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.
Weight Of Glory
Thrice Lyrics
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We loved the letter but not the spirit
An infidelity, a woman on her knees
She begged for mercy, we couldn?t hear it
The teacher looked from us, his finger in the dust
We felt the chill and it shook us to our bones
Then he raised his head and this is what he said,
?The one who has not sin should throw a stone?
[Chorus:]
I walked away in silence
and threw myself upon the ground
These words they burned inside me
Take up your cross before your crown
Go and judge not, lest ye be judged with the girl and come down
[Chorus]
Take up your cross before your crown
Judge not, lest ye be judged with the girl and come down
Take up your cross before your crown
Your cross before your crown
Thrice's song "Weight of Glory" conveys a powerful message of responsibility and accountability. The opening lines of the song disclose the singer's affiliation with the Pharisees and their focus on following religious laws and regulations but disregarding the essence of them. The second line of the verse expresses the Pharisees' reluctance to demonstrate kindness and compassion towards a woman who seeks their forgiveness.
The singer and the others are immobilized by the power and judgment of Jesus. The teacher scrawls in the dirt, causing discomfort among the Pharisees present. Then he slowly raises his head and speaks the words, "The one who has not sin should throw a stone." This line echoes in the singer's mind, effectively altering his worldview and manner of life. He acknowledges his errors and implores the listener, "Take up your cross before your crown." He recollects the powerful instructions Jesus had given him, advising him to look beyond himself and focus on serving others.
Line by Line Meaning
A ring of Pharisees and one of them was me
I was a part of a group of religious leaders, known as the Pharisees, who were often obsessed with following the rules of our faith to the letter.
We loved the letter but not the spirit
We were more focused on following the laws of our religion, rather than embodying its true essence.
An infidelity, a woman on her knees
We found ourselves in a situation where a woman had committed adultery and was brought before us.
She begged for mercy, we couldn?t hear it
Despite her pleas for mercy, we were too blinded by our own judgment to show her compassion.
The teacher looked from us, his finger in the dust
Jesus, our teacher, looked at us with disapproval as he drew in the dirt with his finger.
We felt the chill and it shook us to our bones
We were overcome with a sense of guilt and fear, as we realized the gravity of our actions.
Then he raised his head and this is what he said, ?The one who has not sin should throw a stone?
Jesus challenged us to evaluate our own shortcomings and consider whether we were in any place to judge others.
I walked away in silence
In the face of my own self-reflection, I was left speechless.
and threw myself upon the ground
I realized the depth of my mistakes and was overwhelmed with a sense of humility.
These words they burned inside me
Jesus? words played over and over in my mind, leaving a lasting impact on my outlook towards life.
Take up your cross before your crown
Before seeking worldly success and recognition, we must first endure the hardships and sacrifices of our spiritual journey.
Go and judge not, lest ye be judged with the girl and come down
We must be careful not to judge others, for we too are flawed and subject to judgment ourselves.
Your cross before your crown
The path to true success requires us to prioritize our spiritual growth and self-improvement above all else.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DUSTIN MICHAEL KENSRUE, EDWARD CARRINGTON BRECKENRIDGE, JAMES RILEY BRECKENRIDGE, TEPPEI TERANISHI
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Posirep
One of my favorite Thrice tracks. Dustin doesn't like the song though. He said it feels unfinished to him and didn't fit Vheissu. Same reason why "Flags Of Dawn" didn't make the cut. I love both tracks..the band just didn't think they worked on Vheissu.
Ayo Trippin
Correction on the lyrics in the description;
A ring of Pharisees and one of them was me
We loved the letter but not the spirit
An infidelity, a woman on her knees
She begged for mercy, we couldn't hear it
The teacher looked from us, his finger in the dust
We felt the chill and it shook us to our bones
Then he raised his head and this is what he said,
"The one who has not sin should throw a stone"
I walked away in silence
and threw myself upon the ground
These words they burned inside me
Take up your cross before your crown
Go and judge not, lest ye be judged when the curtain comes down
I walked away in silence
and threw myself upon the ground
These words they burned inside me
Take up your cross before your crown
Take up your cross before your crown
Judge not, lest ye be judged when the curtain comes down
Take up your cross before your crown
Your cross before your crown
Luke Concienne
A ring of Pharisees and one of them was me
We loved the letter but not the spirit
An infidelity, a woman on her knees
She begged for mercy, we couldn't hear it
The teacher looked from us, his finger in the dust
We felt the chill and it shook us to our bones
Then he raised his head and this is what he said,
"The one who has not sin should throw a stone"
I walked away in silence
And threw myself upon the ground
These words they burned inside me
Take up your cross before your crown
Go and judge not, lest ye be judged with the girl and come down
I walked away in silence
And threw myself upon the ground
These words they burned inside me
Take up your cross before your crown
Take up your cross before your crown
Judge not, lest ye be judged with the girl and come down
Take up your cross before your crown
Your cross before your crown
Moises Lopez
this is like if (the style of) The Artist at the Ambulance and Vheissu had a baby
sower
I think the lyrics in the chorus are "lest ye be judged when the curtain comes down". At least that's what I thought they were.
sower
@cameronjosephwall Also, Thanks for uploading, and that line isn't in the chorus >.< hahaha