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'Trench' Album Review

My Thoughts on the Long Awaited Album; Short and Sweet

By Sarah RushPublished 5 years ago 3 min read
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At last, Twenty-One Pilots have finally released their fourth studio album titled, Trench. The two piece from Ohio, added Trench to the list of their albums: Twenty One Pilots, Vessel, and Blurryface. This album was a year in the making after the duo took a break from their two year tour and had a year long hiatus. Following their most successful album, Blurryface, which is Gold and Platinum certified, and is the first digital album to have all of its songs RIAA certified, Trench has been much anticipated to say the least. It all began with the release of "Jumpsuit," an edgy opening song to the album which they teased in the beginning of July along with a music video. "Jumpsuit" really helped set the tone for the album, it gave it it's story and theme. They released "Nico And The Niners" the same day, a more mellow sounding tune, similar to "Lane Boy" or "Polarize." Then came "Levitate," and a cool music video to go along with it. A few weeks ago they released "My Blood," this song is my personal favorite off the album, not only is it completely different from their usual work, but its almost got a disco vibe to it; its pretty similar to "Heavydirtysoul" or "Semi- Automatic." Their sound hasn’t changed much, it’s just evolved. They know what they want to put out now, especially after the successes with Vessel and Blurryface. Each song is very diverse but extremely captivating, there's not a dull moment while listening.

Tyler Joseph explains the album and overarching theme of Trench as being his safe space, "Leave The City," if you will. Trench is a distant land with dirt roads, bishops, many people whom are presumed to be brainwashed, the resistance, a bird, and of course, trenches. You can follow or attempt to follow the story with the music videos they post sporadically. Each music video is a piece to the story which makes the music even more interested. Trench is different from his character, Blurryface, whom he embodies while performing (almost like an alter-ego). The beats, drummer, Josh Dun, has created are definitely head bangers as well. Each one suits each song, and never fails to make each a great song to dance to. To put it simply, this album is great lyrically and musically.

The band will begin their Bandito tour May 1st in Monterrey, Mexico and will tour for about a month and a half across South and North America, ending in, of course, Columbus, Ohio. More world-wide dates will most likely be announced, especially following the duration and mass amount of places their Blurryface tour reached. I suggest looking at all of the tour dates because this will be a show you do NOT want to miss.

Personally, I think this album will most likely be just as popular, if not more popular, than their last. If you're a fan of them or if you've never heard of them, I definitely recommend this album to you. Twenty One Pilots is a band that never fails to make great music, simply because Josh and Tyler are both musically inclined; they know what sounds good, they know what they like, they know what the fans will like, and they’re just creative. Every little detail of their past albums, this album, and their next will always be executed nicely and well thought out. This album, among their many others has a little bit of everything which is perfect for anyone.

Trench is an album you definitely do not want to miss out on.

Thank you, clique.

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Sarah Rush

My name is Sarah. I'm a music loving, book reading, Netflix obsessed teen who hopes you enjoy my work.

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