The Lonely Position of Neutral [Enhanced]

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Though this semi-anguished boy-metal group claims that lock-jawed Helmet is a primary influence (and layers of frayed guitar chords support that claim) Trust Company are better characterized as a simpler and slightly more heartfelt relative of Linkin Park. Minus the turntables and digital tricks, but laden with revealing lyrics, a wide guitar sound, and thumping rock rhythms, Trust Company charge fearlessly through the gaping hole in the pop landscape left by more famous contemporaries. Thanks to Linkin producer Don Gilmore, their major-label debut is smoother than those of Papa Roach and Puddle of Mudd. To their detriment, they're sometimes lulled by the slickness of their polished hooks. Like the title implies, the ride is more impressive when the band dares to veer beyond its own neutrality. --Ian Christe

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The Lonely Position of Neutral [Enhanced]

Average customer rating: Grandson's Wish Great CD.... Classic. very emo Trust Company Review

The Lonely Position of Neutral Trust Company Manufacturer: Geffen Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Alternative Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: True Parallels Two Welcome Dirty Sexy Knights in Paris Smile Empty Soul ASIN: B000068Q64 Release Date: 2002-07-23

Tracks:

1. Downfall
2. Falling Apart
3. Hover
4. Running From Me
5. Slipping Away
6. Figure 8
7. The Fear
8. Deeper Into You
9. Drop To Zero
10. Finally
11. Take It All

Amazon.com

Though this semi-anguished boy-metal group claims that lock-jawed Helmet is a primary influence (and layers of frayed guitar chords support that claim) Trust Company are better characterized as a simpler and slightly more heartfelt relative of Linkin Park. Minus the turntables and digital tricks, but laden with revealing lyrics, a wide guitar sound, and thumping rock rhythms, Trust Company charge fearlessly through the gaping hole in the pop landscape left by more famous contemporaries. Thanks to Linkin producer Don Gilmore, their major-label debut is smoother than those of Papa Roach and Puddle of Mudd. To their detriment, they're sometimes lulled by the slickness of their polished hooks. Like the title implies, the ride is more impressive when the band dares to veer beyond its own neutrality. --Ian Christe

Customer Reviews:

Grandson's Wish.......2007-07-03

Got this and another one for my grandson who will be 13 within the week. He loves it and knows all the songs and words.

Great CD...........2007-03-14

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.

Classic........2007-02-21

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

Sure, TLPON contains simplistic music. Sure, the lyrics are slightly depressing and all run together. And sure, it's very polished and overproduced. But I'm willing to forgive TrustCompany completely, 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. Of special note is the breathtaking pre-chorus (if that's what you call it).

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 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.

very emo.......2006-06-29

this album is hella emo! no offense or anything. but seriously. they need to get something more to write about. some songs are good. i like downfall and hover alot for some reason. there are great riffs and good drum beats. the bass lines are okay.... but other than that the lyrics just tear apart this album. The sound of new metal. not that bad for a debut. get some iron maiden, judas priest, metallica (early days), MEgadeth, Anthrax, Queen, and maybe motorhead. cuz they rule.

Trust Company Review.......2006-03-20

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!

Average customer rating:

Lonely Position of Neutral Trust Company Manufacturer: Universal ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B00007DXHW Release Date: 2003-02-19

Tracks:

1. Downfall
2. Falling Apart
3. Hover
4. Running From Me
5. Slipping Away
6. Figure 8
7. Fear
8. Deeper Into You
9. Drop To Zero
10. Finally
11. Take It All

Album Details

Japanese Version featuring a Bonus Track

Average customer rating: not quite Awsome

The Lonely Position of Neutral Trust Company Manufacturer: Universal ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Post Grunge | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B00007B98K Release Date: 2003-02-19

Tracks:

1. Downfall
2. Falling Apart
3. Hover
4. Running From Me
5. Slipping Away
6. Figure 8
7. Fear
8. Deeper into You
9. Drop to Zero
10. Finally
11. Take It All

Album Details

Japanese Version featuring a Bonus Track

Customer Reviews:

not quite.......2005-03-05

Don't listen to the previous reviewer, I bought the Japanese verstion and the bonus track is actually "Today," a different non-album track. This was a big let down getting this CD to see it has the same song bonus song I already paid for on the import Downfall CD.

Awsome.......2003-09-25

This cd rocks not only does it have the songs from The lonely position of neutral but it has a bonus track [12.closer]witch is awsome,this cd is well worth your purchase.

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