You can hear it in the first four bars of the album. A meaty, beaty, big and bouncy drum fill, followed by a glistening guitar line that could have been ripped from an old Rockpile album, and a breathy Hammond B3 so beautifully captured that it seems to conjure the dimensions of the room it sits in. It’s huge, but intimate. Heavy, but airborne. And the hook is strong enough that you could hang a whale from it.<br /><br />“In the end, we made sort of a two sided record,” says Trews guitarist John Angus MacDonald, of the band’s third album, No Time for Later. “It’s some of the heaviest stuff we’ve done, but it’s also some of the most out there artistically that we’ve ever laid down.” <br /><br />Too true. The Trews’ reputation is built on buffed and visceral rock songs, but on No Time for Later they cohere like never before. The structures are more compelling, the playing is more articulate, and the results more nourishing. If it’s the shrewd marriage of new and classic rock that accounts for the Trews’ remarkable multi-generational appeal – meaning they’re as welcome on MuchMusic as they are inside the pages of the UK’s Classic Rock magazine – then No Time for Later finds the band expanding at both ends of the spectrum. <br /><br />“Ocean’s End” clads Jack Syperek’s willowy bassline in AC/DC’s crunch, and then breaks down into phosphene psychedelia. In the snakey single, “Hold Me in Your Arms”, the Trews use a buzzsaw to mediate between the re-tooled 21st Century radio rock of Velvet Revolver, and the righteous groove of off-road, resin-stained headbangers like Fu Manchu. Similarly, “Burning Wheels” is a Tom Petty riff given a nitro injection and mag wheels. And that unhinged solo about half way through? “That’s Colin’s only solo,” confides John Angus with a chuckle, referring to his brother, vocalist-guitarist Colin MacDonald. “He wanted to do a solo, so we said, ‘Okay, fine,’ and that’s what came out. It’s like Kurt Cobain or something. It’s just, like, unbridled fucking craziness. It’s totally animal.” <br /><br />Continues John Angus, “But you need places to go. So much as you’d like to keep a somewhat consistent sound, if you want to keep making records that are at all interesting or fun to listen to, you gotta go places.”<br /><br />So where did the Trews go? According to Colin, “We were always big fans of CCR and REM and stuff, and those influences had to come out sooner or later. At one point we wanted to take everything off the record that sounded remotely heavy. We wanted to make a total roots rock album.”<br /><br />They didn’t of course – there’s no “unbridled fuckin’ craziness” on Murmur or Willy and the Poor Boys - but No Time for Later is elevated by a softer touch on tracks like the Fogerty-rooted “I Feel the Rain”, or the inspired “Will You Wash Away”, where melancholy meets uplift in a chorus that seems to enter the song sideways. If anything on the album points to their growth, it’s this song. Colin can’t say where it came from. Maybe he did what Neil Young claims to do, and channeled it. <br /><br />“I can only hope,” he says. “I just don’t know, because I’ve spent a lot of time working my ass off on songs that ended up being shitty, and this one literally came out really, really quickly. Me and John Angus were sitting around listening to Cat Steven’s Tea for the Tillerman, and we started jamming on this tune, and it literally came in five minutes. Honestly, that’s the most unconscious song I’ve ever ever come up with. It literally just came out.” <br /><br />Colin name checks Randy Newman as another abiding influence, which accounts for the sly sense of irony that pervades No Time for Later. “I Can’t Stop Laughing” addresses grief with a manic Celtic romp, propelled by Sean Dalton’s mighty tom workout; the furious “Gun Control” begins with a placid slide-guitar straight out of Ry Cooder’s Paris, Texas soundtrack; “Paranoid Freak” uses a skittery piano figure to capture the prevailing mood of our time, derived from all the hours the band has endured cooling its boots at US boarder crossings. And in the extraordinary “Man of Two Minds”, the Trews have produced a hymn to the worst corners of male psychology, dressed up in a romantic waltz-time melody worthy of Burt Bacharach. <br /><br />“A scumbag song,” claims Colin. <br /><br />“I thought it was hilarious,” adds John Angus. “It’s so blatant, (but) it’s honest. That’s the key.”<br /><br />In total, No Time for Later represents a major graduation for the band, right down to the Ralph Steadman-by-way-of-Warhol cover art designed by Syperek. Incredibly, it was the counter-intuitive approach of producers Gus Van Go and Werner F that the Trews credit for the breakthrough. The first thing the team did was take one of the best live rock acts on the planet, break it down to its constituent parts, and – starting with drummer Dalton -record each member separately in a painstaking exercise that Colin only half-jokingly describes as “our Rumours.”