Non-Zero Sum Game
Apollon, 2022
9/10
A hard hitting rock outfit from Bergen, Norway, Trust Us bring charged riffs, dense fuzz and animated vocals to these very exciting 6 tracks.
“Pharaoh” gets the listen off to an energetic start, where abrasive drums, swirling guitar and throbbing bass complement the soaring vocals, and “Marathon” follows with plenty of retro hard-rock ideas entering the meticulous prog-friendly moments.
“Focus” and “Silverware” occupy the middle spot, where the former is a bit darker in scope and relies heavily on atmosphere, while the latter buzzes with a gritty spirit amid the alt-rock and dreamy bits. “Marathon” then exits the listen with the dynamic rhythm section illuminating the firm yet melodic, thicker rock.
René Misje (guitar, vocals), Lord Bárd (bass) and Cato Olaisen (drums), i.e. Trust Us, sure do make some intense and full sounds for just 3 people, and their meshing of alt-rock, post-rock and prog-rock doesn’t disappoint.
Travels well with: Sonisk Blodbad- The Shores Of Oblivion; Major Parkinson- Night At The Library