops with layers of enveloping guitar noise or, as on their last outing, a stark, austere sonic aesthetic. Now, finally, the Scottish trio seem to have the confidence to let the songs speak for themselves. There are elements of their past throughout their fourth record – a Mogwai-esque guitar storm here, a pulsing drum machine there – but it's defined by the strength of the songs. The yearning Last January is a perfect first single; It Never Was The Same is stately and affecting; In Nowhere is monumental – and James Graham's heavily accented, highly emotional singing is used to its fullest throughout. This is the sound of a wonderful band coming of age. thetwilightsad.com