TRST
by Trust
Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
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  1. musicOMH.com
    Oct 22, 2012
    80
    TRST is a hell of a debut. It's also a reminder that as ubiquitous as they may become, there's plenty of life in the old synth yet.
  2. Tiny Mix Tapes
    Aug 9, 2012
    80
    TRST is a f**king great dance record. While it is so much more than this as well, considering the negative connotations "dance" can have within much music discourse, it's initially, at least, the album's most notable appeal.
  3. Uncut
    Jun 1, 2012
    80
    [Trust] hit upon a nifty formula that veers between mid-80s Depeche Mode and fruity Eurodisco. [Jul 2012, p.84]
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  5. Exclaim
    Mar 6, 2012
    80
    The truth is Trust are masters of delivery and flawless executioners, proving to be much better mechanics than designers.
  6. Beats Per Minute
    Feb 29, 2012
    80
    52 minutes is a pretty damn lengthy runtime for a debut synth-pop album, but TRST flies by.
  7. NOW Magazine
    Feb 29, 2012
    80
    It's quite an impressive feat to combine goth rock with trance pop and still keep all your cool points, but that's exactly what Toronto's Trust have managed to pull off with their debut full-length.
  8. Under The Radar
    Feb 29, 2012
    80
    Equally capable of moving your ass as it is of rattling your nerves, TRST is probably one of the most haunting albums you might find yourself busting a move to in some time.
  9. Pitchfork
    Feb 29, 2012
    74
    While the amount of raw material here may be daunting for some, there are plenty of surprising melodic moments to indulge in.
  10. New Musical Express (NME)
    Oct 22, 2012
    70
    Trust never want to be seen to be trying too hard, but finale 'Sulk' is where it all comes together, like Chromatics with an evil glint in their eye.
  11. Consequence
    Mar 6, 2012
    70
    They're crafty enough to pack TRST with enough of their own quirks and curveballs to make for a surprisingly fresh debut, one that'll likely prove difficult to follow.
  12. PopMatters
    Mar 23, 2012
    60
    TRST is a sharp 'n' smartly entertaining synth-noir debut yet it falls just shy of hitting the truly big numbers.
  13. Q Magazine
    Nov 21, 2012
    40
    Trust have a problem in Robert Alfon's unengaging, reedy mid-range quiver of a voice. [Dec 2012, p.114]
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  14. Resident Advisor
    Mar 13, 2012
    40
    It is the very overfamiliarity with those same [80's] tropes that makes TRST an ultimately unsurprising, par for the course listen.

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8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 23
  3. Negative: 2 out of 23
  1. BloodyPenguin
    Dec 3, 2014
    10
    In the voice of Gomer Pyle, "Surprise, Surprise, Surprise". I wish someone had been recording my face the first time I heard TRST. The rareIn the voice of Gomer Pyle, "Surprise, Surprise, Surprise". I wish someone had been recording my face the first time I heard TRST. The rare feat how every single song is fresh and exciting. I was and still am blown away by this album. One of the few you can listen to over and over. Thank you for this gem Trust.… Full Review »
  2. Fourthisto
    Mar 26, 2012
    9
    This album is definitely going to be one of my favorites of the year, their tune "Bulbform" has been stuck in my head upon the first listen.This album is definitely going to be one of my favorites of the year, their tune "Bulbform" has been stuck in my head upon the first listen. Fantastic driving music, as long as you feel comfortable dancing in the seat of your car - TRST really gets the body moving.… Full Review »
  3. AD421
    Mar 2, 2012
    10
    Trusts debut album has been quite an interesting one. Filled with moody goth influenced dance tracks its really a breath of fresh air. This isTrusts debut album has been quite an interesting one. Filled with moody goth influenced dance tracks its really a breath of fresh air. This is what modern goth should be sounding like rather than the constant cloning of older death rock groups or Sisters of Mercy vocal clones. This is modern, haunting and exciting. This is a re-imagined updated Clan of Xymox with a jumpier beat and cleaner vocals. .… Full Review »
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