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True Parallels

Trust Company · 2005

42 min · 14 tracks · alternative metal

A blend of aggressive riffs and melodic hooks that captures the emotional turmoil of the mid-2000s alternative metal scene.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Stronger — This opening track sets the tone with its powerful chorus and driving rhythm, encapsulating the band's signature sound while addressing themes of resilience and empowerment.
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    The War Is Over — The track stands out for its anthemic quality, combining catchy melodies with poignant reflections on conflict and personal struggle, marking a high point in the album's emotional narrative.
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    Someone Like You — This song showcases a more vulnerable side of the band, featuring softer verses that contrast sharply with heavier choruses, effectively illustrating the internal battles present throughout the record.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective journey
  • angsty reflections on personal struggles
  • background for focused tasks
  • engaging sing-alongs with friends

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer fast-paced instant gratification
  • seek purely upbeat party tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
True Parallels is Trust Company's third studio album, following their 2002 breakthrough release, The Lonely Position of Neutral. By 2005, the band was navigating a shifting landscape in alternative metal, aiming to refine their sound while maintaining a connection to their roots amidst evolving musical trends.
Stylistic neighbors
Tom Morello· Skillet· Rob Zombie

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • The War Is Over

    The climactic bridge shifts from despair to hope, offering a moment of catharsis as it resolves into a powerful affirmation.

    This structural shift not only amplifies emotional impact but also mirrors the overarching theme of overcoming adversity present in the album.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Stronger 2:50
  • 2 The War Is Over 3:20
  • 3 Surfacing 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

What to play next

Dreaming in Black and White
Listen next

Dreaming in Black and White

2011
The Lonely Position of Neutral
Go back to

The Lonely Position of Neutral

2002
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