Trapt (album)
Trapt is the major label debut and second studio album by American rock band Trapt. With three hit singles, the album ascended to number 42 on the Billboard 200 chart, and went on to spend more than 80 weeks inside the Billboard 200.[4] It was certified gold by the RIAA on May 15, 2003, then platinum on November 24 of that same year,[5] making it Trapt's most successful album to date.
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Released | November 5, 2002 | |||
Studio | The Warehouse Studio, Vancouver | |||
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Length | 53:10 | |||
Label | Warner Bros. | |||
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Singles from Trapt | ||||
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Album art
In an interview with VH1, Chris Taylor Brown stated the picture of a man mowing a lawn was selected to show his view of suburban life, to which he called home.[6][7]
Critical reception
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Source | Rating |
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IGN | 9.3/10[8] |
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AllMusic critic Brian O'Neill regarded the album as "as enthusiastic as it is plagiaristic," while noting "the organic feel to the disc that separates it from their more angst-ridden peers." O'Neill further wrote that the record "isn't original, per se, as much as it does a good job melding its pronounced influences more seamlessly than most; the band would get a better recommendation if the record had songs that stood out a bit more."[3] Melodic's Pär Winberg stated that Trapt features a "softer and more pop-orientated voice that I think is great for this type of music, compared to all clones out there."[2]
Track listing
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Headstrong" | 4:46 |
2. | "Made of Glass" | 3:30 |
3. | "Hollowman" | 5:03 |
4. | "These Walls" | 4:06 |
5. | "Still Frame" | 4:31 |
6. | "Echo" | 4:12 |
7. | "The Game" | 5:05 |
8. | "When All Is Said and Done" | 4:16 |
9. | "Enigma" | 4:42 |
10. | "Stories" | 3:56 |
11. | "New Beginning" | 9:13 |
- Starting at 4:08 when "New Beginning" ends is an additional five minutes of ambient music. Constant bass and guitar notes are repeated and after about two minutes, light sounds of static and breathing can be heard. Lines of spoken gibberish are then heard for the rest of the song.
Personnel
Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.[9]
Trapt
- Chris Taylor Brown – lead vocals, rhythm guitar on "Echo"
- Simon Ormandy – lead guitar
- Pete Charell – bass
- Aaron "Monty" Montgomery – drums
Additional Musicians
- Louis Leggieri – rhythm guitar on "The Game"
- Joe Boyajian – didgeridoo on "New Beginning"
Production
- GGGarth – producer
- Dean Maher – engineering
- Amber Gislason – assistant engineering
- Andy Wallace – mixing
- Steve Sisco – assistant mixing
- Ted Jensen – mastering (Sterling Sound)
Imagery
- Larry Sultan – cover photograph
- Chris Wray-McCann – band photography
- Ted "Lover" Livingston – back cover live photo
- Lawrence Azerrad – art direction and design
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[19] | Platinum | 1,000,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
References
- Loftus, Johnny. "Trapt - Someone in Control". AllMusic. Archived from the original on May 22, 2023. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
- Winberg, Pär. "Trapt - Trapt". Melodic. Archived from the original on August 5, 2016. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
- O'Neill, Brian. "Trapt - Trapt". AllMusic. Archived from the original on June 11, 2023. Retrieved August 9, 2011.
- "Trapt - Trapt". Billboard.
- "RIAA certifications". Recording Industry Association of America. Archived from the original on September 4, 2015.
- C. Bottomley (April 19, 2004). "Trapt: Face Forward". MTV. Archived from the original on June 24, 2013. Retrieved June 24, 2013.
- Rousseau, Caryn (May 20, 2004). "Trapt's lead singer surprises parents, maybe even himself". South Coast Today. Archived from the original on January 15, 2018. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
- Doray, Dave (December 1, 2002). "Music: Trapt". IGN. Archived from the original on June 5, 2004. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
- Trapt (liner notes). Trapt. Warner Bros. 2002. CDW 48296.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - "Trapt Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved June 11, 2021.
- "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2003". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 2, 2023. Retrieved June 11, 2021.
- "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2004". Billboard. Archived from the original on August 16, 2022. Retrieved June 11, 2021.
- "Trapt Hot 100 Chart History". Billboard.
- "Trapt Adult Pop Songs Chart History". Billboard.
- "Trapt Alternative Songs Chart History". Billboard.
- "Trapt Pop Songs Chart History". Billboard.
- "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 8th September 2003" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 6, 2003.
- "Chart Log UK: DJ T - Tzant". Zobbel.
- "American album certifications – Trapt – Trapt". Recording Industry Association of America.