In 2000, Thrice signed with Sub City Records and released two LP's. The first, Identity Crisis (2000), only received 1.5 stars in the AMG review and little buzz. The second, The Illusion of Safety (2002), was widely acclaimed and received attention from major record labels. Even though Thrice's music has always included metal influences, The Illusion of Safety contained a heavier metalcore sound. The album was recorded in Beltsville, Maryland and the track The Beltsville Crucible reflects this.
In 2003 Thrice signed up with Island Records and released The Artist in the Ambulance, which featured more metal oriented songs while keeping true to their hardcore influences. In 2005 a DVD outlining their entire career to date was released under the title If We Could Only See Us Now. It included a CD with live tracks from the Apple Store and various b-sides.
Thrice released their fourth full-length album, Vheissu, on October 18, 2005. The album was characterized by many critics as being experimentally different, using non-traditional Thrice elements in the process. From keyboard melodies ("For Miles") to Japanese music-box undertones ("Music Box") to chain gang chant choruses ("The Earth Will Shake"), Vheissu introduced a new sound to the band's post-hardcore roots. UK producer Steve Osborne, whose past credits include many Brit-pop hits, was sought by Thrice to gain a new perspective on the songwriting process, enabling the band to expand their musical influences and produce a different album. The album garnered widespread critical acclaim and peaked at #15 on the Billboard 200.
The band releasedRed Sky, an EP comprised of various b-sides as well as live recordings, shortly after Vheissu.
Thrice released the first and second volume of The Alchemy Index, a highly experimental project based on the four traditional elements (fire, water, earth, and air), on October 16th 2007. Over the summer Thrice parted ways with Island records and signed with Vagrant. The Alchemy Index Vols. I & II - Fire & Water was released on October 16, 2007, and sold 28,000 copies in its first week. The album consists of the first two volumes, Fire and Water, and features 12 songs, 6 on each disk. The third and fourth volumes, Air & Earth were released on April 15, 2008.
The "Fire" disc features the heavier post-hardcore sound traditional Thrice fans will quickly embrace, harking back to their pre-Vheissu albums. The "Water" disc, however, is comprised of ambient songs similar to those found in Vheissu, Thrice's previous album release. The "Air" disc brings a whole new element of electronic elements and delayed guitar riffs to Thrice's sound. In "Earth", much like Dustin Kensrue's solo album, "Please Come Home", Thrice introduces an indie-folk sound combining intricate piano and acoustic guitar.
Thrice's sixth studio album Beggars was released digitally through Vagrant Records in the UK on August 9, 2009 and in the US on August 11 with a physical release containing bonus material pencilled in for September 15. These dates deviate from the original proposed release date of October 13 because of a leak via Vagrant Records web player, which has meant the artwork for the album has also changed. The first single to be taken from the album is All the World Is Mad and was first made available through Guitar Hero: World Tour on July 23.
Dustin Kensrue has described the album as being "more visceral and more raw - both in the songwriting and in the overall sound. It moves with a different energy than any of our past records. It was born out of us playing together in a room, almost as a backlash to the giant headgame that was The Alchemy Index" and has been well received critically.
The seventh studio album Major/Minor came out on September 20, 2011 through Vagrant Records. Yellow Belly, Promises and a few other songs were made available for the listeners to stream online before the release date. The album received extremely positive reviews from many online websites. Alex Djaferis of Absolutepunk.net gave Major/Minor a rating of 95%. Tracks like Promises and Listen Through Me reflected a natural progression from the sound Thrice created in Beggars, which was widely appreciated by the early listeners.
Thrice decided to take a break from being a full time band on November 21, 2011. In late spring/early summer Thrice announced the 'Farewell' tour for the spring/summer of 2012 , which would be the bands final tour before going into an indefinite hiatus.
In early 2015 it was announced that the band intends to release new music and tour again. Announcements were done via the bands website http://www.thrice.net/ and social media outlets with an accompanying picture with "Thrice 2015" text.
Answered
Thrice Lyrics
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So much is veiled in mystery.
