Written by: Marisa Young Concept albums always provide for an intriguing journey to not only the songwriter, but to the listener as well.  Even better concept albums incorporate strong musical aspects to fit the story, down to every last detail.  This is exactly what Boston locals The Receiving End of Sirens were able to accomplish with their first full-length album Between The Heart And The Synapse. In 2005, The Receiving End of Sirens, TREOS for short, were newcomers of the music world.  It was no surprise that Between The Heart And The Synapseoverwhelmingly surmounted any listener’s expectations, as most were expecting to hear a modest attempt of an initial album by assumingly inexperienced musicians.  Instead, the listener is greeted with a plethora of sounds created through multiple instruments including three guitarists, three singers, and a limitless amount of electronics and effects.  Lyrically, Between The Heart And The Synapse surges through poetically written verses regarding betrayal, philosophy, conspiracies, anatomy, and death, ultimately creating memorable phrases and themes to unite the album.  Through the use of flawless transitions that make the album flow as one, TREOS guides the listener through 70 minutes and 13 tracks of pure brilliance. The album kicks off with a less than a minute prologue, filled with airy electronics and teetering guitars before seamlessly jumping into the first full length track, and first single, of the album.  “Planning A Prison Break” greets the listener with a ridiculously catchy chorus, heavy guitar rhythms, and perfectly smooth harmonies.  The contrasting sections featuring soft intricate melodies against the thicker, in your face chord progressions foreshadow the manipulated elements the band plays with throughout the rest of the album. The ending of track two introduces the first of several repeated lines used throughout the album, one being “This is the last night in my body”. Track
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