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Single Review of Triers: “Home”

Triers are an energetic, tuneful, hooky alt-rock outfit comprised of Nick Taylor (vocals, guitar), CJ Loveitt (guitar), Alex Bachene (drums), and CJ Allen (bass, keys, backing vocals).

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The band’s latest single, “Home,” is a full-tilt anthemic romp, a song whose chorus will have you singing along if you aren’t out of breath from jumping up and down during the verses. The nifty little “this is heart and soul” dip before diving headfirst into the chorus. The “we’re out of touch, we’re out of time” nod to Hall & Oates from days gone by that’s perfectly well-placed. It’s an alt-pop rock song with a punk attitude, but it doesn’t fit into a pop-punk label. As a whole, it’s an exceptionally well-written song that’s performed tightly with subtle nuances that should appeal to song-driven rock fans, yet at the same time it’s a fast-paced, nearly-relentless ball of energy that’ll be a favorite among those whose goal in life is to bounce energetically around a dance club (or live venue) floor.

“Home” was produced by Gavin Monaghan (Editors, The Twang, Robert Plant) at Magic Garden Studios, so the song has a little pedigree to it. Plus, I’ve long been a fan of Taylor’s songwriting, as some songs he penned with a different band more than a decade ago remain among my personal favorites to this day, so the layered coolness in “Home” comes as absolutely no surprise.

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As for the song’s meaning, Taylor explains, “‘Home’ isn’t about a place. It’s about chasing your dream, getting told you’re not good enough, and finding your sense of belonging in spite of that. The lyric ‘put me back on the shelf’ came from how it feels to be part of an industry that celebrates you one minute and forgets you the next. But we’re still here, and this song is our way of saying that’s where we belong — in the noise.”

In my opinion, sleep on Triers (pronounced “Tree-ers”) at your own peril. Or, and this is my recommendation, jump on board and enjoy the ride. Start with “Home”; if you’re a fan of virtually any flavor of rock ‘n roll, you’re really gonna enjoy this song!