Thrice-the Illusion of Safety

Thrice are a band i've known about for quite a long time, but have never really gotten into until now. i am an idiot; this band rules. "The Illusion of Safety" is the first album i purchased from this band, and it's a good place to start. At this point, the band was still "post-hardcore" or whatever genre they were. Basically, they were heavy, but not, ya know, Slayer or Converge. Heavy with melodic and catchy elements.

This album starts out with the incredible "Kill Me Quickly," which exemplifies the band's mix of heaviness and melody, their technicality, and their songwriting ability.  Other highlights for me include "Deadbolt," "Where Idols Once Stood," "Trust," and "The Beltsville Crucible." 

i ordered this album from a seller on Amazon and wound up with black vinyl, which i'm assuming is the most common variant. i believe the album is also available on gold vinyl, and perhaps other colors, as well. This album, along with "Identity Crisis" and "Beggars," are Thrice's most common, and thus, a good place to start your vinyl collection. "Vheissu," "the Artist in the Ambulance," and "The Alchemy Index" are out of print, so keep your eyes peeled for deals on these albums.