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 Beltsville Crucible
Thrice Lyrics
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Keep you from getting what you want
When one more fix could kill you
They help you realize that
You're more and less than you first had believed
You've so much to give and there's so much you need
Shortcuts through graveyards and a brand new way to breathe
All that's gold does not all shine
And helping words aren't always kind,
When one more kiss could kill you,
They help you realize that
You're more and less than you first had believed
You've so much to give and there's so much you need
Shortcuts through graveyards and a brand new way to breathe
Three thousand miles just to learn.
How to let my guard down
Accept the fire that has spread among us.
And if you're feeling all right,
You've got to play it again,
You've got to play it again.
The lyrics to Thrice's song "The Beltsville Crucible" capture the complexities of friendship and addiction. The opening lines, "True friends stab you in the front, Keep you from getting what you want," suggest that true friends are not afraid to confront you when you are headed down the wrong path, even if it means causing you pain. The next lines, "When one more fix could kill you, They help you realize that," depict the role that friends play in helping addicts to recognize the destructive nature of their addiction.
As the song progresses, the lyrics deepen in meaning. The lines, "You're more and less than you first had believed, You've so much to give and there's so much you need," indicate that self-realization is a crucial component of personal growth. The image of taking "Shortcuts through graveyards and a brand new way to breathe" conveys the idea that growth and change can be difficult and painful.
Finally, the chorus brings the message of the song into focus: "How to let my guard down, Accept the fire that has spread among us." The idea is that letting go of one's defenses and accepting the help and support of others is essential to overcoming addiction and achieving personal growth.
Overall, "The Beltsville Crucible" is a powerful exploration of the human psyche, examining the ways in which people can both help and harm each other in the process of healing.
Line by Line Meaning
True friends stab you in the front
Real friends are honest with you directly, even if it hurts.
Keep you from getting what you want
They want to keep you from potential harm or danger, even if it means you don't get what you think you want.
When one more fix could kill you
When you're in a fragile or dangerous place, they'll be there to stop you from going over the edge.
They help you realize that
Their honesty and directness helps you see the situation more clearly and assess the risk.
You're more and less than you first had believed
You're more capable and have more potential than you thought, but you're also more vulnerable and in need of help than you may have realized.
You've so much to give and there's so much you need
You have a lot to offer the world, but there are also things you must rely on others for in order to achieve your goals.
Shortcuts through graveyards and a brand new way to breathe
There's a quicker, easier way through life, but it's risky and could lead you to a dark place, or you can take a new approach and find a renewed sense of purpose.
Three thousand miles just to learn,
Sometimes we have to go far away from what we know to gain perspective.
All that's gold does not all shine
Not everything that looks good or promising is necessarily worth pursuing or helpful for our well-being.
And helping words aren't always kind,
Sometimes the truth hurts or is uncomfortable, even though it's intended to be helpful.
How to let my guard down
Learning how to be vulnerable and open to others.
Accept the fire that has spread among us.
Embracing a shared passion or energy that has brought people together, even if it feels overwhelming or dangerous.
And if you're feeling all right,
If things seem to be looking up and you're feeling good,
You've got to play it again,
You have to keep pushing forward and try again.
You've got to play it again.
You have to keep putting in effort and striving for your goals, because success is not always guaranteed.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DUSTIN MICHAEL KENSRUE, EDWARD CARRINGTON BRECKENRIDGE, JAMES RILEY BRECKENRIDGE, TEPPEI TERANISHI
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true friends stab you in the front
keep you from getting what you want
when one more fix could kill you
they help you realize that
you're more and less than you first had believed
you've so much to give and there's so much you need
shortcuts through graveyards and a brand new way to breathe
three thousand miles just to learn,
all that's gold does not all shine...
and helping words aren't always kind,
when one more kiss could kill you,
they help you realize that
you're more and less than you first had believed
you've so much to give and there's so much you need
shortcuts through graveyards and a brand new way to breathe
three thousand miles just to learn.
how to let my guard down
accept the fire has spread among us.
and if you're feeling all right,
you've got to play it again,
you've got to play it again
@awebs047
One of my top favorite songs from Thrice. I remember buying this shit brand new from circuit city on a Tuesday. Yeeup, truth.
@cowboypenguin
CompUSA, get on my level son!
@XViTNg
I can’t tell you how many times I put on 11-12-13 on this album.
The last three songs of this record could each individually be great closing songs for the album.
@tenson95
You've got to play it again...
@enfinite05
last minute of the song is amazing!
@XViTNg
Agreed. Honesty. The last three tracks on this album would all be great closing songs. But together they make the most epic last few songs.
@sarahsmatter1160
I had this album on repeat in high school all because at the end they told me to play it again
@ChristianDesmarais
@@sarahsmatter1160 🤣😂
@Yankeesfan4ever100
This was uploaded on my 16th birthday!
@blanket101
I LOVE THIS SONG man fucken thrice!!!