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.
Red Sky
Thrice Lyrics
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Conspiring with the reef to sink our ship
The wind's a cheating wife, her tongue a thirsty knife
And she could take your life with one good kiss
Can you see the sky turn red?
As morning's light breaks over me
Know tonight we'll make our bed
I know the ocean speaks, I've heard her call to me
And smiling in my dreams she whispers this:
"The stars retreat behind their veil
The clouds are clinging to your sail
The storm is coming, can you see?"
Look and see the sky turn red
Like blood it covers over me
And soon the sea shall give up her dead
We'll raise an empire from the bottom of the sea
Thrice's song Red Sky depicts the treacherous and unpredictable nature of the ocean. The lyrics describe the danger of unseen threats lying beneath the surface, waiting to strike, and the power of the wind to take lives with a single kiss. The imagery of the sky turning red at morning's light, as if covered in blood, emphasizes the danger and foreshadows impending doom. The ocean, personified as a seductive, smiling figure, speaks to the singer in his dreams, warning of a coming storm that will bring death and destruction.
The lyrics also hint at the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Despite the danger and potential for destruction, the singer and his comrades are determined to "raise an empire from the bottom of the sea," symbolizing human perseverance in the face of natural forces beyond our control.
Overall, Thrice's Red Sky is a haunting and evocative portrayal of the beauty and danger of the ocean, and a reminder of humanity's fragile place in the natural world.
Line by Line Meaning
I know what lies beneath, I've seen the flash of teeth
I am aware of the dangers lurking beneath the surface of the ocean and have witnessed the ferocity of sea creatures.
Conspiring with the reef to sink our ship
The coral reefs are working together with the sea creatures to destroy our vessel.
The wind's a cheating wife, her tongue a thirsty knife
The wind is fickle and unpredictable, and her words can cut like a sharp blade.
And she could take your life with one good kiss
The wind's embrace can be deadly and has the power to claim your life with just a single moment.
Can you see the sky turn red?
Have you noticed the ominous sign of danger, as the sky takes on a blood-red color?
As morning's light breaks over me
With the arrival of a new day, I am faced with the harsh realities of our situation.
Know tonight we'll make our bed
We are resigned to our fate and know that we will not make it through the night alive.
At the bottom of the sea
Our final resting place will be deep beneath the surface of the water.
I know the ocean speaks, I've heard her call to me
I have sensed the voice of the ocean, speaking to me in its own mysterious way.
And smiling in my dreams she whispers this:
In my dreams, the ocean appears to me with a sense of calm and serenity, and offers a comforting message.
"The stars retreat behind their veil
As night falls, the stars are hidden from view, leaving us in darkness.
The clouds are clinging to your sail
The clouds are heavy and foreboding, and seem to be intentionally weighing down our ship.
The storm is coming, can you see?"
A fierce storm is approaching, and we must prepare for the worst.
Look and see the sky turn red
Behold the warning signs, as the sky takes on an eerie, blood-red hue.
Like blood it covers over me
The red sky is a symbol of death and destruction, and it feels as though it has already claimed us.
And soon the sea shall give up her dead
The ocean will soon claim the lives lost in this tragedy, and we will become part of its dark and mysterious depths.
We'll raise an empire from the bottom of the sea
Despite the tragedy, there is still hope for the future, and we can work to build a better world from the ruins of this disaster.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DUSTIN MICHAEL KENSRUE, EDWARD CARRINGTON BRECKENRIDGE, JAMES RILEY BRECKENRIDGE, TEPPEI TERANISHI
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"Red Sky"
I know what lies beneath, I've seen the flash of teeth.
Conspiring with the reef to sink our ship.
The wind's a cheating wife, her tongue a thirsty knife.
And she could take your life with one good kiss.
Can you see the sky turn red?
As morning's light breaks over me,
Know tonight we'll make our bed
at the bottom of the sea.
I know the ocean speaks, I've heard her call to me.
And smiling in my dreams she whispers this
(The stars retreat behind their veil.
The clouds are clinging to your sail.
The storm is coming can you see?)
Can you see the sky turn red?
As morning's light breaks over me,
Know tonight we'll make our bed
at the bottom of the sea.
Look and see the sky turn red.
Like blood it covers over me.
And soon the sea shall give up her dead.
We'll raise an empire from the bottom of the sea
@Unholy_Killjoy
Vheissu is still one of the greatest albums front to back I’ve ever heard.
I was hurting really bad when this album dropped and it always reminds me how far I’ve come and how glad I am I’m still here.
I hope everyone is doing ok out there <3
@beezybeez7231
This is so good but you must hear “Whispering Wolf “ or “The Wave Acoustic” by SLT 🐺🌊🤘
@jaystechroom
We are happy you are here with us too :) Rock on 🤘
@MrUnderexcellent
If you appreciate music as art... Thrice is the most underrated band of the past couple of decades. Period.
@capitalprice
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@beezybeez7231
https://youtu.be/UyTLzUBDzYY
A must listen !!!
@royjameson2097
Music is a form of artistic expression, Thrice has been holding it down for 25 years
@HaroldMTB
2022 and still one of the most emotional for me ♥
@beezybeez7231
https://youtu.be/UyTLzUBDzYY
A must listen !!!
@MarkusRSA93
2023. Still one of the most beautiful songs ever! 💚