Thrice - The Artist in the Ambulance

Thrice - The Artist in the Ambulance
Country: USA
Genre: Post-Hardcore/Punk
Track List:
1. Cold Cash and Colder Hearts – 2:52
2.Under a Killing Moon – 2:41
3. All That's Left – 3:20
4, Silhouette – 3:06
5. Stare at the Sun – 3:23
6. Paper Tigers – 3:59
7. Hoods on Peregrine – 3:31
8. The Melting Point of Wax – 3:29
9. Blood Clots and Black Holes – 2:49
10. The Artist in the Ambulance – 3:39
11. The Abolition of Man – 2:46
12. Don't Tell and We Won't Ask – 3:59
Total Play Time - 42:36

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Thrice - The Illusion of Safety

Thrice - The Illusion of Safety
Country: USA
Genre: Post-Hardcore/Punk
Track List:
1. Kill Me Quickly – 2:46
2. A Subtle Dagger – 1:48
3. See You in the Shallows – 2:35
4. Betrayal is a Symptom – 2:49
5. Deadbolt – 3:00
6. In Years to Come – 2:16
7. The Red Death – 2:14
8. A Living Dance Upon Dead Minds – 3:32
9. Where Idols Once Stood – 3:08
10. Trust – 2:54
11. To Awake and Avenge the Dead – 3:06
12. So Strange I Remember You – 3:42
13. The Beltsville Crucible – 4:37
Total Play Time - 38:33

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Thrice - Identity Crisis

Aight, I'm way too busy to do the write-ups right now. I'm going to upload these, and maybe I'll write up later.Thrice - Identity Crisis

Country: USA
Genre: Post-Hardcore
Track List:
1. Identity Crisis – 2:58
2. Phoenix Ignition – 3:31
3. In Your Hands – 2:47
4. To What End – 3:04
5. Ultra Blue – 3:02
6. As the Ruin Falls – 2:04
7. The Next Day – 0:57
8. A Torch to End All Torches – 4:10
9. Unquestioned Answers – 4:23
10. Madman - 3:13
11. Under Par – 4:46
12. T & C – 4:00
Total Play Time - 35:42

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Thrice - First Impressions

Hello all, sorry for the delay here, but with work and figuring stuff out for school, it's been busy around here. Anyway, I'll start out on the Thrice discography by uploading 'First Impressions'.

The humble beginnings, never would I have thought that they would come out to be what they are today. This album has an extremely punky feel. Sounds very under produced and raw. The only thing that seems to be followed into the rest of their career is the lyrical content. Thrice have always been semi-politcally oriented, only their music has evolved. This was released in I think 1998. The song 'T&C' is based off of a NES game with dialogue and the main melody derived from the game 'T&C Surf Design: Wood & Water Rage.'

Thrice - First Impressions
Country: USA
Genre: Post-Hardcore/Punk
Track List:
1. All Eyes – 3:14
2. Lockdown – 3:51
3. Opaque – 3:56
4. T&C – 3:57
5. Second Sight – 3:59
6. Freedom – 3:44
7. Better Days – 7:01

Total Play Time - 30:24

Download: Thrice - First Impressions

The Boys from Irvine

A group that is impossible to say enough about. Everything from their musicianship, to their charity work, is amazing. Thrice, started in '98 by Dustin Kensrue and Teppei Teranishi, is one of my favourites of all time. Teppei brought a friend, Eddie Breckenridge, to play bass, who in turn brought his brother Riley in to play drums. With this they recorded and released their first attempt, only producing 1,000 copies of 'First Impressions' they sold it out of their cars. With interest growing, they released 'Identity Crisis' and were already starting their philanthropic ways with proceeds from their first album release going to charity. Soon they re-entered the studio and recorded 'The Illusion of Safety' in 2002. Again, proceeds from album sales would be going to charity, only this time, the label matched whatever Thrice donated. After making the same deal with Island, they released 'The Artist in the Ambulance' and they blew expectations out of the water. This album gave a huge dose of musicianship, mixed socially concious lyrics that didn't come off as preachy. These guys seemed to have found their niche, which gave no hint of what was about to come. Thrice released 'Vhiessu', an album that shows their maturity and talent. Although it still had some of the original thrice elements, it was completely new. Thrice was heading onward and upward in a completely different direction then expected. Then, the magnum opus that came way out of left field. In my opinion, quite possibly the greatest full release of all time, and definitely the top releases of both 2007 and 2008. 'The Alchemy Index.' This release puts Thrice up on the mantle of musical geniuses. Everything about this release is perfect, the four completely different sounds, the four completely different ideas, the four completely different albums. From the Vhiessu like feel of Fire, to the electronic feel of Water, to the softer, gentler Air, to the completely acoustic Earth, it is a masterpiece that just leaves you wanting more. And that's not to mention the little things which I will get more in depth about when I get to full album reviews. Trust me, there is going to be a lot of Thrice postage going on in the next little while, and their is going to be a lot of writing unlike usual. Every release they just seem to be getting better, and I honestly can't wait for what comes next.

