Between the Heart & The Synapse

The Receiving End of Sirens | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 26, 2005)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Triple Crown
• ASIN: B0007YMVE2
• Also Available in: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #27,702 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Review

"[T]hey weave heavy synths, French horns and reversed guitars through songs crafted rather than written..." --Kerrang Magazine

Product Description

Electronically enhanced hard rockin' in the vein of Hot Rod Circuit meets The Refused. Their unique sound, sharpened by producer Matt Squire (Northstar, Thrice), recreates the boundaries of the genre. They have a hearty appetite for touring and a face-melting live show.

Customer Reviews

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars TREOS is the real deal..., May 12, 2006

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adamKS (Illinois) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Between the Heart & The Synapse (Audio CD)

with all the unoriginal post-screamo albums being released in the last two years (2003 was the last decent year of screamo bands), "between the heart and the synapse" is probably the most innovative, experimental, and perhaps the best album in the past two years. the album is amazing, intelligent, and very complex that i felt like i couldn't give it a proper review. i wouldn't call this album screamo or emo, but an emotional, post hardcore, experimental, progressive rock album. it's all of those genres lumped into one and the result is a masterpiece. not only is the music quality stellar, the intertwining vocals from three different singers and stunning lyrics help deliver this album as well.

as for comparing TREOS to any other bands, forget it. no one else sound like band. they are completely original and this album is an epic masterpiece. the bands songs are very catchy, dark, experimental, and don't seem to follow any pattern whatsoever. very few songs on here have a simple chorus as for the chorus (and the whole song) progresses throughtout the song itself. it's very unpredictalble and i hear new things every time i listen to it.

the album is solid, but the three standout songs are "planning a prison break", "the rival cycle", and "this armistace". this band has such talent for being their first album and i can't wait for another release. also, these guys are extremely good live. see them if you get the chance! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED...

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Transcends Genres, October 2, 2005

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Scott (MA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Between the Heart & The Synapse (Audio CD)

I don't listen to 'emo'. I detest 'powerpop' and 'pop-punk'.

That having been said, treos is an absolutely amazing band. They're insanely complex, there's always a lot going on in the background that you don't noticed until you listen a few times. The vocals do NOT sound poppy at all. Their lyrics are some of the best I've heard. They've got one guy who does vocals, guitar, keyboards, and controls the synth stuff on a laptop at shows. They're just amazing. Listen to "the war of all against all" or "dead men tell no tales" if you get a chance, those are two of their best songs.

25 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I Hate Emo, October 22, 2005

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Logan Albright "thellama73" (Marietta, Georgia USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Between the Heart & The Synapse (Audio CD)

I bought this album without knowing anything about it (as I often do). I liked the cover art and the name of the band, so I gave it a shot.
So I pop it in the cd player and hear the intro. "Wow, that's pretty good," I think. Then track two comes on and I immediately think "oh no, Emo! What a fool I've been!"
However, being the open minded chap I am, I listened to the whole thing, and then I listened to it again. Well it turns out, even a devoted anti-emo troubador like myself has to admit that this album is pretty good. The interplay between the synths and guitars is very unique and modern sounding and it gives the whole record a great atmosphere. All the musicians are clearly very talanted. Another reviewer said that this record "transcends genres" and he couldn't be more right.
The only negetive comment I have is that I don't really like the style of singing, but that's just personal preference.
In summary: if you like anything resembling emo, you will love this album. If you hate anything resembling emo, there's a good chance you will like this album anyway.