Thrice – The Illusion of Safety – Review

Thrice

The Illusion of Safety (Sub City/Hopeless)
by Tim Den

Somber melodic hardcore with Master of Puppets fingerprints all over it. Not only do Thrice execute the goose bumps-givin’ minor shred riffs like closet Exodus fans, they convey a flood of raw emotion seldom achieved with technical arrangements. The guitar work might dazzle you, but guitarist/vocalist Dustin Kensrue’s gut-wrenching-yet-tuneful delivery will have you pumped with drama.
(PO Box 7495 Van Nuys, CA 91409)