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Two Trains: Self-Titled
[Duplicate]

Weve heard it all before: the forlorn indie pop bands delivering messages of angst and anguish against a backdrop of meaty guitars and a heavy bass.  But, the Norwegian band Two Trains gives the promise of something more.  When I first listened to the album, I was overcome by the desire to hop in my car and go for a drive along the coastal highway.  With the rain pounding on the hood and the stereo turned up, Two Trains is perfect for the melancholy feeling of escapism brought on by a Northwest winter.

The self-titled album is an unusual mix of strong rhythms, droning bass, and ambient tones.  All this is held together by soothing vocals and clean guitar melodies.  Two Trains experiments with an eclectic mix of electronic sounds and complicated layering that make the album anything but dull. 

From the onset, Two Trains offers up a complex lush sound that carries through every track.  There is a distinct feeling of lighthearted ease reliant upon repetitious harmonies that dissolve into the discontent of distorted guitars and baleful lyrics.  Give me Violence is one of the best examples of this, and maybe this is the masochist in me, but its also one of the best tracks. There is a moody darkness lurking throughout the album that gives a feeling of quiet submission as the pop overtones are overcome by gritty haze. 

For those of you who appreciate a little warm, gloom-pop, Two Trains is a lovely album. Just turn up the stereo, and hit the road.

This album can be purchased at Duplicate Records Official Website

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