Trust Company - Lonely Position Of Neutral

We like to review some old albums that have been forgotten over the last few years. Trust Company was a good band for their genre, but flamed out after their sophomore album didn't sell very well. Here is a nostalgic review of their debut album "The Lonely Position Of Neutral."

“Trust me, this album is a keeper!”

With the success of hybrid bands, which use heavy guitars and aggressive lyrics, the numbers of these bands are set to explode in 2002. Bands like Linkin Park, Adema, and Hoobastank have had great success within the last calendar year and there are plenty more ready to take their spots as the elite bands of the moment. TRUSTcompany is set to release their debut album on Geffen/Interscope and would readily step into the spotlight.

“The Lonely Position Of Neutral” is the name of TRUSTcompany’s first attempt at a major label record. It is loaded with melodic screaming, heavy guitars, and some insightful lyrics. Their first single “Downfall,” is a prime example of what sort of vocal style they have. They are playing “good cop/bad cop” with their vocals, with a screaming vocalist and a very melodic one. It brings depth to the songs that many nu-metal/modern rock bands cease to snatch.

TRUSTcompany does show their softer side with “The Fear” and “Hover.” Those tracks are a lot slower than the remainder of the album, but shows that they can handle these softer songs with ease. Another aspect of a song that is enjoyable is something that the group did on “Deeper Into You,” they have multi-layered guitars., it’s quite attention-grabbing. “Faling” and “Slipping Away” are two other tracks that are worth your time.

The greatest fear that this band should have is that TRUSTcompany’s sound may become saturated by other bands that are sent from other labels to re-create the magic that band like Linkin Park made. It’s almost inevitable that their will be at least a few bands from each label to give TRUSTcompany a run for their money. The genre that this band is in will be overflowed, from what you’ll hear on “The Lonely Position of Neutral,” it’s hard to think that this band won’t be the one to float to the top.