Thursday

The Profile

Thursday is an American post-hardcore/emo band from New Brunswick, New Jersey, formed in 1997 and fronted by Geoff Rickly. They broke through with Full Collapse and followed with War All the Time, A City by the Light Divided, Common Existence, and No Devolución. After a hiatus in 2011, they reunited in 2016.

Their dove logo (by guitarist Tom Keeley) is a recurring motif in artwork and lyrics; No Devolución was produced by David Fridmann; themes around 9/11 and politics appear in War All the Time.

DeBaser’s reviews paint Thursday as a cornerstone of post‑2000 emo/post‑hardcore, praised for intensity, experimentation, and emotive vocals. Full Collapse is lauded as a landmark, Common Existence earns high marks, and No Devolución gets credit for atmospheric ambition. War All the Time divides opinions, from reserved to enthusiastic. Overall sentiment is mixed-to-positive.