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 Lion & The Wolf
Thrice Lyrics
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The wolf's in your bed
The lion's claws are sharpened for war
The wolf's teeth are red
And what a monstrous sight he makes
Mocking man's best friend
When both the wolf and lion crave
The lion's outside of your door
The wolf's in your bed
The wolf, he howls
The lion does roar
The wolf lets him in
The lion runs in through the door
The real fun begins
As they both rush upon you and
Rip open your flesh
The lion eats his fill and then
The wolf cleans up the mess
The lion's outside of your door
The wolf's in your bed
The lion's outside of your door
The wolf's in your bed
The lyrics of "The Lion and The Wolf" by Thrice paint a vivid picture of two predatory animals, a lion and a wolf, that are at odds with each other but united by their desire for the same thing. The song starts by describing the lion waiting outside the door and the wolf in the bed. The lion's claws are sharp for war and the wolf's teeth are red, suggesting that they are both ready for a fight.
As the song progresses, we learn that the wolf howls and the lion roars. The wolf lets the lion in and the real fun begins as they both rush upon their prey, tearing open flesh. The lion eats his fill, while the wolf cleans up the mess. The lyrics highlight the brutal nature of these animals and their willingness to do whatever it takes to get what they want.
The metaphor of the lion and the wolf is often used in literature to represent the duality of human nature. In this case, the lion symbolizes the more ferocious and aggressive side of humanity, while the wolf represents the more savage and instinctual side. The lyrics suggest that these two sides are always in conflict and can turn on each other at any moment.
Line by Line Meaning
The lion's outside of your door
Danger is looming around you
The wolf's in your bed
Deceit and betrayal is within your own space
The lion's claws are sharpened for war
The impending danger is severe and intense
The wolf's teeth are red
The wolf is already stained with blood, indicating past treachery
And what a monstrous sight he makes, mocking man's best friend
The wolf is a reminder that even the most familiar faces can have hidden motives
When both the wolf and lion crave the same thing in the end
The enemy and betrayal can come from unexpected sources but ultimately, they desire the same thing – satisfaction of their own personal gain
The wolf, he howls / The lion does roar
Both the threats are distinct yet they complement each other
The wolf lets him in / The lion runs in through the door
The wolf lures the prey while the lion waits for the opportunity to attack
The real fun begins / As they both rush upon you and / Rip open your flesh
The true intention shows up as both the enemies attack with their full force
The lion eats his fill and then / The wolf cleans up the mess
Both the enemies have their own purposes, one sates its greed and the other finishes the job
The lion's outside of your door / The wolf's in your bed
The repeated refrain emphasizes the imminent danger and the pervasive deceit lurking within one's own space
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DUSTIN MICHAEL KENSRUE, EDWARD CARRINGTON BRECKENRIDGE, JAMES RILEY BRECKENRIDGE, TEPPEI TERANISHI
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@okashi6
My best friend showed me this song so many years ago. Thrice was his favorite band. He passed away last year. I come to this song to feel his presence again. I miss you Kyle
@valoressbqiskrnrjbx5025
im pouring an extra glass in kyle's name
@iloveyouso._.
A glass of what?😅
@jadedcur
Your friend had amazing taste, I'm sorry you had to lose.
@DandellyonSoul
just found out this band, 7/01/2023 - And i'm amazed, binge listening to all their songs, addicted, mesmerized, i can't believe i lived my life without knowing this legendary band
@beezybeez4207
This is so good but you must hear “The Wave” or “Whispering Wolf” by SLT 🐺🎶🤘
@mo0nflowersart
This song is so chilling. It just gives me vibes of a dark story.
@beezybeez7231
https://youtu.be/UyTLzUBDzYY
Gotta hear this :) !!! :)
@bnoblephoto
Still paying this album to this day. Incredible masterpiece. Thrice you still out there?
@beezybeez7231
https://youtu.be/UyTLzUBDzYY
Gotta hear this :) !!! :)