<br /><br />Syperek admits to being out of his comfort zone. “To tell you the truth, I wanted everybody in my headphones while I was playing,” he says. “I thought I would get more feeling. But as we got into it, it allowed me to listen to my parts and make them better, and go back, and improve things.” The bassist is one of the best feel musicians out there, but he’s convinced by the results. “This is the next step,” he concludes.<br /><br />Colin adds, “We wanted to go with younger guys who had a bit more to prove. And they were as hungry as we are. Guys who were willing to stay up for twenty-four hours to make sure a certain song didn’t come off cheesy.”<br /><br />“I don’t think we’ve ever been worked so hard by producers,” continues John Angus, who was looking for “a general vibe that we haven’t quite nailed in the studio yet. It was kind of like the first time we worked with Gordie (Johnson), where everything was new and a challenge. The only difference is back then we kinda sucked.” <br /><br />His modesty aside, John Angus can rest assured that their efforts have yielded the most fully formed work of the band’s already impressive career. All that remains is the listening. And this bio, of course; custom-designed to make you hear the record. <br /><br />“Bios are usually so embarrassingly flattering of the band,” snorts John Angus. “This band fucking GETS RAWK! Then you listen to it, and you’re like, wha…?”<br /><br />Readers should be advised that in this case, the praise couldn’t be any more sincere. http://www.imeem.com/thetrews Delta 0 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss <p> Watch The New Video Now<strong><br />Man Of Two Minds Now at MuchMusic & MuchMoreMusic</strong></p> <p><em><strong>Man Of Two Minds </strong></em>is now officially in rotation at <a href="http://links.imeem.com/23736N4CT" title="http://www.muchmusic.com/">MuchMusic </a> and available to view online on <a href="http://links.imeem.com/13u_i3CT" title="http://www.youtube.com/thetrews">YouTube</a>. As of next week, you'll also be able to view the video on the MuchMoreMusic channel.</p> <p>So check out the new video and remember to share it, email it to friends, post it on the web and request it at <a href="http://links.imeem.com/23736N4CT" title="http://www.muchmusic.com/">MuchMusic</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://links.imeem.com/13u_j3CT" title="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0x5RoZkb9s">WATCH IT.</a><br />____________________________________________<br />MuchMusic MOD Appearance<br /> <strong>Live Interview on Tuesday September 23rd</strong></p> <p>The Trews will be dropping into MuchMusic on Tuesday September 23rd at 5:00pm for a live interview on MuchOnDemand. Tune in.<br />____________________________________________<br /> 102.1 The Edge Is Postponed<br /> <strong>Acoustic Performance To Be Rescheduled</strong></p> <p>The scheduled acoustic performance & live interview on The Dean Blundell Show at <a href="http://links.imeem.com/23uRDO4CT" title="http://www.edge.ca/">102.1 The Edge</a> had been postponed to a later date. We will let you know the new date & time as soon as we have more details.</p> The Trews Trewsland http://www.imeem.com/thetrews/blogs/2008/09/20/t7dZKfCP/watch_the_new_video_now Sat, 20 Sep 2008 04:08:38 -0000 J8mXMSRpga <br />Man Of Two Minds, the new single from NO TIME FOR LATER can now be heard across Canadian Rock Radio. As always, we would appreciate it if you could do your part by calling your local radio station and requesting the new single. A full list of request links can be found <a href="http://links.imeem.com/23YNDoc4T" title="http://thetrewsmusic.com/request.php">here.</a><br /><br />The video will be delivered to <a href="http://links.imeem.com/23736pc4T" title="http://www.muchmusic.com/">MuchMusic</a> this week so expect to see it on TV soon.<br /><br />For those of you living in the Toronto area, The Score is throwing a street party on Saturday, September 20 to celebrate the launch of their new HD studios.<br /><br />This event is free, open to everyone and takes place from 4-10pm at the corner of King and Peter.<br /><br />The Trews will play live that afternoon at 5:30pm and then perform their hit single, Hold Me In Your Arms live on <a href="http://links.imeem.com/23ZNDqc4T" title="http://www.thescore.com/">The Score</a> HD at the start of the national broadcast, which begin at 7pm.<br /><br />If you can't make it down or do not live in the area, you can watch it live in HD starting at 7pm ET on The Score.<br /><br />Get all the details <a href="http://links.imeem.com/23ZNDrc4T" title="http://www.thescore.com/events/streetparty/index.aspx">here.