New Album Review: Trapt "DNA" To Drop August 19th, 2016 By: Coren E. McLeod
New Album Review: Trapt “DNA…”
To Drop August 19th, 2016
By: Coren E. McLeod
Often
times, there is such anticipation for a certain band to drop an album. Most musical acts these days have a solid
group of devoted fans. And when it has
been years since new music has been released, the wait can become
agonizing.
Trapt
will be releasing their follow up to 2012’s “Reborn,” with this year’s “DNA.” Fans have been looking forward to a new album
from Trapt for 4 years and the time is coming near. To be exact, the drop date is August 19th,
2016.
So,
let’s get honest here: I have been a fan
of Trapt since 2002. When I was a sophomore
down at Illinois State University and I heard the thumping and beginning guitar
riffs of the ever popular song, “Headstrong,” I immediately got hooked. Then, once I got my eyes on the music video
and saw the ever gorgeous Chris Taylor Brown….
That was the end of that.
I
have literally been on an expedition with Trapt. I have seen the good, the bad and the
ugly. From witnessing a few different
guitar players to drummers; you can say I know a lot about this band. What gets to me about Trapt is how wonderful
a songwriter CTB is. Chris can honestly
compose a song about anything and still evoke some sort of feeling whether it
is about love or pure hate.
When
I finally got to receive a copy of “DNA,” I made sure to give the album a
couple of listens to ensure I was reviewing it as a journalist and a fan… What really got to me hearing “DNA” was I could tell CTB was having some major life moments and the
feels throughout the entire song writing process. That is typical of Chris. However, with everything that has changed for
him on a personal level and within the band, the songs reflect that for
sure.
When
Trapt first came out with their self-titled album, Chris was only 22 years old. Since then, he has grown up. “DNA” seems a bit more emotional and a lot
more mature. Let’s start off with the
lead single, “Passenger.” One could
totally hear how Chris is pouring his heart out and just wanting for someone to
hear his voice. The lyrics, “I never
took my foot off the pedal. I never took
my eyes off the road,” states he was trying to help someone. Yet, you can only help a person and take them
so far.
The
other two lead off singles are so night and day. “Human like the Rest of Us” is just a
statement on how the world is currently at with its state of affairs and I
fucking love it. Now, “It’s Over” is
very suggestive of how one person can see a relationship and the other being so
blind at the situation. Again, CTB tugs
at the ropes with his ability to capture certain feelings in every song.
A
stand out on “DNA” for me has to be track #9, called “Not So Different.” This sounds like the old school Trapt that I
fell in love with. It has a very “Headstrong”
anthem fierce sound to it. Trapt, for
sure, has a formula that has and still works for them ever since the
beginning. “Not So Different” definitely
displays that with the aggressive guitar played by the ever impressive Ty Fury.
Another
song that I actually seen a few times performed in concert is “Tangled Up in
You.” This happens to be Trapt’s most
poppy song to me on the album. “Tangled Up in You” displays a different direction
for the group in way that almost allows CTB to let his guard down to his
fans. It rides along the lines of a mid-tempo
tune yet reminds me of my favorite song from the album “Someone in Control” called “Lost
Realist.”
One
last song to for sure give a chance is “Unforgiven.” I love hearing the harmonizing vocals between
the guys of Trapt. Plus, the bellicose drumming
from Dylan Thomas Howard is hypnotic. Pete
Charell bass is so smooth it adds a nice touch to the skillful track.
Overall,
I do have to say I did enjoy this album from Trapt. Considering it has been years in the making
it seems, CTB and the rest of Trapt unquestionably has a formula they stick
to: Keep the songwriting real and the music hard. Fans seem to gobble it all up and appreciate
the fact that Trapt is relentless about putting out their music on their terms. How can you not respect the hell out of that?
“DNA”
from Trapt drops on August 19th, 2016. Plus, The Make America Rock Tour begins on
August 4th, 2016 in Colombus, MN.
I will be catching the tour at HOME Bar on the 17th of
August. Get your ass out and support
Trapt!!!! This will be one hell of a
tour!
#Cheers
Track List
1. Intro
2. Human Like the Rest of Us
3. It's Over
4. Tangled Up in You
5. Changing Hands
6. Unforgiven
7. Passenger
8. Anchor
9. Not So Different
10. Castaway
11. Getting Even
12. Fallen Angel
Preorder DNA on iTuens https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/dna/id1124670249
Watch music video for "It's Over" https://youtu.be/zHVYb5RzY0U
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