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.
Salt and Shadow
Thrice Lyrics
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Every color and hue on display
'Til thick veils of indigo signaled the end of the day
But each landscape that lies in the mirror of your eyes turns to grey
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Like your living your life on the stage
You're talking through glass
Would you swear photographs on a page
Oh we're never alone but we're each in our own little cage
Ooh, ooh
You're here but it's clear
You're just salt and shadow
Here half a world away
You're here but you're nearly a hologram
Here, still so far away
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
You manage to hide even here by my side where we lay
Here in this bed where I sense every thread start to fray
And I feel our skin touch but there's only so much you can say
You're here but it's clear
You're just salt and shadow
Here half a world away
You're here but you're nearly a hologram
Here, still so far away
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
You're here but it's clear
You're just salt and shadow
Here half a world away
You're here but it's clear
You're just salt and shadow
Here half a world away
The lyrics of Thrice's song "Salt and Shadow" depict a sense of distance and disconnect in a relationship. The first verse uses vivid imagery of the sky transitioning from vibrant colors to grey, symbolizing the fading beauty and vibrancy in the singer's perception. The line "each landscape that lies in the mirror of your eyes turns to grey" suggests a loss of excitement and joy reflected in their partner's eyes.
The second verse portrays the feeling of living on edge, as if their life is a performance on a stage. The use of glass and photographs highlights a sense of detachment and superficiality, where communication is hindered. The line "we're never alone but we're each in our own little cage" illustrates the paradox of being physically present, yet emotionally distant from each other.
The chorus emphasizes the theme of distance and separation. The repetition of "You're here, but it's clear, you're just salt and shadow" suggests that although physically present, their partner feels intangible, like merely a shadow or an illusion. The phrase "half a world away" further accentuates the emotional and psychological gulf between them.
In the third verse, the intimacy and connection between the singer and their partner are called into question. Despite being physically close, they feel a growing sense of detachment and the unraveling of their relationship. The imagery of fraying threads symbolizes the gradual unraveling of their bond and the limitations of communication.
Overall, "Salt and Shadow" conveys a profound sense of distance and disconnection in a relationship, where physical proximity does not guarantee emotional closeness. It explores the struggles of maintaining intimacy and emotional depth amidst the challenges of daily life.
Line by Line Meaning
The sky took its cue
The sky followed the signs or signals
Every color and hue on display
Every shade and tone was visible
'Til thick veils of indigo signaled the end of the day
Until the deep purple veils indicated the conclusion of the day
But each landscape that lies in the mirror of your eyes turns to grey
But every scenery reflected in your eyes loses its vibrancy and becomes dull
On the edge of a knife's
In a precarious or dangerous position
Like your living your life on the stage
As if you're constantly performing or putting on a show in your life
You're talking through glass
Your communication is distant or detached
Would you swear photographs on a page
Do you truly believe in static images and memories
Oh we're never alone but we're each in our own little cage
We are always in the presence of others, yet confined to our own isolated worlds
You're here but it's clear
You are physically present but the situation is evident
You're just salt and shadow
You are merely an impermanent and intangible presence
Here half a world away
Present, yet mentally distant
You're here but you're nearly a hologram
You're physically here, but your presence feels unreal or insubstantial
Here, still so far away
Here physically, but emotionally distant
You manage to hide even here by my side where we lay
Even in close proximity, you succeed in concealing your true self
Here in this bed where I sense every thread start to fray
In this intimate space, I can feel the relationship deteriorating
And I feel our skin touch but there's only so much you can say
Although our bodies make contact, our emotional connection is limited
You're here but it's clear
You are present, yet the reality is apparent
You're just salt and shadow
You are merely an impermanent and intangible presence
Here half a world away
Present, yet mentally distant
You're here but you're nearly a hologram
You're physically here, but your presence feels unreal or insubstantial
Here, still so far away
Here physically, but emotionally distant
You're here but it's clear
You are physically present but the situation is evident
You're just salt and shadow
You are merely an impermanent and intangible presence
Here half a world away
Present, yet mentally distant
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: DUSTIN MICHAEL KENSRUE, EDWARD CARRINGTON BRECKENRIDGE, JAMES RILEY BRECKENRIDGE, TEPPEI TERANISHI
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[Verse 1]
The sky took its cue, every color and hue on display
Till thick veils of indigo signaled the end of the day
But each landscape that lies in the mirror of your eyes turns to grey
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
[Verse 2]
On the edge of a knife, it's like you're living your life on the stage
You're talking through glass, we're just square photographs on a page
Oh, we're never alone but we're each in our own little cage
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
[Chorus]
You're here but it's clear you're just salt and shadow
Here, but half a world away
You're here, but you're merely a hologram
Here, still so far away
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
[Verse 3]
You manage to hide even here by my side where we lay
Here on this bed where I sense every thread start to fray
And I feel our skin touch but there's only so much it can say
[Chorus x3]
You're here but it's clear you're just salt and shadow
Here half a world away
You're here but you're nearly a hologram
Here, still so far away
@ZoeyMasters
I love how this masterpiece ends with the intro of "Hurricane", so if you listen to the album on repeat, it blends well together and gives "Hurricane" a fresh feel. Thank you, Thrice, for a new favorite album!
@adampisarski9687
that's why i'm here today
@bootypickup
i didnt catch that before thank you for pointing that out
@BrianCarnevaleB26
New music coming soon.
@beezybeez4207
https://youtu.be/UyTLzUBDzYY
gotta listen :) !!!!!!!!
@blissluminosity
Abso-frickin'-lutely gorgeous segue...thanks for the call-out!
@thricepudding
I wish I could tell thrice how much they've meant to me over a dozen plus years.
@chasekeaton827
I'm sure they look through the comments!
@BrianCarnevaleB26
same here.
@jesusluna2428
Amen brother.... much love and have a great new year