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The Twist
Rock · 1999 · 16 tracks · 39m

The Twist

Chubby Checker

High-octane 1960s rock and roll centered on the world's most famous dance craze. Driving rhythms, bright horns, and an unrelenting spirit of celebration.

April 2, 1999

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An explosion of mid-century joy that prioritizes physical movement over everything else.

Moments Worth Listening For
The iconic opening drum roll and immediate vocal invitation that defines the title track
The gritty saxophone break halfway through that forces a change in dance tempo
The moment the backing vocalists lock into a repetitive rhythmic chant behind the lead
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does The Twist sound next to the rest of Chubby Checker's catalogue?

Festival+0.9σ

Festival saturates this record a touch more than the artist's norm.

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