Trench
by Twenty One Pilots
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Oct 5, 2018
User Score
8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 499 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 456 out of 499
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 499
  3. Negative: 28 out of 499
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  1. Ardalavista
    Feb 17, 2023
    10
    There is only one thing that can only say. It may be the best album of its time.
  2. OmarShaker
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Trench is a lyrical, musical and everything in between masterpiece, the production is top tier, the lyricism is out of this world, from track 1 to track 14 it's a story, a journey to be taken, an experience to be felt, it's simply how an album should be, just perfection.
  3. Kitsuda
    Sep 24, 2022
    8
    Amazing work, I like Twenty One Pilots music in general, Blurryface is my all time favorite album, so Trench wasn't grabbing my attention as much. I still loved it, but I can only enjoy a few songs from it, that's why I gave it 8.
  4. xqcTF
    Aug 12, 2022
    9
    Despite the fact I gave this a 9, it is one of my favourite albums of all time. From the amazing emotional and powerful bassline in "Jumpsuit", to the powerful and boisterous rap verses in "Levitate", to the catchy choruses in the songs "My Blood", "Chlorine", and "The Hype", and the piano-laden and emotional tracks "Neon Gravestones" and "Leave The City" this album has a variety of thingsDespite the fact I gave this a 9, it is one of my favourite albums of all time. From the amazing emotional and powerful bassline in "Jumpsuit", to the powerful and boisterous rap verses in "Levitate", to the catchy choruses in the songs "My Blood", "Chlorine", and "The Hype", and the piano-laden and emotional tracks "Neon Gravestones" and "Leave The City" this album has a variety of things to offer.

    There are only a few negatives. "Bandito" as a track feels like it takes up too much time and I don't fully connect with the vague idea of the track. "Pet Cheetah" does work in the context of what it is about but I am not a fan of how tacky it feels. "Smithereens" loses the album's amazing 5-track momentum up to that point a bit, but still works incredibly well as a song.

    Despite the variety of genres and styles, each track feels like it comes from the same place. I have seen most of these songs live in concert, and Jumpsuit felt so incredibly powerful with its piano verse of defeat. This album has helped me the most out of any out there, and Jumpsuit is still my favourite song to perform live.    … Expand
  5. Crypticghost
    Apr 11, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best albums I’ve ever heard so inventive going from rock to rap to alternative rock songs like jumpsuit levitate and the hype really stand out showing the evolution thought the album also songs like my blood and chlorine are also brilliant I think there’s only one song I don’t really like which is smithereens which isn’t even a bad song just not as good as the other songs… Expand
  6. frostydog23
    May 8, 2022
    10
    One of the best albums out there, I will forever stand by this. Every song sounds so unique and different but bring together the DEMA storyline
  7. KrillerBomb
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    I would say this is the duo's greatest work overall. The production is immaculate.
  8. garfield7081
    Mar 25, 2022
    10
    twenty one pilots' best album by far. each song centers around a different subgenre of rock, creating a unique varity of high-quailty music

    best song: neon gravestones

    worst song: cut my lip
  9. Ka1dowskiX
    Feb 18, 2022
    9
    For me, a long-lasting TOP fan, Trench feels like the best and most mature album of the band. Numerous beautiful tracks touching various topics, hidden lore and the shifting pace of the album created a unique experience that is still enjoyable.
  10. TOOLfan
    Oct 15, 2021
    8
    Good album, but I think that blurryface was better, and first album called Twenty one pilots was much better.
  11. SelectInsect44
    Oct 5, 2021
    10
    A pretty diverse album but mostly pretty calm, we go from the mainstream vibe of Cut My Lip to the ethereal Bandito, and many other different vibes this album gives. Neon Gravestones gets my gold medal out of all songs in this album, but there's not a single song I'm meh about
  12. Ori14
    Jul 23, 2021
    10
    one of their best albums so far. everything is perfect in this album .absolouly genius lyricism. the story gets more interesting and gives us the answers to a lot of questions from the last album. the production really good. Tyler emphasizes his high notes through all the songs and it sounds so good.
    favorite tracks: Jumpsuit, Morph, Chlorine, Neon Gravestones, Nico and the Niners, pet    one of their best albums so far. everything is perfect in this album .absolouly genius lyricism. the story gets more interesting and gives us the answers to a lot of questions from the last album. the production really good. Tyler emphasizes his high notes through all the songs and it sounds so good.
    favorite tracks: Jumpsuit, Morph, Chlorine, Neon Gravestones, Nico and the Niners, pet cheetah and bandito    … Expand
  13. GamePlayer77
    Jul 4, 2021
    10
    Twenty One Pilots follow up their not-the-best 2015's "Blurryface" with a much, MUCH better album.

