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LA RECENSIONE
For a novice, Thrice could serve as an introduction if we want to function as institutional-didactic access points for the various genres that their extensive discography (better: the continuous journey without barriers) has borne witness to.
“Major/Minor” is yet another well-executed leap into the void and darkness, which rightfully belongs in the top 3 of their albums, above the nevertheless good previous “Beggars”. A leap into the abyss, however, accompanied by the now mature and reassuring voice of Dustin Kensure, not bad as a travel companion, accompanied in turn by the faithful Breckenridge brothers and Teppei Teranishi.
Their alternative rock here opens up to post-rock. Be careful, it is not a pure post-rock album, it takes elements from it and grafts them onto a classic rock structure verse-chorus-bridge-chorus. So no instrumental expanses, no excessive sound expansions, but what remains is still commendable.
Evocative, fresh, and sunny songs like “Call In The Air”, “Anthology” or “World in the Water” go straight among the best things in their history. Not to forget the instinctive, catchy and effective single “Promises” or the subsequent “Promises”.
Then come tracks like the opener “Yellow Belly” or “Blur” which remind us that they can still be rough (there's a grunge aftertaste reflected in both) like about 10 years ago.
A slight reminiscence of “Beggars” in the mysterious “Listen Through Me” which boasts an interesting keyboard line.
Gather together and make another record please.
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Thrice's Major/Minor is praised as one of their best albums, blending alternative rock with post-rock elements without losing classic structure. The mature vocals of Dustin Kensrue complement memorable and evocative tracks like 'Promises' and 'Call In The Air.' The album also revisits rougher sounds reminiscent of their earlier work. Overall, it's a strong, evocative, and fresh addition to their discography.Tracklist Videos
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Thrice is an American rock band from Irvine, California, known for moving from early hardcore/punk and post-hardcore into broader alternative rock and experimental directions across their albums.16 Reviews
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