The National Trust (band)

The National Trust
Origin Chicago, Illinois, United States
Genres Philadelphia soul, neo soul
Years active 1999–present
Labels Thrill Jockey
Associated acts Dolomite, Fifteen Couples
Website trustmusics
Members Neil Rosario
Mark Henning
Past members Andy Cunningham
Doug DeMers
Bryan Aldrin
Colin Studybaker

The National Trust is a Philadelphia soul, neo soul[1] musical project formed in 1999 in Chicago, Illinois.[2]

History

While only officially formed in the late 90's, The National Trust can trace its history back to 1990 through band leader, composer and guitarist Neil Rosario's previous bands Dolomite and Fifteen Couples.

After the breakup of Fifteen Couples in 1999, Rosario teamed up with Andy Cunningham (ex-Fifteen Couples guitarist), Doug Demers (ex-Dolomite bassist), vocalist/guitarist Mark Henning (ex-Zoom), and Bryan Aldrin. While still working on material the band signed with record label Thrill Jockey, which released their first song "Make It Happen". They then entered Chicago's Clava studios with producer Brian Deck to begin recording their debut album.[1]

In June 2002, after Rosario returned to Chicago from his fathers funeral in Las Vegas, he and Deck spent what has been reported as 500 hours in the studio putting the finishing touches to their debut album Dekkagar,[1][3] which was released on April 9, 2002.

The National Trust's second album Kings and Queens was released on January 24, 2006.

Discography

Dekkagar

Dekkagar
Studio album by The National Trust
Released April 9, 2002
Genre Phili soul, neo soul, indie pop
Length 51:54
Label Thrill Jockey
Producer Brian Deck, Neil Rosario
The National Trust chronology
Dekkagar
(2002)		 Kings and Queens
(2006)
Dekkagar
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic link
Pitchfork Media(6.9/10) link

The National Trust's debut album Dekkagar was released on April 9, 2002 by Thrill Jockey Records to generally positive reviews.

Track listing

All songs written and composed by Rosario. 

No. Title Length
1. "Making Love (In the Natural Light)"   11:07
2. "Feather Clip"   4:00
3. "Neverstop"   5:02
4. "See No Evil"   6:36
5. "Lachrymosa"   4:15
6. "So Anna"   4:24
7. "From Seven to Mars"   5:28
8. "Mrs. Turner"   4:10
9. "First Time That"   6:52
Total length:
 51:54

Kings and Queens

Kings and Queens
Studio album by The National Trust
Released January 24, 2006
Genre Phili soul, neo soul, indie pop
Length 53:49
Label Thrill Jockey
Producer Abel Garibaldi, Neil Rosario, Mark Henning, Van Christie
The National Trust chronology
Dekkagar
(2002)		 Kings and Queens
(2006)
Kings and Queens
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic link
Dusted Magazine(mixed) link
Pitchfork Media(4.4/10) link
Prefix Magazine link
Scissorkick(favorable) link
Tiny Mix Tapes(favorable) link
Yahoo! Music link

Kings and Queens was The National Trust's second full length album. It was released on January 24, 2006 by Thrill Jockey Records. While most reviews were favourable, most commented on the over production of the overall sound; Clearly, these boys can't grasp the concept of "say when" from Pitchfork Media.[4] A majority of the tracks lack in everything but production value from Prefix Magazine.[5]

Track listing

All songs written and composed by Henning, Rosario, except where noted. 

No. Title Length
1. "Elevators"   4:14
2. "Secrets"   5:38
3. "It's Just Cruel"   5:36
4. "Canday's Away"   5:14
5. "Stages"   5:17
6. "We Can't Do Wrong"   6:10
7. "Jacuzzis" (Henning, Hypnotic, Rosario) 3:49
8. "Show and Tell"   6:05
9. "New Sexy Touch"   6:33
10. "Shapes and Sizes"   5:13
Total length:
 53:49

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Ankeny, Jason. "National Trust Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 21 May 2009.
  2. ↑ "National Trust Biography". NME. Retrieved 21 May 2009.
  3. ↑ Tangari, Joe (June 30, 2002). "Dekkagar review". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 21 May 2009.
  4. ↑ Dombal, Ryan (February 26, 2006). "Kings and Queens review". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 21 May 2009.
  5. ↑ Easley, Jonathan (January 30, 2006). "Kings and Queens review". Prefix Magazine. Retrieved 21 May 2009.

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