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8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 23 Ratings

  • Summary: The Canadian duo of Robert Alfons and Austra's Maya Postepski offers a mix of synth-pop and goth on its debut release.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  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. 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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  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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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  1. hmkkbjs
    Feb 22, 2019
    10
    ICONIC, UNIQUE AND BRILLIANT, one of the bests electronic albuns off ALL time, Robert Alfons is very talented, i really love it.
  2. 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. .… Expand
  4. 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.… Expand
  5. 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.… Collapse