Look Who's Returned

Hello everyone, hopefully we'll start to get updates more often now that DrainTheSky appears to be back. I haven't been doing too much lately, so I've just been hanging out, planning a few posts in advance. Today I have a few different tastes for you, five unknown or under-appreciated groups that deserve a listen.

Chumbawamba - Showbusiness! (Live)
Country: England
Genre: Anarcho/Punk/Ska
Track List:
1. Never Do What You Are Told - 1:25
2. I Never Gave Up - 6:01
3. Give The Anarchist A Cigarette - 4:09
4. Heaven/Hell - 3:01
5. That's How Grateful We Are - 7:52
6. Homophobia - 4:09
7. A Morality Play - 3:31
8. Bad Dog - 5:05
9. Stitch That - 4:10
10. Mouthful of Shit - 3:57
11. The Day The Nazi Died - 1:34
12. Timebomb (Jimmy Echo Vocal) - 4:10
13. Slag Aid - 5:06
Total Play Time - 54:01

Well, I'll start off by saying that the artwork on this album is wrong. I didn't realize until I uploaded it, so if you feel like it, you can change it up. Now moving on, I know what you're thinking. You see Chumbawamba and you think of that one song that annoyed the shit out of you back in the mid nineties. Well, I must tell you that if sing-a-long punk sounds interesting, this is the cream of the crop. Smart lyrics, catchy music, and like fifteen band members. This is definitely not an album that you should skip out on.

Download: Chumbawamba - Showbusiness!

Arts the Beatdoctor - Transitions
Country: Netherlands
Genre: Turntablism/DJ/Hip-Hop
Track List:
1. Blending Quality - 3:56
2. The Anthem (ft. Pete Philly) - 3:04
3. Laughs, Drinks, Jokes, Tricks - 2:56
4. Revolve (ft. Esther) - 5:29
5. Crazy Times (ft. Skiggy Rapz) - 4:15
6. Split Personality Part I (ft. Sense) - 5:54
7. All Of Us (ft. Pete Philly) - 3:43
8. Fragments - 3:54
9. Decreasing Daylight - 3:38
10. Transitions (ft. The Proov) - 4:32
11. Irreversible - 3:42
12. Remember - 4:56
13. Reprise - 2:21
14. Mellow Drama - 4:32
15. The Zone (ft. Pete Philly) - 5:58
Total Play Time - 62:41

Alright, again I'll start with a comment on the ID3 tags. Some of the tracks on this album change genre once listened to. I can't seem to find a way to fix this, if anyone knows, let me know. Anyway, this is definitely the best DJ album I've heard since RJD2's 'Deadringer'. His beats seem to be a mixture or jazz, blues, and hip-hop. The artists featured aren't amazing, but they definitely work their raps around the beats, and it works.

Download: Arts the Beatdoctor - Transitions

Deadsy - Commencement
Country: USA
Genre: Electronic Nu-Metal
Track List:
1. The Key to Gramercy Park – 3:13
2. Winners – 4:22
3. Brand New Love – 4:34
4. Mansion World – 5:02
5. Lake Waramaug – 4:24
6. The Elements – 5:20
7. Flowing Glower – 4:58
8. Future Years – 5:26
9. She Likes Big Words – 3:59
10. Cruella – 5:55
11. Seagulls (The Macroprosopus) – 5:57
12. Le Cirque En Rose (Obsolescence) – 4:55
13. Tom Sawyer – 4:53
14. Commencement – 5:16
Total Play Time - 68:20

Headed up by the love child of Cher and Gregg Allman, Deadsy are a strange kind of band. They are heavily electronic, and are also extremely talented. This album is upbeat and depressing at the same time. They use dark baselines along with higher keyboard synths to create that difference. If you're interested in new types of music, give this a listen to this.

Download: Deadsy - Commencement

The Count Nosferatu Commando - Ultraviolence Uber Alles
Country: France
Genre: Industrial Metal
Track List:
1. Political Police - 5:23
2. Jim Beamed Ahnenerbe TV - 5:20
3. L.K. Nosferat - 5:10
4. Kommando '96 - 4:49
5. Apology - 4:54
6. Get a Gun, Shoot at Random - 4:08
7. Love Game Over - 5:24
8. Bunkermoon Khaos 3 - 5:19
Total Play Time - 40:24

Ah, those crazy frenchmen. An album that upon first glance I didn't give much chance. I will make no attempt to defend this ridiculous cover, but the music is good. It's a nice mix of industrial with an almost black metal feel. Can't really be described in words, but definitely worth checking into.

