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Rating: The Thrice close the circle. And what class, ladies and gentlemen.
"Air & Water", the second part of the "The Alchemy Index" concept, presents new and interesting evolutions in the sound of the four from Orange County. "Broken Lungs" opens the "Air" dance. A song dedicated to the terrorist attack on the Twin Towers, "A fire burns beneath Manhattan, Still we breathe with broken lungs", reveals a typically rock progression with calm tones but explodes fiercely with a spine-chilling finale "We want answers, Scream from the roofs, We want justice, We want the truth".
"The Sky Is Falling" continues the discourse with pathos and energy. The sound is very close to "Between The End And Where We Lie" from "Vheissu" and demonstrates Thrice's uncommon ability to handle various genres, without distorting the typical touch that has always distinguished them. Dustin Kensrue surely reaches his peak in the interpretation of "Daedalus", a worthy continuation of "The Melting Point Of Wax", found in "The Artist In The Ambulance". "Air" concludes with "Silver Wings", a gentle and enchanting sonnet.
Some may have likely listened to Dustin Kensrue’s solo project. Well, "Earth" reintroduces the blues and country scheme of "Please Come Home", with some modifications, of course. "Come All You Weary", the first single and video, might introduce you to this disc in question. Country arrangements and flannel plaid shirts for a warm, harmonious, and enveloping sound. Perhaps the best piece of the entire work.
Among the novelties added to Thrice's discography, we can include the cover of Frodus "The Earth Isn't Humming", which, despite perfectly fitting the earth theme, did not fully convince me, perhaps due to the excessive repetitiveness of the verses. No big deal because they quickly recover, closing in style with the sonnet "Child Of Dust". Epic.
The "homemade" production of guitarist Teppei Teranishi gives the sound real vibrations, far from the plastic productions many American bands and beyond have accustomed us to. Although this second part is less impactful than the first, the quality of the compositions is indisputable.
Thus, Thrice bid us farewell. "Beggars", the new record endeavor is approaching. With what will they surprise us again? Fortunately, October 13 is near.
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