The Trews
The Trews · 2014
44 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant blend of alternative rock melodies and introspective lyrics that captures the essence of modern life and relationships.
Top tracks — play these first
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Rise in the Wake — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its anthemic chorus and themes of perseverance, showcasing the band's knack for memorable hooks.
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Permanent Love — With its heartfelt lyrics and emotional depth, this track exemplifies the band's ability to blend personal storytelling with catchy melodies.
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Living the Dream — This closing track encapsulates the album's overarching themes of aspiration and reflection, featuring a powerful vocal performance that leaves a lasting impact.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and production but does not stand out significantly within its genre.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that build intensity, particularly in the choruses.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- melodic anthems for reflection
- introspective themes for quiet moments
- uplifting energy for road trips
- catchy choruses to sing along
- balanced pacing for easy listening
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer experimental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- The Trews marked a significant moment in The Trews' career as their self-titled debut album after transitioning to a new label. Following their previous album, 'Hope & Ruin', this release showcased their evolution as songwriters and musicians, refining their sound while retaining their roots in Canadian rock.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Sheepdogs· Monster Truck· Matt Mays
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Rise in the Wake 3:59
- 2 Age of Miracles 3:33
- 3 Permanent Love 4:43
- 4 The Sentimentalist 4:17
- 5 65 Roses 3:59
- 6 What’s Fair Is Fair 3:17
- 7 Where There’s Love 4:39
- 8 In the Morning 4:33
- 9 New King 2:37
- 10 Living the Dream 4:55
- 11 Under the Sun 3:58
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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