    FAV TRACK: Levitate
    LEAST FAV TRACK: Bandito
  14. kennice
    Jul 3, 2021
    10
    Amazing album. Very well made. Possibly my favorite tøp album by far. Definitely deserves more recognition.
  15. amy_L21
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    Possibly my favourite album of all time. The concept is so cool, every song sounds unique but ties together perfectly and the lyrics are amazing, often emotional and beautiful. Together with some of the best production I’ve heard this album is near perfect.
  16. lizlenav
    May 25, 2021
    10
    This is easy one of the best albums I've ever heard in my entire life: the structure, the melodies, the lyrics, the production. The whole album feels like a complete experience, from start to end it's surprisingly well done, this is a pure jewel of alternative rock.
  17. Memelissa25
    May 25, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s the best album ever and will always hold dear to my heart. Production, meanings behind the songs, creativity, a different world, it should be 100000/10.… Expand
  18. Davi20052003
    May 22, 2021
    10
    O melhor álbum de Twenty one pilots de longe!
    Seguido de blurryface e Scaled and icy
  19. MARTINCARDENAS
    May 21, 2021
    10
    I can say that this is my favorite alternative duo, and of course this album. On this occasion Twenty One Pilots, they bring us the best work to date. "Trench" tells different stories and has very prominent songs like "My Blood", "Legend" and "Leave The City". All the songs are very good, but these three are my favorites. A very good album, that analyzing it thoroughly we can see itsI can say that this is my favorite alternative duo, and of course this album. On this occasion Twenty One Pilots, they bring us the best work to date. "Trench" tells different stories and has very prominent songs like "My Blood", "Legend" and "Leave The City". All the songs are very good, but these three are my favorites. A very good album, that analyzing it thoroughly we can see its quality and the different perspectives that emerge in the songs.… Expand
  20. nekyo
    May 17, 2021
    9
    Such a sophisticated piece. It hits in its own way with a much more suspenseful and dense ambient, but at the same time captivating. Also convening a masterful production, their best in my opinion.
  21. mango_es891
    Apr 30, 2021
    10
    This is my favorite album of all time even though I may not consider it the best. The album rollout, the narrative it weaves, and the themes of belonging, positivity and respect towards mental health, and love are immaculately handled. This is one of those albums I can forever listen to and remember where I was when I first heard every song. Between it's place in Twenty One Pilots'This is my favorite album of all time even though I may not consider it the best. The album rollout, the narrative it weaves, and the themes of belonging, positivity and respect towards mental health, and love are immaculately handled. This is one of those albums I can forever listen to and remember where I was when I first heard every song. Between it's place in Twenty One Pilots' discography and the music scene as a whole, I could not recommend this more. Favorite tracks: Jumpsuit, Levitate, Morph, Neon Gravestones, Bandito… Expand
  22. EVERLEDIS
    Apr 18, 2021
    10
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  23. sirox12
    Jan 17, 2021
    9
    Es un álbum increíble, con muchas interpretaciones y detalles ocultos. Tanto la historia, cómo la unión de las canciones, cómo el orden es increíble y es bastante pasivo con el sonido en cuánto a su anterior álbum.

    Trench cumple con su objetivo y logra conectar una misma historia, aún con canciones que pareciera que no tienen nada que ver. El único "pero" es que tal vez el álbum pudo    Es un álbum increíble, con muchas interpretaciones y detalles ocultos. Tanto la historia, cómo la unión de las canciones, cómo el orden es increíble y es bastante pasivo con el sonido en cuánto a su anterior álbum.

    Trench cumple con su objetivo y logra conectar una misma historia, aún con canciones que pareciera que no tienen nada que ver. El único "pero" es que tal vez el álbum pudo aprovechar mejor ciertas canciones y sus simbolismos. En este caso, Smithereens y The Hype por ejemplo.

    De resto es un álbum increíble, que abre las puertas a un Universo que aún no se completa, pero que probablemente nos dé cómo resultado luego el proyecto más histórico de los chicos. Blurryface y Trench son la base de algo que probablemente rompa Internet.    … Expand
  24. shucklelackle
    Nov 29, 2020
    10
    A level more than the previous album. Always brings its own surprises. And call it one of those masterpieces!
  25. Nitsu
    Nov 2, 2020
    8
    Me gustó el álbum, no fue el mejor que hicieron, los sonidos son buenos, alegres y la mismo tiempo serios y melancólicos, se concentran mucho en Dem, y hasta el relleno es arte, explica muy bien la historia y deja mucha tranquilidad el oírlo.
  26. JODA0420
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    Es muy especial por lo que trató de implementar Tyler pero pecó un poco de pretencioso al no haber mucha coherencia en algunas canciones que hacen parte del album con la historia de DEMA. Si el álbum se ve sin ese contexto hay piezas que por sí solas son hermosas, chlorine con las variaciones en el piano, jumpsuit con ese riff tan heavy, neon grave stones con esas letras tan profundas queEs muy especial por lo que trató de implementar Tyler pero pecó un poco de pretencioso al no haber mucha coherencia en algunas canciones que hacen parte del album con la historia de DEMA. Si el álbum se ve sin ese contexto hay piezas que por sí solas son hermosas, chlorine con las variaciones en el piano, jumpsuit con ese riff tan heavy, neon grave stones con esas letras tan profundas que no sorprenden al conocer el nivel de líricas al que nos tienen acostumbrados.… Expand
  27. GizmoRulz710
    Aug 15, 2020
    10
    Really good music here on this album I love TØP so much they are so good!!!
  28. LucasC12
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    The album isn't Blurryface, but this doesn't mean it's worse than it. Like all the other TOP songs, we have emotion, lyrics and good beats. It's worthy listening to it if u really like their job, but don't go expecting you are going to listen some kind of "blurryface part 2". They evolve and their music will change with them.
  29. ladanyimark07
    May 31, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums of all time,the story the diversity of songs.It's the outcome of years of work.
  30. SITF21
    May 24, 2020
    10
    Great album from front to back. Excellent production. Hands down my favorite album of 2018.
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Universal acclaim - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. PopMatters
    Oct 12, 2018
    70
    The album hangs together thanks to an increased maturity in the thematic content and production.
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  2. Kerrang!
    Oct 11, 2018
    80
    Some of the year's catchiest most accessible alt. pop tunes of the year speaks volumes of the level upon which they're operating here. [13 Oct 2018, p.54]
  3. Variety
    Oct 9, 2018
    70
    Take my recommendation and forget about the most deeply conceptual parts of this concept album--which just seems like a lot of work--and enjoy the many parts of Trench that don’t require a thirst for symbolic origin stories. There are plenty of these, like “Morph” and “My Blood,” which sport falsetto R&B hooks, somewhat in the tradition of the previous album’s best track, “Heavydirtysoul.”
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