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.
Call It In The Air
Thrice Lyrics
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It will come down somewhere
Your life, is a coin in the air
It will come down, it will come down somewhere
Every coin does ring
Every coin will fall
Stop your wavering
Now's the time so call it out
A coin in the air, it will come down
It will come down somewhere
Every coin does ring
Every coin will fall
Stop your wavering
Now's the time so call it in the air
You have to choose
And what you stand to lose
You've been putting up all of your life
Call it in my hand
Only one way to see what the outcome will be
Call it out before we lose the light
No more stalling, no delay
You must call it out by light of day
Every coin does ring
Every coin will fall
Stop your wavering
Now's the time so call it in the air
You have to choose
And what you stand to lose
You've been putting up all of your life
Call it in my hand
Only one way to see what the outcome will be
Call it out before we lose the light
So heads or tails?
There's nothing for it so put an end to your sidestepping
Is it heads or tails?
You can't ignore it
You stand to win or lose everything
Heads or tails?
Just put an end to your sidestepping
Heads or tails?
You stand to win or lose everything
Thrice's song "Call It In The Air" is a powerful and reflective message about making choices in life. The lyrics of the song use the metaphor of a coin toss to represent life's choices, as everyone's life is like a coin tossed into the air that will come down somewhere. The song urges the listener to stop wavering and make a choice, as every coin does ring and will fall eventually. The chorus repeatedly emphasizes the importance of calling out your choice before it's too late, as there is only one way to see what the outcome will be.
The song highlights that making choices in life is not always easy, and there are often risks and consequences involved. The lyrics mention, "You have to choose, and what you stand to lose, you've been putting up all of your life." This line suggests that procrastinating or avoiding making choices will ultimately lead to missed opportunities and wasted time. The song closes with a powerful statement that reminds the listener to take responsibility for their choices, stating, "Heads or tails? You stand to win or lose everything."
Overall, the song's message is a call to action for the listener to take control of their life and not be afraid to make choices, despite the risks and uncertainty involved. By using the metaphor of a coin toss, the song effectively conveys the message that life is unpredictable and involves taking chances to achieve success.
Line by Line Meaning
A coin tossed, into the air, will come down
When you toss a coin in the air, it will eventually fall down to the ground.
It will come down somewhere
The coin will not just float aimlessly, it will always end up landing in a certain spot.
Your life, is a coin in the air
Your life is like a coin toss, it could go one way or the other and there's no telling where it will land.
It will come down, it will come down somewhere
Your life will eventually follow a certain path, even if you cannot see it yet.
Every coin does ring
When a coin is thrown, it makes a distinct ringing sound.
Every coin will fall
No coin will stay suspended in the air indefinitely, it will eventually fall to the ground.
Stop your wavering
Quit being indecisive and stand firm in your decision-making.
Now's the time so call it out
There's no more time for hesitation, you need to make a decision right now and stick with it.
You have to choose
It's inevitable, you must make a choice in order to move forward.
And what you stand to lose
Your decision will come with certain risks, and you need to be aware of potential consequences.
You've been putting up all of your life
You've been making choices and taking risks throughout your entire life, this decision is just another one in a long line of many.
Call it in my hand
Place your bet and make your move, the outcome is out of your control now.
Only one way to see what the outcome will be
You won't know what will happen until you actually make a decision and see it through to the end.
Call it out before we lose the light
Make a decision quickly before it's too late, or before you run out of time or opportunities.
No more stalling, no delay
There's no point in wasting any more time, you need to make a choice as soon as possible.
So heads or tails?
This is a classic way of deciding between two options, such as with a coin toss.
There's nothing for it so put an end to your sidestepping
Don't try to avoid making a decision, it won't help you in the long run.
You can't ignore it
You must face the decision head-on and make the best choice you can.
You stand to win or lose everything
This decision is high stakes and could have major consequences, either good or bad.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DUSTIN MICHAEL KENSRUE, EDWARD CARRINGTON BRECKENRIDGE, JAMES RILEY BRECKENRIDGE, TERANISHI TEPPEI
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Alexis Maltère
[verse]
A coin tossed into the air will come down
It will come down somewhere
Your life is a coin in the air
It will come down, it will come down somewhere
Every coin does ring
Every coin will fall
Stop your wavering
Now's the time so call it out
[verse]
A coin in the air, it will come down
It will come down somewhere
Every coin does ring
Every coin will fall
Stop your wavering
Now's the time so call it... in the air
[Chorus]
You have to choose
And what you stand to lose, you've been putting up all of your life
Call it in my hand
Only one way to see what the outcome will be
Call it out before we lose the light
[verse]
No more stalling, no delay
You must call it out by light of day
Every coin does ring
Every coin will fall
Stop your wavering
Now's the time so call it... in the air
[Chorus]
You have to choose
And what you stand to lose, you've been putting up all of your life
Call it in my hand
Only one way to see what the outcome will be
Call it out before we lose the light
[bridge]
So heads or tails?
There's nothing for it
So put an end to your sidestepping
Is it heads or tails?
You can't ignore it
You stand to win or lose everything
Heads or tails?
There's nothing for it
So put an end to your sidestepping
Heads or tails?
You can't ignore it
You stand to win or lose everything
Teej Palps
Underrated song. This tune is one of my favorites.
Erica Duhaney
So Amazing!
Pretendship
the one dislike is from the old gas station guy from No Country For Old Men
MATTHEW BENNETT DAVEY
I was just thinking about the coveters who went out of their way to put the dislike. Thrice, take those as complements.Rock the efff on, Brothers!!