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The Lonely Position Of Neutral

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I see TRUSTcompany's major label debut, THE LONELY POSITION OF NEUTRAL, as an 11-song collection that showcases a blend of the sounds of the most popular rock bands of the past few years. All of the songs are very catchy, well-written, and great fun to listen to, but in the end, this is not a 5-star album. Why? This band draws very heavily from Linkin Park (mainly in the vocal style) and other bands such as Nickelback, Default, etc., that have been popular in the past year or two (many of whom also drew very heavily from bands that had been popular just before that).

All in all, this is a CD that is selling [inexpensively] at most stores, and I'd recommend picking it up. There haven't been all that many impressive albums released this summer for rock fans, and this is definitely worth the price tag. If you enjoyed HYBRID THEORY especially for its melodic sections you will love this, as it really does sound like Linkin Park without the rapper. I normally would give the album only 2 or 3 stars because of this (I have slammed Default's album for practically burning a carbon copy of Nickelback's SILVER SIDE UP), but it's impossible because TRUSTcompany has taken the formula and perfected it with a series of incredibly catchy, fun, and amazing sounding songs.

The best songs on the CD are "Hover," "Running From Me," and the single, "Downfall," in my opinion. The majority of the other songs are also very good.

My advice: as long as you are a fan of the rock of the past year or two, this will be a very good album for you....If you are one of these people and are looking for a groundbreaking record that doesn't sound much like anything out there, though, this is far from what you want. For everyone else, though, give it a try, and you'll find that these copycats have succeeded where I believe the aforementioned groups have miserably failed: in writing songs with "identity" that have varying and impressive melodies and decent lyrics.

O.K....Im not going to pretend like I've known about Trust Company for years. The thing I will do is tell it like it is. This CD is the best CD I have bought this year, next to the Vines. If you are looking for variety on this cd, forget about it. But if I hear one more time that Trust Company sounds like Linkin Park.....I will flip out. There is no hip-hop involved, just fine precision strings of bass, guitar, drums, and hard emotional vocals. They sound like a less electronic Stabbing Westward. To be honest, this CD is a different sound.....soon to be copied. Very upfront, very catchy. Many hooks and loops that stick in your head. Its not like anything out now. I can see where the guitars and screaming vocals sound like Linkin Park.....but the truth is..nobody sounds like Trust Company. MTV2 was right about them. They are a new breed of rock and roll. Real melancholy though, but at the same time....healing. The standout songs......"Hover", the first single "downfall", and my all time favorite "deeper into you". This song will soon be radio staple like Puddle of Mudd's Blurry, mark my words. I haven't handed out 5 stars except to Linkin Park's Hybrid THeory, Santan's Supernatural, and Jay-Z's Blueprint....so you know Trust Company is deserving. Please buy this cd, and play endlessly!

Enjoy!!!!!!!!

I've always said that you can tell a lot about a band by the way they put themselves out into the open. In terms of what I think works the best, going for the subtleness angle usually seems to work. Bands like Slipknot who wear masks and scream and yell and say they hate the world really have no business in the music industry. They are not a band, just a bunch of angry guys that get together and clunk heads. Bands shouldn't wear costumes. Bands shouldn't vomit onstage. Bands should play music, and mean what they say in their words.

Trust Company had me at hello.

I had the opportunity to see this band open for Sevendust (the world's finest band ever) and was very impressed. They had emotion in their songs and got the crowd moving, and they did it without lighting themselves on fire, vomiting on the crowd... All they did was play songs. I bought the CD the day it came out and found that it was not corrupted by recording equipment at all. The lyrics are very good and deal with standing out in a world where it's so hard to do so, as well as dealing with things that all human beings have to go through. It sounds clicheed, but I promise you that it's not because of the simplicity with which they write about it. I believe that the soft-spoken usually have the most depth, and Trust Company really proves this to be true because of how they write their songs.

This band is going places. Their first single "Downfall" will not be their last. This debut is beyond anything I've ever seen. The last debut to have this much promise was Creed's first disc, and look where they are now. Trust Company is a great band, and you don't have to peel off their masks to see that.

(Warning: The word "catchy" will be overused in this review)

Sure, TLPON contains simplistic music. Sure, the lyrics are slightly depressing, and unmemorable. And sure, it's very polished and overproduced. But you know what? I don't care. At all. Because I don't think I will ever come across a cd EVER that is as perfectly catchy as this one. It's amazing how all the hooks and ALL THE VERSES!! are simply infectious. TC somehow developed a "magic formula" that enabled them to churn out hook after hook with remarkable consistency. Going song by song...

1) Downfall: First single and sucked me into the band. It was one of my favorite songs ever when I heard it and still remains a classic.

2) Falling Apart: More than any other song on the CD, this one truly gets better with each listen. I don't know what else to say but amazing. The way it builds up from the verse into the chorus is damn near breathtaking.

3) Hover: Simply incredible song, and my favorite on the album. (Unless it's Falling Apart) I really think this should've been the second single instead of...

4) Running From You: Second single, and quite honestly one of the weaker songs. It just doesn't grab me like the rest of them do. It's still a great track; it's just in such quality company. I'm starting to appreciate it more now but overall it's not as accessible as most of the rest.

5) Slipping Away: Just another infectious hook that you'll find yourself singing all the time. And those crazy, push-the-envelope guys throw you for a loop with an offbeat (!!!!!) guitar pattern at the beginning.

6) Figure 8: Harder, more driving than the other songs. Another amazingly catchy hook. Grows on me.

7) The Fear: This ballad just might be the catchiest song on the album. It's just like candy in song form.

8) Deeper Into You: You'd think that by this point in the CD, they'd have run out of steam, right? WRONG! It's just a testament to the quality of the CD that such a catchy, soaring song can be stuck back here where there'd normally be filler.

