Band of the Week, 4/23: Thrice

Who are they: California post-hardcore band Thrice has achieved something that very few bands can claim: they have remained a consistent band for over a decade, evolving and progressing each step of the way. Ever since releasing Identity Crisis, no listener can ever say that Thrice released the same album twice. Each album expanded upon the band’s sound, making them one of the most legendary in the scene. Having released seven full length albums (if one includes the entire Alchemy Index as one), Thrice has been one of the most prolific song-writing forces over the past ten-plus years.

Why they are band of the week: Anytime a beloved band announces that they are embarking on a farewell tour, a great deal of publicity will arise from it. Thrice is one of the most beloved bands around, so understandably their Spring tour, which they announced would be their last, has generated a large amount of buzz.  The band announced the dates for the tour, which is scheduled to kick off on May 4, in San Diego, CA. Dates can be found here. The tour will cap Thrice’s career with a 7-date stand in their home state of California. Thrice has said that they’re trying to make the tour something special, as evidenced by a few news items about it. First, the band posted a link to a survey, asking fans what songs they would like to hear played on the tour, and fans had the option to pick from all of the band’s albums and even some B-sides. Next, the opening acts for the tour, O’Brother and Animals As Leaders (both good friends of Thrice) were announced. And early this morning, Thrice announced that the tour would be recorded for a live album, which will be released in the Fall.

What you need to hear: “Anthology” a track off the band’s most recent album, Major/Minor is a testament to just how great Thrice’s music is at their peak. Featuring references to older Thrice tracks, it also serves as a great bookend to the band’s career.