Thice - Vheissu
November 3, 2005
Pronounced ‘vee-soo’, Thrice’s latest album displays the extent of a journey. Fans familiar with Thrice’s last albums like The Artist In The Ambulance and The Illusion of Safety shouldn’t fear their progression. These southern California boys transition into the respect we alternative rock fans give to bands like Thursday, Taking Back Sunday and Brand New.
One striking difference on Vheissu from past albums was the presence of biblical references and faith-filled lyrical content. One track (“Of Dust and Nations”) speaks so clearly of Matthew 6:19 (“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal”) with lead singer Dustin Kensrue crying “so put your faith in more than steel / don’t store your treasures up, with moth and rust / where thieves break in and steal”.
Although don’t let ballads (in particularly “Atlantic” and “Red Sky”) tear you from the album because just as expected Thrice guitarist Teppei Tarenishi shreds through chords as if his life depended on it. Brothers Ed (bass) and Riley Breckenridge {drums)
The first single off the album, “Image if the Invisible” holds ground lyrically (minus the overused phrase “We are the image of the invisible”) but doesn’t do the album justice for those hesitant on investing money to purchase it. However, what sets this album apart from not only their past albums but other hardcore and screamo bands is that there is a depth of technicality and chord progression (most notably “Atlantic” and “Like Moths To Flame”). Vheissu is Thrice’s Dark Side of the Moon.
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