Only Through the Pain

iTunes Review

By opening their third studio album with the fist-pumping "Wasteland," Trapt set the stage for a frenzy of catchy, emotional anthems that further blur the line between post grunge's melodious laments and alt-metal's pummeling, soaring serenades. Anyone who has ever had to abruptly face the heart crushing reality of a former lover moving on should be able to identify with the burning urgency pouring from "Who's Going Home With You Tonight" where Chris Brown's voice trembles with the realistic pain of knowing that in a few hours his ex-girlfriend will be waking up in the arms of another man. Trapt's natural versatility is showcased on "Forget About The Rain," a detour into earthy and organic songwriting that implements the use of a bouncy and danceable drum beat holding up classic rock guitar tones and the kind of Velcro-catchy melodies that can take residence in your head for days on end. "Cover Up," with its dark leaden ambiance, rumbling rhythms, and guitars so loud they could peel the paint off walls, makes it easy to understand why the band wanted to work with producer Garth Atreyu, who has also given his Midas touch to bands like Rage Against The Machine and L7.