But you are yourself the answer—
The only answer that I need.
My brokenness (I must confess)
Darkens all my thoughts, and hides your hands.
But questions fade before your face,
Of what I spoke I did not know—
Of things too wonderful and high for me.
In ignorance I gave offense;
I had heard of you but now my eyes have seen.
The song "Answered" by Thrice encompasses the idea of seeking answers to questions and finding solace in the realization that sometimes the answers we seek are never found. The singer seems to be grappling with a sense of brokenness within themselves and trying to make sense of the world around them. They recognize the existence of a divine being or force and accept that this entity may hold the key to some of their unanswered questions.
The lyrics "All that I have are questions; So much is veiled in mystery. But you are yourself the answer" suggest that the singer understands they may not receive a definitive answer to their questions. Instead, they find comfort in the idea that the divine entity or force is the answer, and by allowing faith and trust to guide them, they will find the answers they need.
The lyrics "Of what I spoke I did not know, Of things too wonderful and high for me" suggest that the singer may have been questioning things that are beyond human understanding. They recognize that their ignorance may have caused offense and misinterpretation. But with this newfound connection to the divine, their perspective has shifted from confusion to acceptance.
Overall, the song "Answered" portrays the idea that sometimes the answer to our questions lies in accepting that we may never fully understand. By embracing faith and trust in something greater than ourselves, we can find peace in the unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
All that I have are questions;
I am full of doubts and uncertainties and I do not have any answers.
So much is veiled in mystery.
There are many things in life that are unclear and unknown to me.
But you are yourself the answer—
You are the only one who can provide answers to my questions and clear my doubts.
The only answer that I need.
You are the solution to all my problems and the answer to all my questions.
My brokenness (I must confess)
I am not perfect, and I have flaws and weaknesses.
Darkens all my thoughts, and hides your hands.
My imperfections make it difficult for me to see your hand in everything.
But questions fade before your face,
Your presence makes my doubts and questions disappear.
And I’m content that I may never understand.
I am satisfied with not knowing everything and trusting that you have a plan for me.
Of what I spoke I did not know—
I spoke without understanding the fullness of what I was saying.
Of things too wonderful and high for me.
I talked about things that were beyond my comprehension.
In ignorance I gave offense;
My lack of knowledge caused me to unintentionally hurt others.
I had heard of you but now my eyes have seen.
I had heard about you before, but now I have truly experienced your presence and power.
Contributed by Owen G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Gabriel Planas
This band is just...as they evolved, as they changed their music so has my life, my deepest gratitude to the band that changed my life and gave a little color to it. These guys are the true example of how true artists should be: think about work and soul before anything else (especially money) and all their changes are embraced with jaw dropping reactions.They might not have many fans, but the fans that they do have are for life bonded with their music. +2
Ryan Jones
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CoandCaSSTB
thrice is the kind of band that would rather make no money playing music that they love than get payed to play music they dont. For that reason alone, they have my respect. It doesnt hurt that all of their music is brilliant or that all of them are awesome people either
Dabomb1237
As a big Thrice fan, I am incredibly angry that I have not heard this B side. Awesome!
The Doc
This band is just...as they evolved, as they changed their music so has my life, my deepest gratitude to the band that changed my life and gave a little color to it. These guys are the true example of how true artists should be: think about work and soul before anything else (especially money) and all their changes are embraced with jaw dropping reactions.They might not have many fans, but the fans that they do have are for life bonded with their music
Ian H
This shoulda been on the record. Amazing.
Darrien Craven
i absolutely love the chorus.
The Doc
Exactly..these guys deserve more income..i really feel they put a lot of soul in all they do...I will buy all of their albums as long as they keep singing...
Elizabeth Morales
Totally forgot about this song. I'm ready for my heart to breakkkkk with joy. Ahhhh. <3
Jason McGill
i bought beggers three times, itunes so i could listen to it on the way to the store to buy it. once at the store. than i bought the vinyl. haha. we love them. my brother bought it twice just cuase he felt bad for downloading the early version that got leaked.