Thrice- Alchemy VOL 1, 2

[english15x 3]

anyone like thrice on these boards. I just got the new cd and it is amazing.

[NJ35 0]

Its not bad, I saw them a couple months back when it was just released (or maybe not yet) but I had heard the album. Its not as good as Artist in the Ambulance but I don't think anything will be. Its better than vheissu though.

I was lucky enough that when I saw them live recently they played mostly older stuff.

[english15x 3]

Its not bad, I saw them a couple months back when it was just released (or maybe not yet) but I had heard the album. Its not as good as Artist in the Ambulance but I don't think anything will be. Its better than vheissu though.

I was lucky enough that when I saw them live recently they played mostly older stuff.

yea their music has really taken a turn in general. I like how mellow it is though. I just hit the thrice play all button my mp3 player and its a good mix.

[lotus 2]

Love em. Remembered how much I do when I saw them a few months back with Brand New.

[Krev 86]

Artist in The Ambulance was tops as far as I'm concerned.

[english15x 3]

Artist in The Ambulance was tops as far as I'm concerned.

love illusion of safety. best IMO

[Hoffer 0]

I think Alchemy Vol 1 & 2 are some of there best work to date, brand new is also a good band.

[NJ35 0]

Yeah, I saw them at HOB in AC with Brand New, it was sick because they both played a lot of older stuff which is amazing.

[lotus 2]

Yeah same tour man. Fucking badass back to back. Thrice had a real long set here at NYC in Hammerstein.

[english15x 3]

saw thrice at warped tour. prior to vheissu coming out. enjoyed it but i'd rather see bands at like a small venue compared to tons of people.

[BuffaloKing 0]

Artist in the Ambulance, though not terrible, was definitely intended to appeal to a much wider audience. Very cheesey at times.

Illusion of Safety was revolutionary.

The new stuff is defintely the most mature and well thought out music Thrice has ever released. Amazing amazing stuff. They have truly evolved and grew as musicians. It is defintely not Artist 2.0, and anyone looking for that will be deeply disappointed.

Personally, I feel that Thrice has seaparated themselves from the bland and are established artists. They have proven themselves capable of self reinvention, instead of attempting to release the same album over and over again. This, in my opinion, is what separates the good from the great.

[NJ35 0]

Which is the same thing Brand New has accomplished album after album. Personally I think Deja Entendu was one of the best albums I have ever heard. By some miracle they surpass anyone's expectations by transcending the typical trash that comes from the genre to produce amazing albums.

Illusion of Safety and Artist were amazing, I wasn't thrilled with Vheissu but I love Alchemy Index.

[Xi Retlah iX 0]

3 and 4 are coming out soon.. I liked 1 and 2 but none of this stuff is as good as Artist.

[english15x 3]

Artist in the Ambulance, though not terrible, was definitely intended to appeal to a much wider audience. Very cheesey at times.

Illusion of Safety was revolutionary.

The new stuff is defintely the most mature and well thought out music Thrice has ever released. Amazing amazing stuff. They have truly evolved and grew as musicians. It is defintely not Artist 2.0, and anyone looking for that will be deeply disappointed.

Personally, I feel that Thrice has seaparated themselves from the bland and are established artists. They have proven themselves capable of self reinvention, instead of attempting to release the same album over and over again. This, in my opinion, is what separates the good from the great.

very much so. well put! They have come so far. I heard that their bassist was asked to play bass and didn't even play until they started a band back in the day. Also same with the awesome lead guitarist who didn't play electric guitar until the band started. He was a classical guitarist who didn't use a pick until Thrice.

[Doctor Hook 0]

I got Artist at the height of their jockdom and don't think it's all that. Some decent grooves, but not one of my faves.

[hellkitty 0]

I love IOS i think the most. I havn't really had a chance to listen to 1 and 2 yet. They are fucking great live though.

[thefelixculpa 0]

Thrice is growing and improving by each album. People can say all they want that Ambulance or Illusion of Safety are better than their newer stuff ( I loved each of them at the time of their release) , but I will stand by my statement that each album is an improvement on its predecessor.

As bands grow older/mature, playing sweet riffs becomes less important, song meaning/structure becomes more impressive.

Identity Crisis < Illusion of Safety < Artist in the Ambulance < Vheissu < or = Alchemy Index

[english15x 3]

Thrice is growing and improving by each album. People can say all they want that Ambulance or Illusion of Safety are better than their newer stuff ( I loved each of them at the time of their release) , but I will stand by my statement that each album is an improvement on its predecessor.

As bands grow older/mature, playing sweet riffs becomes less important, song meaning/structure becomes more impressive.

Identity Crisis < Illusion of Safety < Artist in the Ambulance < Vheissu < or = Alchemy Index

Alchemy Index is amazing to listen to. I really enjoy the idea of Fire, Water and all the titles flow with the album theme and it's just a great all around album. I would have to say "The, Whaler" is my favorite from index 2 and Firebreather from index 1. "The, Whaler" is so powerful to me and they just hit all the right notes with the piano and the humming at the end also.

[BuffaloKing 0]

Artist in the Ambulance, though not terrible, was definitely intended to appeal to a much wider audience. Very cheesey at times.

Illusion of Safety was revolutionary.

The new stuff is defintely the most mature and well thought out music Thrice has ever released. Amazing amazing stuff. They have truly evolved and grew as musicians. It is defintely not Artist 2.0, and anyone looking for that will be deeply disappointed.

Personally, I feel that Thrice has seaparated themselves from the bland and are established artists. They have proven themselves capable of self reinvention, instead of attempting to release the same album over and over again. This, in my opinion, is what separates the good from the great.

very much so. well put! They have come so far. I heard that their bassist was asked to play bass and didn't even play until they started a band back in the day. Also same with the awesome lead guitarist who didn't play electric guitar until the band started. He was a classical guitarist who didn't use a pick until Thrice.

Teppei plays all the keys, and I believe he engineered the new album as well. Sooo talented.

[english15x 3]

Artist in the Ambulance, though not terrible, was definitely intended to appeal to a much wider audience. Very cheesey at times.

Illusion of Safety was revolutionary.

The new stuff is defintely the most mature and well thought out music Thrice has ever released. Amazing amazing stuff. They have truly evolved and grew as musicians. It is defintely not Artist 2.0, and anyone looking for that will be deeply disappointed.

Personally, I feel that Thrice has seaparated themselves from the bland and are established artists. They have proven themselves capable of self reinvention, instead of attempting to release the same album over and over again. This, in my opinion, is what separates the good from the great.

very much so. well put! They have come so far. I heard that their bassist was asked to play bass and didn't even play until they started a band back in the day. Also same with the awesome lead guitarist who didn't play electric guitar until the band started. He was a classical guitarist who didn't use a pick until Thrice.

Teppei plays all the keys, and I believe he engineered the new album as well. Sooo talented.

yes he is insanely talented.