Thrice
Beggars
2009, Vagrant
alt rock, post-hardcore
If I were to crown any modern band as Most Surprising With Every Album They Put Out, Thrice would be it. Listening to their earlier albums, one doesn’t expect anything remotely close to brilliance from them. Yeah, they’ve always had a great sound and yeah, their lyrics have always been rife with meaning (unlike most so-called ‘rock’ bands), but I’ve been so disappointed before that it’s hard for me to actually hope for something great anymore. Thrice did that with Vhiessu, then The Alchemy Index, and now with Beggars.
Lyrically, this is the strongest that Thrice has ever been, and that’s really saying a lot considering how lyrically evolved Alchemy Index was. I really urge you to Google the lyrics for the album and just read through them before you listen to the music. It will give you a whole new perspective on the band and on the album. Vocally, lead singer Dustin Kensrue pushes his limits, which is a FIRST – listen to “Wood & Wire” and “At The Last.” As a band, their music is continually evolving, turning more melodic with each record than remaining in the same post-hardcore rut. This is a revelation and a whet to the aural appetite, all at once. I want these guys to be making records for the rest of eternity if we expect pleasant surprises like this one.
“At The Last,” “Doublespeak,” “Wood & Wire.”
myspace, last.fm
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