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.
The Abolition Of Man
Thrice Lyrics
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To save the remnants of our hearts,
So stop giving up our last shot at love,
Our only chance to find the meaning of
The beat beneath the blood
We laugh at honor and are shocked to
Find knives in our backs
Men without chests are making a comeback
Our only compass smashed under our own heels
Reason abandoned to appetites and addicts arms
Shotguns and silence have always been the best of charms
Wake up everyone! it's not too late
To save the remnants of our hearts
So stop giving up our last shot at love
Our only chance to find the meaning of
The beat beneath the blood
We laugh at honor and are shocked to
Find knives in our backs
We champion those who cheat and steal
Men without chests are making a comeback
Our only compass smashed under our own heels, under our iron will
The abolition of man is within the reach of science
But are we so far gone that we'll try it?
In Thrice's song "The Abolition Of Man," the lyrics express concern about society's abandonment of reason and honor in favor of giving in to selfish desires. The song urges people to wake up and save what remains of their hearts by not giving up on love and finding meaning in life. The beat beneath the blood is a metaphor for the heart's rhythm, which connects everyone.
The lyrics also caution against blindly following those who cheat and steal, which leads to the betrayal of trust and the introduction of knives in our backs. The phrase "men without chests" refers to those without moral principles, and the line "Our only compass smashed under our own heels" suggests that people have lost touch with their moral compass and that their own actions have led them astray. Furthermore, the lyrics highlight the danger of abandoning reason and submitting to addiction and violence, represented by "shotguns and silence."
The final lines of the song suggest that science has the capability to abolish mankind's moral principles entirely. However, the question raised is whether society has become so corrupt that it would even be considered. The song's powerful message rings true today more than ever before, as society is still grappling with issues of morality and the consequences of abandoning reason.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake up everyone! It's not too late
It's not too late to take action and save ourselves from the consequences of our actions.
To save the remnants of our hearts,
To rescue what's left of our souls and emotions from being lost forever.
So stop giving up our last shot at love,
We need to stop giving up our last chance at experiencing love in its true form.
Our only chance to find the meaning of
The only opportunity we have to gain an understanding of the profound emotions that lie within us.
The beat beneath the blood
The pulsating life force that runs through our veins.
We laugh at honor and are shocked to
We find humor in virtues and are then caught off guard when they are absent from our lives.
Find knives in our backs
Betrayal by someone we trusted and the pain that follows.
We follow those who cheat and steal
Humans blindly trusting fraudsters and criminals who lead us astray.
Men without chests are making a comeback
People who lack morality and emotions are becoming prevalent in society once again.
Our only compass smashed under our own heels
We destroy our own ethical compass and disregard it completely.
Reason abandoned to appetites and addicts arms
The use of vices such as drugs or overindulgence in pleasures causes us to abandon our reasoning skills.
Shotguns and silence have always been the best of charms
Violence and intimidation are viewed as effective methods of achieving what we want or need.
The abolition of man is within the reach of science
With advances in technology, we may be able to remove or alter what makes us human.
But are we so far gone that we'll try it?
Have we reached a point where we are willing to sacrifice our humanity for progress and advancement?
Wake up everyone! it's not too late
We still have time to change our direction and mend what has been broken.
To save the remnants of our hearts
To revive the little goodness that still exists in us.
Our only chance to find the meaning of
Our last hope to comprehend and understand the meaning of all that surrounds us.
The beat beneath the blood
The vital essence that keeps us alive.
We laugh at honor and are shocked to
We ridicule moral values but are unpleasantly surprised when their absence leads to unfortunate incidents.
Find knives in our backs
Be deceived and betrayed by the people we trusted.
We champion those who cheat and steal
We glorify the people who engage in fraudulent and criminal activities.
Men without chests are making a comeback
Humanity is becoming more acquainted with people who lack morality and ethics.
Our only compass smashed under our own heels, under our iron will
We have destroyed our moral values ourselves in the face of our desire for power and control.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DUSTIN MICHAEL KENSRUE, EDWARD CARRINGTON BRECKENRIDGE, JAMES RILEY BRECKENRIDGE, TEPPEI TERANISHI
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kyzx10r
Wake up everyone
It's not too late
To save the remnants of
Our hearts stop giving up
Our last shattered love
Our only chance to find the meaning of
The beat beneath the blood
We laugh at honor and are shocked when
We find knives in our backs
We follow those who cheat and steal
Look in my eyes
You won't your way back
Our only cup is smashed under our own heels
Reason abandoned
To appetites and addicts' arms
Shotguns in silence
Have always been the best arms
Wake up everyone
It's not too late
To save the remnants of
Out hearts
Stop giving up
Our last shot at love
Our only chance to find the meaning of
The beat beneath the blood
We laugh at honor and are shocked when
We find knives in our backs
We follow those who cheat and steal
Look in my eyes
You won't your way back
Our only cup is smashed under our own heels
The abolition of man is within the
reach of science
But are we so far gone
That we'll try it?
Cash Only
It was the summer of 2003. A co-worker of mine was like “dude, you need to listen to this!” He popped this in my car stereo and blew the shit out of my speakers with this album. I was fan of Thrice from that moment on. Lots of good memories with Thrice.
Jake
Years ahead of their time
Joe Crypto Mobile
At 1:54 when that riff kicks in I get so pumped. And then when he starts off with that THEEEEE I get chills almost every time. Sickest ending to a song And album of all time for me.
Cystlib
One of their best songs. I love how Thrice grew and changed over the years but I'll never get tired of the lyrics and raw explosive energy of this song
suri
def one of my favorite songs thrice has made
kyzx10r
Wake up everyone
It's not too late
To save the remnants of
Our hearts stop giving up
Our last shattered love
Our only chance to find the meaning of
The beat beneath the blood
We laugh at honor and are shocked when
We find knives in our backs
We follow those who cheat and steal
Look in my eyes
You won't your way back
Our only cup is smashed under our own heels
Reason abandoned
To appetites and addicts' arms
Shotguns in silence
Have always been the best arms
Wake up everyone
It's not too late
To save the remnants of
Out hearts
Stop giving up
Our last shot at love
Our only chance to find the meaning of
The beat beneath the blood
We laugh at honor and are shocked when
We find knives in our backs
We follow those who cheat and steal
Look in my eyes
You won't your way back
Our only cup is smashed under our own heels
The abolition of man is within the
reach of science
But are we so far gone
That we'll try it?
Brendan Foley
Great song. Poetically illustrates the ideas of a great philosophy book.
Quantify Crypto
im 32 and still rocking out to thrice 9/22/2020
Jake
So ahead of their time
Gabriel Assis
1:53 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!