</a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/no" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/later" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/broadcast" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/sports" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/for" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/performance" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/the" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/score" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/trews" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/time" rel="tag"></a> The Trews Trewsland http://www.imeem.com/thetrews/blogs/2008/09/17/urBHdJ95/new_single_video_the_score_street_party Wed, 17 Sep 2008 19:04:08 -0000 VIkVTOb9wZ Hey Everyone,<br /><br />It's Colin. I'm just updating you on the latest happenings in the world of The Trews. I am sitting in a hotel room in Fredericton, New Brunswick, we are in the midst of an East Coast club and campus tour... so ya we're touring for a change.<br /><br />While <b><i>Paranoid Freak</i></b> is holding steady on the Canadian Rock Charts, we are releasing a new single from the album. This week <b><i>Man of Two Minds</i></b> is going to radio across the country.<br /><br />You know the drill folks, we do our part by making the music and playing the shows, you do your part by calling you're local radio stations and requesting our songs. We also shot a video with acclaimed director Don Allan in downtown Toronto. That should be at the nations music station in the next couple of weeks.<br /><br />We're still going hard and working our butts off, with a lot of work and a little luck we can keep kicking ass with this new record. So get on the line and request the song because "Hope won't get our motherfucking band played!!!" (little John Stewart reference).<br /><br />The way I see it the more success we have at radio the more opportunities we have to come out and play for all you amazing fans!!!<br /><br />All the best as always<br /><br />Colin<a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/music" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/minds" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/canadian" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/rock" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/man" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/of" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/single" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/radio" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/tour" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/the" rel="tag"></a> The Trews Trewsland http://www.imeem.com/thetrews/blogs/2008/09/05/XYVSo-5s/new_single_video Fri, 05 Sep 2008 19:58:51 -0000 tx14EvXil3 So we've had an amazing summer so far. We've returned to pretty much every major Canadian city that we hit on our spring tour for some kind of summer festival and even played some new towns for the first time (hello Bonnyville!!....Brooks Rock City!).<br /><br />Some highlights of the summer, so far, include meeting Gene Simmons in Edmonton last week (two members of KISS down, two to go) and rocking Trafalgar Square for a couple thousand people on Canada Day in the UK.<br /><br />But I digress, I'm posting to tell you about this campaign we're launching which involves you remixing two of our songs "Paranoid Freak" and "Hold Me in Your Arms" <br /><br />I will personally be checking out all the submissions and picking a winner. I'm looking for the most "out there" interpretations, as I'm pretty familiar with the tracks as they are, so feel free to get creative. I may even post one myself.<br /><br />So <a href="http://links.imeem.com/23kmBr69R" title="http://m30.dnsdojo.com/trews/registration_page.php">SIGN UP HERE</a> and happy mixing. May the best would-be producers win! <br /><br />Until next time...<br />JA<br /><br /><img src="http://www.thetrewsmusic.com/remix.jpg"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/in" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/remix" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/guitar" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/contest" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/les" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/arms" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/later" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/freak" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/for" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/me" rel="tag"></a> The Trews Trewsland http://www.imeem.com/thetrews/blogs/2008/08/04/DRihZcdM/the_trews_remix_contest Mon, 04 Aug 2008 16:44:16 -0000 5pqesfRq0Y Hey everyone,<br><br>Colin here, just wanted to let you all know about our second installment of our tour documentary. This one features an interview with yours truly.<br><br>There will be other videos featuring interviews with the other guys in the weeks and months to come. Once again thanks to Kevin and Nathan for doing a great job conceptualizing these short clips. Hope you guys like it!!!