The Trigger Complex Explained

The Trigger Complex
Type:studio
Artist:T.S.O.L.
Cover:The Trigger Complex.jpg
Released:January 27, 2017
Label:Rise Records
Producer:Paul Roessler
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The Trigger Complex is the tenth studio album by American punk rock band T.S.O.L. (True Sounds of Liberty). It was released in 2017[1] under the Rise label and produced by Paul Roessler.[2]

Overview

The Trigger Complex has been described as "melodic", "anthemic", and "simplistic" with a classic rock-inspired sound. The album is reminiscent of early-80s punk[3] and goth bands including The Damned, Billy Idol, The Cult and Social Distortion.[4]

Reception

The album received mixed to positive reviews from music critics. Punk News said there was a lot of stuff to like about the album and gave it 3 and a half stars.[5] Kerrang UK called the album "disappointing" while also noting that there were brief "moments" in songs like "Satellites" and "Why Can't We Do It Again". They gave the album 2 out of 5 stars.[6] Cryptic Rock gave The Trigger Complex 5 stars while noting that the band delivered on their aim for the album.[7]

Credits

T.S.O.L.
Non-Members

Notes and References

  1. Web site: TSOL Release Their New Album, The Trigger Complex, in January 2017 . OC Weekly . OC Weekly . 20 November 2018. 2016-11-28 .
  2. Web site: The Trigger Complex - T.S.O.L. - Songs, Reviews, Credits. AllMusic.
  3. Web site: TSOL – The Trigger Complex . Impatto Sonoro . Impatto Sonoro . 20 November 2018. 2017-02-20 .
  4. Web site: ALBUM REVIEW: 'The Trigger Complex' by T.S.O.L. 26 January 2017.
  5. Web site: T.S.O.L The Trigger Complex . Punk News . Punk News . 20 November 2018.
  6. Web site: T.S.O.L The Trigger Complex rise . Press Reader/Kerrang UK . Kerrang UK . 20 November 2018.
  7. Web site: T.S.O.L. – THE TRIGGER COMPLEX (ALBUM REVIEW) . Cryptic Rock . Cryptic Rock . 20 November 2018. 2017-01-19 .