The Thrills

The Profile

The Thrills are an Irish indie rock band known for sunlit melodies and West Coast influences. They released three albums—So Much for the City (2003), Let’s Bottle Bohemia (2004), and Teenager (2007)—with early UK chart success and notable singles like Big Sur and Santa Cruz (You’re Not That Far).

Irish indie band led by vocalist Conor Deasy. Debut So Much for the City and follow-up Let’s Bottle Bohemia reached UK Albums Chart #3 and #9, respectively. Singles highlighted in reviews include Big Sur, Santa Cruz (You’re Not That Far), and Whatever Happened To Corey Haim?. Teenager was produced by Tony Hoffer and charted at #48 UK. Let’s Bottle Bohemia features a guest appearance by R.E.M.’s Peter Buck.

Irish indie rockers The Thrills get three looks on DeBaser: a praised debut steeped in Beach Boys/Neil Young vibes, a more mature second album with fewer instant singles, and a tuneful third set that underperformed commercially. Reviews spotlight Conor Deasy’s vocals, sun‑kissed melodies, and US-leaning inspirations. Key tracks and chart notes recur throughout.