<br><br>Colin<br><br><br><a href="http://links.imeem.com/13u_zUrP" title="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxFpzy77o18">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxFpzy77o18</a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/the" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/tour" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/live" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/trews" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/rock" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/canadian" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/documentary" rel="tag"></a> The Trews Trewsland http://www.imeem.com/thetrews/blogs/2008/07/02/bK7mQXWu/canadian_tour_video_2 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:52:47 -0000 ZsF9Rj31of We're on the cover of this month's issue of <a href="http://links.imeem.com/23Py9K0uO" title="http://www.thetubmagazine.com/thetubmagazine/issues/2008/06/">The Tub Magazine</a> and there's an awesome spread and interview for your reading pleasure. Check it out <a href="http://links.imeem.com/23Py9K0uO" title="http://www.thetubmagazine.com/thetubmagazine/issues/2008/06/">here</a> and remember to pass the link on to your friends.<br><br><br /><img src="http://www.notimeforlater.com/newsletter/tub.jpg"><br /><br /> The Trews Trewsland http://www.imeem.com/thetrews/blogs/2008/06/10/aQu2dcgA/the_trews_on_the_cover_of_the_tub_magazine Tue, 10 Jun 2008 01:52:04 -0000 19BKIHnMUy The Trews http://www.imeem.com/thetrews/video/wcKADhNE/the_trews_paranoid_freak_music_video/ Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:41:02 -0000 <div><a href="http://www.imeem.com/thetrews/video/wcKADhNE/the_trews_paranoid_freak_music_video/"><img width="100" height="68" border="0" src="http://srv0204-04.sjc3.imeem.com/g/v/a058c47b1544cf15aa98ad1167f0ee95_00010.jpg" title="Click to play this video"/></a></div> B2Fz3FQfX3 Hey there Trews fans, check out our freaky new video for our current single Paranoid Freak. In case you haven't been to a show in a while, the newest Trews member on the keyboards in the opening shot is Jeff Heisholt. You might recognize our video's protagonist as the guy from the latest string of Rogers commercials. Not that we're endorsing Rogers or anything, we just thought the guy in the commercials made a good ..um.. paranoid freak. <br /><br />We are thrilled to have yet another video added in heavy rotation at our nations music station...it really helps us keep the Trews bus rolling...thank you MuchMusic!!! <br /><br />Now the rest of the work is up to you, our beloved fans, you can help us to keep this thing going by requesting the song at <a href="http://links.imeem.com/23NE7fnGO" title="http://www.notimeforlater.com/request.php">Muchmusic</a> and at <a href="http://links.imeem.com/23NE7fnGO" title="http://www.notimeforlater.com/request.php">radio</a>. Once again thank you for your continued support...we love you...no really...WE LOVE YOU!!!<br /><br />Colin<br /><br /><a href="http://links.imeem.com/13u_qnGO" title="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCqa6nVNtH8">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCqa6nVNtH8</a><br /> The Trews Trewsland http://www.imeem.com/thetrews/blogs/2008/05/28/m_W4Fexv/paranoid_freak_video Wed, 28 May 2008 00:30:48 -0000 zqUWOKh9Of Here's a series of videos entitled "The Trew Nooner" created by Nik Sexton and CBC TV for a web based show called The Motion Show. This series features Sean Dalton.<br /><br />See Sean like you've never seen before! He'll offer some insight about being in a band, shows off his unique workout regime, takes ping-pong to the streets, busks and more!<br /><br />Includes bits where he plays a French, Italian, German and best of all - a Newfie with an attitude!<br /><br />Contains some strong language and may not be suitable for the kiddies!<br /><br />A Trew Nooner (Part 1)<br /><a href="http://links.imeem.com/13u_AEmN" title="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cd7zm1GgDy0">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cd7zm1GgDy0</a><br /><br />A Trew Nooner (Part 2)<br /><a href="http://links.imeem.com/13u_7EmN" title="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svruJvV0i_c">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svruJvV0i_c</a><br /><br />A Trew Nooner (Part 3)<br /><a href="http://links.imeem.com/13u_8EmN" title="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqVw2_c6cKI">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqVw2_c6cKI</a><br /><br />Enjoy and pass them around to your friends to discover!<br /> The Trews Trewsland http://www.imeem.com/thetrews/blogs/2008/05/17/CRUH2wYJ/the_trew_nooner Sat, 17 May 2008 21:58:54 -0000 vVyryrFHc5 <p> For those who cannot get MTV via cable TV, you can check out the live acoustic performance online at <a href="http://links.imeem.com/23kt_q9bN" title="http://www.mtv.ca/?id=1587380">MTV.ca</a>.<br><br>Includes the songs Hold Me In Your Arms, Paranoid Freak, No Time For Later, Poor Ol' Broken Hearted Me and Tired Of Waiting. </p> Enjoy The Trews Trewsland http://www.imeem.com/thetrews/blogs/2008/05/14/bVwbdd89/mtv_acoustic_performance_now_online Wed, 14 May 2008 02:01:36 -0000 _HD07xA4gJ