Review Summary: Trust Company has just unleashed their first album for six years and “Dreaming In Black And White” is not a release to be taken lightly.
Trust Company has produced an album, that is not only the best of their career, but is also a contender for rock album of the year. Their sound has matured dramatically since the 2005 release “True Parallels” which was marked with nothing but average reviews. “Dreaming In Black And White” hits harder than ever before, whilst still incorporating melodic guitar riffs and Kevin Palmer’s unique ghostly voice into the mix. The first single to come off the album was released late last year and is titled “Heart In My Hands.” It features a thunderous bass line and infectious chorus, perfect for a lead single. Some of the other highlights off the album are slower, more emotionally charged songs where Kevin Palmer’s sincerity shines through.
Songs such as “Stumbling”, “Alone Again” and “Letting Go” are perfect examples of such tracks and the acoustic version of “Stumbling” feels even more natural than the original. Unlike some modern rock albums over the last few years, this is one album that does not feel over produced. Trust Company have always managed to sound raw in their recordings then other bands, even in 2011 that shines through. In short Trust Company has stamped their foot down yet again on the hard rock landscape and have nothing but positives to look forward to.
“Dreaming In Black And White” has already been met with high levels of praise from critics and will hopefully be the album to put these guys back on the map, after they have been missing from it for far too long. 12% of people dream in black and white, so if Kevin Palmer falls into that percentage, it sure has helped him and the boys from Trust Company create a terrific album.
