Trapt - Trapt Live!

Eleven Seven Music

Trapt isn't a household name but if you have been listening to modern rock radio in the last 5 years you'll know their signature hit "Headstrong." The band has put out 2 studio albums and while their fanbase continues to grow organically, their new label has chosen to go with a live album for their new release. The only new material on the disc, "Stay Alive" and "Everything To Lose," is mediocre at best and doesn't really justify it's place on the album.

The live material is complimented by tight musicianship from the rhythm section as they hold a solid foundation for Simon Ormandy's slinky guitar lines. Chris Brown's stage banter and vocal performance is engaging throughout and the crowd seems to be appreciating it from start to finish. Listen as they scream the choruses of "Still Frame" and "Echo" along with the singer. Though a live release this early in their recording career might not have been the most obvious choice for Trapt, this album still wins the listener over with it's infectious performances.

Carlos Ramirez