{"product_id":"trench","title":"Trench","description":"\u003cp\u003eTrench is the fifth studio album by American duo Twenty One Pilots, released on October 5, 2018 through Fueled by Ramen and Elektra Records as the follow-up to their breakthrough album Blurryface. Musically, it’s a genre-blending project that threads together indie pop, alternative rock, hip-hop, synthpop, and R\u0026amp;B textures, creating a dense but cohesive sound world that’s darker and more atmospheric than its predecessor. Key tracks like “Jumpsuit,” “Nico and the Niners,” “Levitate,” and “My Blood” introduce listeners to this world with heavy bass, layered vocals, and dramatic dynamic shifts that mirror the album’s emotional stakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConceptually, Trench unfolds within a fictional universe centered on the oppressive city of Dema and the surrounding region of Trench, using the story of a character named Clancy and the rebel group the Banditos as a metaphor for mental illness, control, and the fight for freedom. The record weaves themes of depression, suicidal ideation, spiritual doubt, and resilience into its narrative, inviting fans to decode clues scattered across lyrics, visuals, and promotional materials, which has turned the album into a theory-rich, multimedia puzzle for its community. In pairing this lore with intensely personal songwriting, Trench functions both as a world-building concept album and as an intimate reflection on struggling toward hope while feeling trapped inside your own mind.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Record Store","offers":[{"title":"CD \/ Album","offer_id":53243680620858,"sku":"37452","price":12.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Vinyl \/ 2LP","offer_id":53243680653626,"sku":"37453","price":44.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/2041\/0682\/files\/Screenshot_2026-03-30_at_11.58.49_AM.jpeg?v=1774886497","url":"https:\/\/recordstore.ca\/products\/trench","provider":"Record Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}