True Parallels
Trust Company · 2005
42 min · 14 tracks · alternative metal
A blend of heavy guitar riffs and introspective lyrics, embodying the angst of early 2000s alternative metal.
Why this album works
Upon its release, 'True Parallels' debuted at number 50 on the Billboard 200 chart, representing a solid performance but highlighting the challenges faced by bands in the genre amidst changing musical tastes. The album's themes of personal struggle and resilience resonated with listeners, contributing to its lasting appeal within the alternative metal community.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo reflective journey angsty reflections on personal struggles background for focused tasks
- Context
- By the release of 'True Parallels' in January 2005, Trust Company was navigating a transitional phase following their commercial debut with 'The Lonely Position of Neutral' in 2002. The band sought to refine their sound while maintaining their presence in the alternative metal scene during a time when music trends were rapidly shifting towards post-grunge aesthetics.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tom Morello· Skillet· Rob Zombie
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Stronger Standout 2:50
- 2 The War Is Over Standout 3:20
- 3 Surfacing Standout 2:49
- 4 Slave 3:15
- 5 Fold 3:32
- 6 The Reflection 3:17
- 7 Breaking Down 3:33
- 8 Someone Like You 2:52
- 9 Crossing the Line 3:58
- 10 Silently 3:37
- 11 Erased 3:18
- 12 Without a Trace 2:51
- 40 [silence] 0:04
- 41 Retina 3:15
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