{"product_id":"bar-italia-the-twits","title":"BAR ITALIA - The Twits","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\" mce-data-marked=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLP - Silver Vinyl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebar italia\u003c\/strong\u003e is a London-based three-piece consisting of \u003cstrong\u003eNina Cristante\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eJezmi Tarik Fehmi\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eSam Fenton\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey are set to release their second full-length album of 2023, titled \u003cem\u003e‘The Twits’\u003c\/em\u003e, on November 3rd. This follows their acclaimed Matador debut, \u003cem\u003e‘Tracey Denim’\u003c\/em\u003e, which was released less than six months ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e‘The Twits’\u003c\/em\u003e was recorded by the trio over eight weeks in February 2023 in a makeshift home studio in Mallorca, and it was mixed by \u003cstrong\u003eMarta Salogni\u003c\/strong\u003e. The album showcases \u003cstrong\u003ebar italia’s\u003c\/strong\u003e distinctive style of songcraft, which ranges from raucous and mystic to unkempt and occasionally sinister, all with a high level of commitment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNotable tracks on the album include “\u003cem\u003emy little tony\u003c\/em\u003e,” with its high-energy riff and catchy hooks, the cathartic four-on-the-floor of ‘\u003cem\u003eworld’s greatest emoter\u003c\/em\u003e,’ and the festival tent psychedelia of “\u003cem\u003eHi-fiver\u003c\/em\u003e.” These are exhilarating rock songs with a touch of wildness and peculiarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe band also explores more experimental territory on \u003cem\u003e‘The Twits’\u003c\/em\u003e, with songs like “\u003cem\u003eJelsy\u003c\/em\u003e” presenting a conversation-like structure between friends set against wistful, buzzing country blues. The album's diversity is showcased in tracks like the sinuous, slow-burning waltz of “\u003cem\u003etwist\u003c\/em\u003e” and the open-ended tracks such as “\u003cem\u003eShoo\u003c\/em\u003e,” which transition from reptilian dive-bar soloing to a palpitating two-note piano coda.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout the album, \u003cstrong\u003eNina Cristante\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eJezmi Tarik Fehmi\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eSam Fenton\u003c\/strong\u003e demonstrate their ability to manifest different melodies, moods, and cadences, often within the space of thirty seconds, rooted in a shared language and kinship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReleased in May, their Matador debut \u003cem\u003e‘Tracey Denim’\u003c\/em\u003e garnered significant attention and critical acclaim. The album's unique sound and style were praised by various publications, and their single “\u003cem\u003eNurse!\u003c\/em\u003e” received airplay on BBC 6 Music and other radio stations. The band's live performances were also well-received, culminating in a sold-out headline show at the ICA in London, described by The Spectator as “transfixing.”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matador Records","offers":[{"title":"LP - Silver Vinyl","offer_id":47144244609369,"sku":"SDZ-02737","price":27.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/3455\/0945\/files\/baritalia-TheTwits.jpg?v=1695140201","url":"https:\/\/spindizzyrecords.com\/products\/bar-italia-the-twits","provider":"Spindizzy Dublin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}