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.
Image of the Invisible
Thrice Lyrics
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Free will is ours and we can't let go
We can't allow this, the quiet cull
So we sing out this, our canticle
We are the image of the invisible
We all were lost now we are found
No one can stop us or slow us down
We are all named and we are all known
We know that we'll never walk alone
We're more than static and dial tone
We're emblematic of the unknown
Raise up the banner, bend back your bows
Remove the cancer, take back your souls
We are the image of the invisible
Though all the world may hate us, we are named
Though shadow overtake us, we are known
In "Image of the Invisible", Thrice sings about the importance of free will and self-determination. The lyrics emphasize that we are more than just biological constructs made up of carbon and chemicals. We possess the ability to make our own choices and determine our own lives. The lines "Free will is ours and we can't let go / We can't allow this, the quiet cull" speak to the idea that we must protect our freedom and not allow outside forces to control us.
The chorus "We are the image of the invisible" suggests that we are more than our physical appearances - there is a deeper essence to our existence. We are conscious beings capable of making decisions and shaping our own destinies. The lyrics "We all were lost now we are found / No one can stop us or slow us down" further emphasizes this theme by suggesting that we have overcome obstacles and are now empowered to move forward.
The song also highlights the importance of community and connection. The lyrics "We are all named and we are all known / We know that we'll never walk alone" speak to the idea that we are all part of a larger whole - we are not isolated individuals, but rather part of a collective group. The song encourages listeners to come together, support each other, and work towards a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
We're more than carbon and chemicals
We are not just physical beings made up of chemical elements, but also possess consciousness and individuality.
Free will is ours and we can't let go
We have the power of choice and it's important to exercise that power responsibly and not give it away to external factors.
We can't allow this, the quiet cull
We cannot allow ourselves to be controlled or suppressed by society's expectations of conformity and silence the individual voices of dissent.
So we sing out this, our canticle
We express our dissent and our identity through song, making our voices heard and our presence known.
We are the image of the invisible
We are the representation of the things that are unseen, the parts of us that exist beyond our physical bodies.
We all were lost now we are found
At some point in life, we might feel lost or directionless, but eventually, we find our way and discover our purpose.
No one can stop us or slow us down
Once we find our purpose and direction, nothing can get in our way or deter us from moving forward.
We are all named and we are all known
We are all unique individuals with our own identities and personalities, and we are recognized and valued for these traits.
We know that we'll never walk alone
We recognize that we are all part of a larger community, and even in our darkest moments, we will always have people standing beside us.
We're more than static and dial tone
We are not just passive receivers of information or sounds, but we actively engage with the world and shape our own destinies.
We're emblematic of the unknown
We are symbols of the mysteries of life and the unknown forces that shape our existence.
Raise up the banner, bend back your bows
We need to stand up for our beliefs and values, and be ready to defend them with everything we've got.
Remove the cancer, take back your souls
We need to rid ourselves of anything that is toxic or harmful, and take control of our spiritual and emotional well-being.
Though all the world may hate us, we are named
Even if we face opposition from the rest of the world, we still have a unique identity and place in it that cannot be denied or erased.
Though shadow overtake us, we are known
Even if we go through difficult times and feel like we are lost in darkness, we are still recognized and valued as individuals by those who care about us.
Lyrics Ā© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DUSTIN MICHAEL KENSRUE, EDWARD CARRINGTON BRECKENRIDGE, JAMES RILEY BRECKENRIDGE, TEPPEI TERANISHI
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Luca Pignatelli
LYRICS :
We're more than carbon and chemicals
We are the image of the invisible
Free will is ours and we can't let go
We are the image of the invisible
We can't allow this, the quiet cull
We are the image of the invisible
So we sing out this, our canticle
We are the image of the invisible
We all were lost and we are found
No one can stop us or slow us down
We are the named and we are known
We know that we'll never walk alone
We're more than static and dial tone
We are the image of the invisible
We're emblematic of the unknown
We are the image of the invisible
So raise the banner, bend back your bows
We are the image of the invisible
Remove the cancer, take back your souls
We are the image of the invisible
We all were lost and we are found
No one can stop us or slow us down
We are the named and we are known
We know that we'll never walk alone
Though all the world may hate us, we are named
The shadow overtake us, we are known
We're more than carbon and chemicals
Free will is ours and we can't let go
We are the image of the invisible
We're more than carbon and chemicals
We are the image of the invisible
Free will is ours and we can't let go
We are the image of the invisible
We can't allow this, the quiet cull
We are the image of the invisible
So we sing out this, our canticle
We are the image of the invisible
We all were lost and we are found
No one can stop us or slow us down
We are the named and we are known
We know that we'll never walk alone
Raise up the banner, bend back your bows
Remove the cancer, take back your souls.
Henziua Vandari Fuentes Serrano
We're more than carbon and chemicals
We are the image of the invisible
Free will is ours and we can't let go
We are the image of the invisible
We can't allow this, the quiet cull
We are the image of the invisible
So we sing out this, our canticle
We are the image of the invisible
We all were lost and we are found
No one can stop us or slow us down
We are the named and we are known
We know that we'll never walk alone
We're more than static and dial tone
We are the image of the invisible
We're emblematic of the unknown
We are the image of the invisible
So raise the banner, bend back your bows
We are the image of the invisible
Remove the cancer, take back your souls
We are the image of the invisible
We all were lost and we are found
No one can stop us or slow us down
We are the named and we are known
We know that we'll never walk alone
Though all the world may hate us, we are named
The shadow overtake us, we are known
We're more than carbon and chemicals
Free will is ours and we can't let go
We are the image of the invisible
We're more than carbon and chemicals
We are the image of the invisible
Free will is ours and we can't let go
We are the image of the invisible
We can't allow this, the quiet cull
We are the image of the invisible
So we sing out this, our canticle
We are the image of the invisible
We all were lost and we are found
No one can stop us or slow us down
We are the named and we are known
We know that we'll never walk alone
Raise up the banner, bend back your bows
Remove the cancer, take back your souls.
FaZe Jev
THIS. FUCKING. SONG.
ZyDuck
Hey Jev
Forest almo
Black honey is so much better
Sloth Kid
I just found this gem, glad to see you here jev!
tastybaconsensation
FaZe Jev GONNA SEND YOU A THRICE CD IF YOU MAKE ANOTHER PO BOX OPENING
Dalton Bennett
JJJJJJEEEEEVVVVVV
KomodolaiTesla
thrice = most underrated band ever
Smith The Lit
@Suffer From Glory Rufio as well
Georgi Georgiev
@OP nope, we know they're amazing
Suffer From Glory
I'm discovering this fact, they r underrated asf along with Alkaline Trio proly the 2 most underrated bands