Download: The CNK - Ultraviolence Uber Alles

Bone Thugs-n-Harmony - Creepin on ah Come Up
Country: USA
Genre: Rap
Track List:
1. Intro - 1:25
2. Mr. Ouija - 1:21
3. Thuggish Ruggish Bone - 4:41
4. No Surrender - 3:37
5. Down Foe My Thang - 4:51
6. Creepin on ah Come Up - 4:51
7. For Tha Love of $ - 4:32
8. Moe Cheese - 4:32
Total Play Time - 29:46

The illustrious Bone Thugs. I spent a long time thinking of them as jokes, but when I actually listened to this EP, I noticed that their style is actually quite good. The contrasting flows with the group members makes for an interesting concept, and they completely make me scared of all gangstas that play Ouija.

Download: Bone Thugs - Creepin on ah Come Up

I have Returned!

Sorry about the vast time that has gone on since my last post, it has been quite a hectic time. I'm going to try to make it a much more regular thing for me to add things seeing as I am being quite out-posted by my counter part. Anyways, this time I've got 6 albums by 6 very different artists. I hope you enjoy!

A Wilhelm Scream - Career Suicide
Country: USA
Genre: Melodic Hardcore
Year: 2007
Track List:

1. Wipe My Ass With Showbiz - 1:05
2. 5 To 9 - 2:39
3. The Horse - 4:53
4. Die While We're Young - 2:32
5. Jaws 3, People 0 - 2:40
6. Career Suicide - 1:35
7. These Dead Streets - 2:16
8. Get Mad, You Son Of A Bitch! - 3:55
9. Our Ghosts (Contemporary/Consensual) - 2:12
10. Cold Slither II - 2:20
11. Pardon Me, Thanks A Lot - 1:32
12. Check Request Denied - 1:52
13. We Built This City! (On Debts And Booze) - 5:37

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Bomb The Music Industry! - Get Warmer
Country: USA
Genre: Ska Punk
Track List:

1. Jobs Schmobs
2. 493 Ruth
3. Bike Test 1 2 3
4. Unlimited Breadsticks, Soup and Salad Days
5. No Rest for the Whiny
6. 25 Hour Goddamn Telethon
7. Depression is No Fun
8. I Don't Love You Anymore
9. Pizza Claus is Comin' to Town
10. Never Trust a Man Without a Horribly Embarrassing Secret
11. Get Warmer
12. The Last Party (Foul)

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The Fall of Troy - Manipulator
Country: USA
Genre: Post Hardcore
Track List:

1. Cut Down All the Trees and Name the Streets After Them
2. The Dark Trail
3. Quarter Past
4. Problem!?
5. Semi-Fiction
6. Oh! The Casino!?
7. Sledgehammer
8. Seattlantis
9. Ex-Creations
10. Shhh!!! If You're Quiet, I'll Show You a Dinosaur
11. Caught Up
12. A Man A Plan A Canal Panama.

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Bear Vs. Shark - Right Now, You're in the Best of Hands. And If Something Isn't Quite Right, Your Doctor Will Know in a Hurry
Country: USA
Genre: Post-Hardcore
Track List:

1. "Ma Jolie" – 3:51
2. "Campfire" – 2:12
3. "Buses/No Buses" – 3:14
4. "The Employee Is Not Afraid" – 4:10
5. "We Were Sad But Now We're Rebuilding" – 2:17
6. "Kylie" – 3:56
7. "MPS" – 2:55
8. "Second" – 3:21
9. "Don't Tell the Horses the Stable's on Fire" – 2:50
10. "Bloodgiver" – 4:32
11. "Michigan" – 2:32
12. "Broken Dog Leg" – 4:51
    

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Jaguar Love - Take Me To The Sea
Country: USA
Genre: Art Punk
Track List:

1. Highways of Gold - 3:39
2. Bats Over the Pacific Ocean - 3:44
3. Jaguar Pirates - 4:31
4. Georgia - 5:56
5. Vagabond Ballroom - 3:51
6. Humans Evolve Into Skyscrapers - 3:50
7. Antoine and Birdskull - 3:43
8. Bonetrees and a Broken Heart - 3:38
9. The Man With the Plastic Suns - 4:31
10. My Organ Sounds Like... - 5:09

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