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If We Could Only See Us Now

Thrice · 2005

35 min · 46 tracks · alternative rock · post-hardcore · experimental rock

An introspective blend of acoustic textures and raw energy that captures the essence of Thrice's evolving sound.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • introspective acoustic moments
  • short bursts of energy
  • live recordings with raw emotion
  • explorative track variety
  • reflective listening sessions

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of long compositions
  • prefer straightforward structures

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'If We Could Only See Us Now' was released in March 2005, Thrice had established themselves as a prominent force in post-hardcore with their earlier albums. This release followed their critically acclaimed album 'The Artist in the Ambulance,' showcasing a mix of live recordings and reimagined tracks that highlighted their growth as a band during a pivotal touring phase.
Stylistic neighbors
Brand New· Circa Survive· Deftones

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Eclipse 3:21
  • 2 Motion Isn’t Meaning 1:53
  • 3 Stare at the Sun (acoustic) 3:41
  • 4 Cold Cash, Colder Hearts (live at the Apple Store) 3:03
  • 5 The Artist in the Ambulance (live at the Apple Store) 3:47
  • 6 Eleanor Rigby 3:51
  • 7 Send Me an Angel 3:27
  • 8 That Hideous Strength 2:30
  • 9 So Strange I Remember You (Bootleg From PNC Arts Center) 4:19

Disc 2

  • 1 The Beginning
  • 2 First Impressions
  • 3 Teppei
  • 4 Identity Crisis
  • 5 First Tours
  • 6 Eddie
  • 7 The Illusion of Safety
  • 8 Take Action Tour
  • 9 IOS & Shark Wrangling
  • 10 2002 Tour
  • 11 Decisions
  • 12 Deadbolt Video Shoot
  • 13 Warped Tour 2002
  • 14 Riley
  • 15 Artist in the Ambulance
  • 16 2003 Deconstruction
  • 17 TAITA Release
  • 18 Music Videos
  • 19 2003 Reconstruction
  • 20 Apple Store
  • 21 Thursday/Coheed Tour
  • 22 World Tour
  • 23 Spring 2004 Tour
  • 24 Dustin
  • 25 The Family
  • 26 Summation
  • 27 Stare at the Sun
  • 28 All That’s Left 3:09
  • 29 Deadbolt 2:22
  • 30 Phoenix Ignition
  • 31 T & C
  • 32 Deadbolt
  • 33 Under a Killing Moon
  • 34 The Abolition of Man
  • 35 Cold Cash, Colder Hearts
  • 36 So Strange I Remember You
  • 37 Outtakes

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