Only Through the Pain

Trapt | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 5, 2008)
• Original Release Date: 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Eleven Seven Music
• ASIN: B001BGTWP6
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #56,906 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

On their third studio album platinum rockers Trapt have not only returned to form but shattered expectations of what a rock disc can be. With Only Through The Pain, the Northern California-reared, L.A. based band returned to Co-Producer Gggarth Richardson's Vancouver studio to rekindle the magic that helped propel its 2002 eponymous debut past two million in sales. The end result is a disc that's as heartfelt and ingenious as it is diverse and seamlessly rewarding. From the riff-roaring, high energy anthem 'Wasteland' to the deeply moving finale 'The Last Tear', the eleven-song follow up to Trapt's 2005's gold-certified Someone In Control again finds front man, guitarist and principal songwriter Chris Taylor Brown going deep.

Customer Reviews

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Only Through the Pain - BEST YET, August 5, 2008

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Mark Read (Philadelphia, PA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Only Through the Pain (MP3 Download)

Trapt is the most amazing band. There is no band that comes close to what they do. They are hard to describe well to someone who hasn't heard their sound, so I say emogrunge for lack of a better account.

A good band goes through certain stages, and the trend while young is usually that they just keep getting better (until the band starts peaking).

Trapt's is not like most bands' evolutions.

They are no longer a young band or young musicians, and this album makes it clear that their growth has not diminished a bit. Trapt just keeps getting better and this album shows it.

Only Through the Pain - solidifies for me the fact that Trapt's growth continues (perhaps has not even slowed).

The originality, sound quality (from all four band members), the content, and just the band's overall musical depth and breadth are quite amazing.

I am sure this album will take me places in my heart and head that I did not know existed.

Although Trapt albums take me months of daily listening experience to fully appreciate, I would say that this album is as good as Someone in Control which has been my favorite album for over two years.

The bottom line: These guys are serious rock musicians and serious about creating beautiful and powerful works of temporal art, and this album shows this as well or better than any previous works.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Definitely Worth Checking Out, August 31, 2008

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marinersrock07 - See all my reviews

This review is from: Only Through the Pain (Audio CD)

A few months ago, I reviewd Trapt's self-titled debut album and gave it a less-than-appreciative review. The only highlight was the track "Headstrong". So, naturally, I was skeptical of ONLY THROUGH THE PAIN when I picked it up. Trapt, however, has changed drastically over six years, creating a much tighter record that is stronger on a song-for-song basis than TRAPT.

While the variety of sounds on this album might turn off many of the fans of Trapt's two previous albums (see the two reviews below mine), this album feels so much more radio-ready than anything on TRAPT minus "Headstrong". "Who's Going Home With You Tonight?", "Contagious" and "Curiosity Kills" are more of the classic, heavier Trapt, with quiet verses staggered between hammering guitar-and-bass choruses, complemented by Chris Taylor Brown's much-improved lyrics. This time around, the general focus of the album is a more searching one, placing emphasis upon improving relationships rather than destroying them. "Ready When You Are" is a straight-up ballad about learning to be patient in a romantic relationship, and "Only One in Color" is a sweeping slow-rocker comparing life before and after discovering the right person. "The Last Tear" is an acoustic-inflected track with a surprisingly bitter twist, questioning the behaviors of a drama queen. While being an awkward closer, it is one of the stronger tracks nonetheless.

In terms of musical technique, this album is much improved over TRAPT. "Wasteland" is one of the best openers I've heard in a long time, with a grinding guitar riff over a pummeling rhythm section; "Black Rose" contains a superb guitar solo in the bridge from new guitarist Rob Torres; "Forget About the Rain" has a reggae feel within the guitars and in Chris Brown's smooth, streamlined vocal delivery. "Curiosity Kills" takes bassist Peter Charrell's thumping and carries it to a whole new level, completely taking control of the song. "Cover Up" combines a fantastic melody with a more pop-like rhythm than most of Trapt's songs. Song for song, the unique twist in each track keeps this album enjoyable throughout its tight 45 minutes.

Even if you didn't enjoy Trapt's first album, give this album a try. Trapt has clearly heightened their appeal and appear to be very serious about evolving and taking their sound to new levels. This is an impressive album that I hope will get them another big hit and take them out of the shadow of "Headstrong".

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars What happened?, February 2, 2009

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Levi J. Page (Apopka, FL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Only Through the Pain (MP3 Download)

What the heck happened? This album sounds like something from Chicago. All whinny monotonous love songs. Trapt has lost their edge. Don't waste your money on this one. Even as a long time fan this album gets no play from me.