No Trigger
Canyoneer


4.0
excellent

Review

by Spec USER (44 Reviews)
July 3rd, 2010 | 25 replies


Release Date: 2006 | Tracklist

Review Summary: "Theres a fist-fight in the hall where the beasts all dance to songs made from listing."

No Trigger is a melodic punk/hardcore band from Massachusetts, United States. The band formed in 2000, while taking cues from bands like Strike Anywhere they were able to form their own unique sound. It wasn't until 2005 that No Trigger signed with the independent record label: "Nitro Records." From there they released their debut album entitled Canyoneer.

The band developed their own version of metaphorically political, melodic hardcore/punk to the point that it could hold its own while being compared to well known punk acts like Rise Against. Though the band may not be able to escape their Strike Anywhere comparisons quite yet, there is no doubt that the potential is there.

Right off the bat, the listener gets their first taste of whats to come. Well executed guitar riffs perfectly compliment the harsh yet melodic vocal work from frontman Tom Rheault. Without pausing for a breath, the listener is thrown into the second track of the album; "Neon National Park." The song is fast paced and is certainly a great pick for a fan favorite. The chorus of the song is sincere and catchy enough to please fans of any music genre. Some fun "sing-a-long" style lyrics keep the track going strong as well as a simple but well placed guitar solo. A flawless pickup transition from "Fish Eye Lens" finds its way into a melodic breakdown while offering more of the same, catchy vocals. From this point the listener will have realized that No Trigger possesses the unique gift of creating instantly memorable songs without sacrificing a bit of artistic integrity, energy, or uniqueness. The album refuses to let up even for a second and uses the time most bands may spend on an interlude to impliment more "fist pumping anthems."

Still the album is not without it's flaws, most of them being sounds that are reminiscent of previous Strike Anywhere songs. The album is a very straightforward punk album that could get old fast to some. Its hard to find many more down-sides than those, as the album seems to be pretty well done.

The good definetly outweighs the bad.

It’d be impossible for me to describe all the little things No Trigger does on this record, but to try and get my point across, the minor things in their instrumentation and transitions make each song memorable and add a significant amount of lasting value. Just take the track "More To Offer" for example, which features female vocalist Hayley Helmericks of indie band Monofog. The two voices feed off each other and add more diversity to the album.

It is clear that, despite some obvious comparisons, No Trigger will forge their own path into the melodic/hardcore scene in the years to come.



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Comments:Add a Comment 
Spec
July 3rd 2010


40013 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

I would read this over but to be honest, im so tired it wouldn't make a difference. Goodnight Sputnik.

Drunk
July 3rd 2010


247 Comments


Cool i'll have to take a listen

JumpTheF**kUp
July 3rd 2010


2723 Comments


remember making a note to get this when i realised it was where joe's username came from but i forgot, will get soon

tuk
July 3rd 2010


152 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

record is consistently awesome. you guys should also listen to the ep because Earthtones and What We Became are two of their best songs. guys rule live, too.

mitch91
July 3rd 2010


420 Comments


Are they still going or have they broken up? I need to check this out at some point, I've been meaning to for ages.

Spec
July 3rd 2010


40013 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

As far as I know they're still going! I hope so anyway.

Drunk
July 3rd 2010


247 Comments


This is really effin good

cvlts
July 3rd 2010


9943 Comments


band is meh.

accompliceofmydeath
July 8th 2010


4921 Comments

Album Rating: 3.5

More to Offer is the shit! Thoroughly enjoying these guys.

Deathcar
September 25th 2010


1534 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

These guys are like a more kick-ass version of Strike Anywhere - really stoked for their new 7inch/album.

deathofasalesman
January 5th 2011


8638 Comments

Album Rating: 3.5

New album coming out this summer!



But their last EP reminded me too much of Set Your Goals and less like Lifetime...

danielito19
March 4th 2011


12251 Comments

Album Rating: 3.5

is it just me or are tracks 1 and 6 exactly the same?

Spec
June 10th 2011


40013 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

People still need to hear this.

descendents1
June 10th 2011


702 Comments


It’d be impossible for me to describe all the little things No Trigger does on this record, but to try and get my point across, the minor things in their instrumentation and transitions make each song memorable and add a significant amount of lasting value.


It's frustrating as a reader when a writer describes something as indescribable. Don't ever admit that your writing talents do not suffice, or that your writing talents are somehow inadequate for a musical work of this quality. Don't mislead the reader into thinking that "this is SO GOOD it CANNOT BE DESCRIBED". I'm sure you can describe it if you took more time and broke down exactly what they do that moves you. Even if decomposing that into an understanding will remove some of the mysticism, I'm sure you'll be a better writer/reviewer once you're done.

Spec
July 20th 2012


40013 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

Still haven't listened to the new one. Can't imagine it being any better than this.

Spec
August 11th 2012


40013 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

yea

Spec
August 12th 2012


40013 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

check it you'll be pleasantly surprised

Spec
August 12th 2012


40013 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

Hey John.

NeoSpaz
June 17th 2013


4533 Comments


album is goood

Deathconscious
January 21st 2017


27442 Comments

Album Rating: 3.0

Well this is fun.



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