9) Drop to Zero: A little less catchy than most of the rest but it has its moments. The "DROP!" after the intro gets you bobbing your head along with the music, unique on a CD where you're normally focused on the melodies. The resolution of the song is wonderful too.

10) Finally: For me this song sticks out quite a bit from the rest. I spoke of a "magic formula" that seems to craft all the songs on the CD, but this one is a deviation. It's creative and relatively complex, more spacey and atmospheric than the other songs. And some of the lyrics are actually positive and hopeful (!!!!!), which is echoed by nice hopeful-sounding guitar loops throughout the song. Oh, and it's a great song.

11) Take It All: A fitting closer containing a driving intro, some nice running guitar lines, and probably the simplest and catchiest hook on the album.

In conclusion, if you're a fan of modern rock, listen to this album. It's incredibly (I'll say it again) catchy, but you could not at all consider it "pop rock". And it doesn't just "rely" on it's catchiness-the musicality, while not too complex, provides just the right support for and blends in perfectly with the vocals. (It may still seem like I'm just a sucker for a catchy song. While I admit that's often true, I'd also like to say that my musical tastes definitely expand beyond that to harder or experimental rock, so I'd like to think I'm fairly credible with this review.) Anyways, this CD doesn't try to be anything it's not...it is what it is, and what it is is a simple, catchy work of magic.

5 stars.

This is a great cd, by a great band. I have been a fan of TRUSTcompany since i saw the video for downfall, it is an awesome video that just jumps out at you. Then a friend of mine bought the Tough Enough 2 soundtrack, which has falling apart on it. Then i was hooked i bought this cd the day it came out and have been listen to it nonstop. Every single song on it i love, but i guess my favorites are, Downfall, Running From Me, Drop to Zero, Finally, and Take it all. I highly suggest purchasing this cd, to anyone who is a fan of good rock music.

I love this album! It takes a lot to get my attention, as I find that a lot of what is played on the radio to be the same old sounds over and over. I've never really been a big fan of most mainstream rock. But "Downfall" caught my attention, so I decided to give this album a try, and I definitely don't regret it. As I didn't know much about this band when I bought the CD, I didn't expect much from my purchase. Not only did Trust Company FAR exceed my limited expectations, but they blew me away!

The songs are catchy, yet unique and distinct in their sound and composition. Though the lyrics are simple, they convey powerful emotions, and ones that everyone can relate to. Kevin Palmer's voice is mesmerizing, and communicates the emotions of the lyrics with incredible skill yet without losing the hard rock essence of the songs. Some of my favorite tracks include: "Downfall," "Falling Apart," "Hover," "The Fear," and "Take It All." However, there isn't a single song on this CD that I skip over. All tracks have their own appeal.

I've noticed that some people have related Trust Company to Linkin Park, and I would tend to disagree. I'm not much of a fan of Linkin Park, and I find that Trust Company's sound is much more accessible and melodic than that of Linkin Park.

Overall, I feel that this is a band that deserves much more recognition and attention than they get. My CD collection wouldn't be complete without this album, and I can't wait to hear what they come out with next! Buy this CD!

I first heard this band by downloading their "Downfall" video from nothingvideos.com, I only did it cause it had a cool still of the video. Right after I watched that video I knew these guys were good, I downloaded all their songs and bought the album as soon as I found it in stores. I was surprised that Downfall wasn't even close to being their best song either, "The Fear" is the best song on the album and it was automatically one of my top 10 favourite all time songs. Also "Hover" (the alternative version) which i got off the cd is amazing. "Figure 8" "Deeper Into You" and "Take It All" are all quite amazing songs. The singer has a smooth voice which is rare in rock, it's kind of like the singer from Sevendust. I love this band, I suggest you check them out, especially songs other than "Downfall" though it is a great song, it's far down the list of TRUSTcompany's best.

I first heard this band by downloading their "Downfall" video from nothingvideos.com, I only did it cause it had a cool still of the video. Right after I watched that video I knew these guys were good, I downloaded all their songs and bought the album as soon as I found it in stores. I was surprised that Downfall wasn't even close to being their best song either, "The Fear" is the best song on the album and it was automatically one of my top 10 favourite all time songs. Also "Hover" (the alternative version) which i got off the cd is amazing. "Figure 8" "Deeper Into You" and "Take It All" are all quite amazing songs. The singer has a smooth voice which is rare in rock, it's kind of like the singer from Sevendust. I love this band, I suggest you check them out, especially songs other than "Downfall" though it is a great song, it's far down the list of TRUSTcompany's best.

This is a great CD. It's catchy and it's pretty heavy.

Now, one thing i must say, is that i've seen a lot of reviews for this CD that says that they are similar to Linkin Park. Now, i've had this CD for years, and i've never once had Linkin Park come to mind. Never. I've never even heard of someone comparing them to Linkin Park until i came to Amazon and read the reviews. But yeah, that's to be expected, since people like to show their online muscles in the form of bashing bands on Amazon.

But that's beside the point. This is about the CD. The truth is, that this CD isn't ground breaking. I'm not going to lie and say otherwise. I do not feel that this band has brought anything new to the table. It's just a rock CD that rocks. It's heavy and it has some good catchy songs. And that's really what's most important to me. Yes, it's nice to rock out to ground breaking, original music. What people don't seem to realize is that not every band can/will bring something new to the table.

Basically, what i'm saying is just appreciate this CD for what it is. Good, fun hard rock. Nothing more, nothing less. That's it really. Simple as that.

I am a huge fan of Trust Company! There 1st CD is a great combination of Love and Loss, and of course being lonely. I feel every single song they made. It's Great. Kind of "emo'ish", alternative, punk rock style CD. I'm All for it!