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.
Hoods On Peregrine
Thrice Lyrics
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We smile and let it in
It cures us of our questions
Like hoods on peregrine
Knowledge locked in a tower
Barons will hold the key
But if knowledge is power,
All we're asking for is what's ours
You think they're selling you truth,
Truth is, they're selling you out
Truth is, they're selling you out
The black ink fuels our notions
That all the facts are in
It cures us of our questions
Like hoods on peregrine
Knowledge locked in a tower
Barons will hold the key
But if knowledge is power,
Know this is tyranny
All we're asking for is what's ours
You think they're selling you truth
But they're just selling you
And if we keep buying in
The line between lies and truth
Will wear paper thin,
Paper thin
You think they're selling you truth,
The truth is, they're selling you out
Thrice's "Hoods On Peregrine" delves into themes of power, knowledge, and the manipulation of truth. The lyrics address the idea that those in power hold knowledge as a means of control over the masses. The first stanza likens the blue light to an ocean, an element of vastness and mystery. We smile and let it in, suggesting that we as humans are entranced by things we don't fully understand. The blue light cures us of our questions, dulling our curiosity and making us passive. The reference to hoods on peregrine alludes to falconry, where falcons are trained to hunt with hoods over their eyes to dull their senses. This is further emphasized in the next stanza where knowledge is locked in a tower, suggesting that it is inaccessible to the general public. Barons, as those in power, hold the key to this knowledge, and by extension, hold power over those who seek it. The song highlights the irony that knowledge, which is considered to be a source of power, becomes a tool of oppression in the hands of those who wield it to maintain control over others.
The second half of the song emphasizes the manipulation of truth in the media. The black ink fuels our notions that all the facts are in, suggesting that the media provides a sense of finality to issues, framing them in such a way that we come to accept their narrative. Once again, this "cures us of our questions," implying that we are being led to believe only what we are told, preventing us from seeking out the truth for ourselves. The bridge repeats the idea that knowledge is being used as a form of tyranny, with those in power using it to serve their own interests. The chorus repeats the phrase "you think they're selling you truth" as a reminder that the media's portrayal of truth is often a carefully curated version. The song concludes with the warning that if we keep buying into this narrative, the line between lies and truth will wear paper-thin.
Overall, "Hoods On Peregrine" stands as a warning against blind acceptance and the importance of seeking knowledge for oneself. It highlights the role of media in shaping public opinion and the power dynamics at play when knowledge is controlled by a select few.
Line by Line Meaning
The blue light spills like oceans
The enticing and alluring blue light spreads around us like vast oceans, catching our attention and drawing us in.
We smile and let it in
We embrace the blue light and let it seep into our minds.
It cures us of our questions
The blue light pacifies our curiosity and thirst for knowledge, as if it has the ability to heal us.
Like hoods on peregrine
Just as hoods provide shelter and protection for a falcon in flight, the blue light puts us at ease and shields us from uncertainty.
Knowledge locked in a tower
Information is being kept hidden away and inaccessible, like it is being locked up in a tall, fortified building.
Barons will hold the key
The wealthy and powerful control access to this knowledge.
But if knowledge is power, Know this is tyranny
When knowledge is used as a tool of domination and oppression, it becomes an abusive and unjust form of governance.
All we're asking for is what's ours
We simply want access to the knowledge that should rightfully belong to us all.
You think they're selling you truth, Truth is, they're selling you out
The supposed truth they are marketing to us is just a guise for their true motives of exploitation and betrayal.
The black ink fuels our notions
The written word reinforces our ideas and beliefs, like ink stoking the flames of a fire.
That all the facts are in
The written word suggests that all the information we need is already available to us.
It cures us of our questions
We are lulled into complacency and stop questioning things when we believe we have all the answers.
Like hoods on peregrine
Similar to how hoods on a falcon protect it from the elements, our unquestioned beliefs protect us from the discomfort of doubt.
You think they're selling you truth
We are being led to believe that the information we are receiving is honest and accurate.
But they're just selling you
In reality, they are just trying to make a profit off of us.
And if we keep buying in
If we continue to believe everything we are told and do not question things, we are letting ourselves be manipulated.
The line between lies and truth
The boundary between what is false and what is real.
Will wear paper thin, Paper thin
If we allow ourselves to be continually deceived, the line between truth and lies becomes fragile and thin, and can easily be crossed.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DUSTIN MICHAEL KENSRUE, EDWARD CARRINGTON BRECKENRIDGE, JAMES RILEY BRECKENRIDGE, TEPPEI TERANISHI
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@stevieb89
This entire album has some of the greatest guitar/bass riffs ever
@thotsnpreyers
And drum beats. And lyrics.
@twiztidmomma22
this bassist needs a raise. good god.
@twiztidmomma22
@Anthony Martin touche
@booneman4348
Idk they went from this to a stronger cup of Nickelback. And that is not something I want to type...
@booneman4348
@Anthony Martin lol I was 18 when this album came out, the stuff they do now is just a stronger cup of Nickelback to me. 🤷‍♂️
@booneman4348
@Anthony Martin oh, you're an actual YouTuber, good day mate.
@SajeBro
@Anthony Martin I agree!
@BoiseyMusic
This album is one of the best mixed and mastered albums of this genre. Forever a favorite of mine.
@jdsmedia
Andy Wallace mixed this album. Same guy that mixed Nevermind, Rage Against The Machine's first album, At The Drive In - Relationship Of Command and a ton of some of the most amazing sounding stuff ive heard, look up his discography if you haven. Andy Wallace is the GOAT imo.