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Universal acclaim- based on 499 Ratings

  • Artist(s): Josh Dun, Tyler Joseph
  • Summary: The fifth full-length release for the Ohio duo of Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun was co-produced by Paul Meany.
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Nico and the Niners
East is up I'm fearless when I hear this on the low East is up I'm careless when I wear my rebel clothes East is up When Bishops come together they... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. AllMusic
    Oct 8, 2018
    90
    Although Trench requires a few spins to really register, it's ultimately rewarding and fully immersive, delivering a depth and gravity at which Twenty One Pilots only hinted on Blurryface.
  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    Oct 8, 2018
    80
    Trench is the sound of a band ratcheting up the ambition without ever being pulled down by an undertow of pretentiousness. It’s more low-key than ‘Blurryface’, but ultimately more rewarding.
  3. Kerrang!
    Oct 11, 2018
    80
    Some of the year's catchiest most accessible alt. pop tunes of the year speaks volumes of the level upon which they're operating here. [13 Oct 2018, p.54]
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  4. Rolling Stone
    Oct 8, 2018
    70
    Instead of emotive kids turning the radio dials, Trench has more of a cohesive sound and feel.
  5. PopMatters
    Oct 12, 2018
    70
    The album hangs together thanks to an increased maturity in the thematic content and production.
  6. Variety
    Oct 9, 2018
    70
    Take my recommendation and forget about the most deeply conceptual parts of this concept album--which just seems like a lot of work--and enjoy the many parts of Trench that don’t require a thirst for symbolic origin stories. There are plenty of these, like “Morph” and “My Blood,” which sport falsetto R&B hooks, somewhat in the tradition of the previous album’s best track, “Heavydirtysoul.”

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 89 out of 93
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 93
  3. Negative: 1 out of 93
  1. TheFatAnt
    Oct 10, 2018
    10
    Their best album so far, a cohesive, introspective and beautiful album with a really cool concept and story.
  2. OmarShaker
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Trench is a lyrical, musical and everything in between masterpiece, the production is top tier, the lyricism is out of this world, from trackTrench is a lyrical, musical and everything in between masterpiece, the production is top tier, the lyricism is out of this world, from track 1 to track 14 it's a story, a journey to be taken, an experience to be felt, it's simply how an album should be, just perfection.… Expand
  4. Amir660
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    This album is my favorite at least.
    An incredible growing tu their music and a big evolution, a good history concept and hard lyrics to express.
  5. GizmoRulz710
    Aug 15, 2020
    10
    Really good music here on this album I love TØP so much they are so good!!!
  6. nekyo
    May 17, 2021
    9
    Such a sophisticated piece. It hits in its own way with a much more suspenseful and dense ambient, but at the same time captivating. AlsoSuch a sophisticated piece. It hits in its own way with a much more suspenseful and dense ambient, but at the same time captivating. Also convening a masterful production, their best in my opinion.… Expand
  7. therileywood
    Oct 10, 2018
    9
    This album shows so much growth and maturity from the duo. You will not hear better production on a record this year (Levitate is a GREATThis album shows so much growth and maturity from the duo. You will not hear better production on a record this year (Levitate is a GREAT example of this). Put this on in your car, or in headphones or any good speaker system and turn it up. Just listen to all the different sounds, none of which are fighting for attention, but instead work together to create a truly amazing sonic experience. Tyler Joseph is putting his all into writing and singing here. Josh Dun moves songs forward, and really drives the album. Overall, this is about as close to perfect as an album can get. It has many mature, slow burning songs that add new things at every turn. Listen and you will NOT be disappointed.

    Rate: 9.5/10
    Best Tracks: Jumpsuit, Levitate, Morph, Chlorine, Nico and The Niners, Bandito, Pet Cheetah
    Worst Tracks: Honestly none    … Expand
  8. ewhite
    Mar 4, 2019
    0
    A mess. Their first album is so much better, sorry not sorry. I couldn't even get through 5 songs because they all sounded bad!

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