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Live at the House of Blues

Thrice · 2008

106 min · 50 tracks · alternative rock · post-hardcore · experimental rock

A dynamic blend of post-hardcore energy and melodic introspection, captured in a raw live setting.

Why this album works

This album is significant as it captures Thrice's powerful live performances, showcasing their ability to engage audiences and deliver intense musical experiences. It also serves as a reminder of the band's popularity in the mid-2000s, coinciding with their tour supporting the critically acclaimed 'The Artist in the Ambulance', which helped them reach new heights in terms of both critical reception and fanbase expansion.
Best for
dynamic live performance energy cathartic moments of release wave-like pacing throughout
Context
By the time 'Live at the House of Blues' was released in January 2008, Thrice had solidified their presence in the alternative rock scene following their breakthrough album 'Vheissu' in 2005. This live recording showcases their evolution, featuring tracks from various stages of their career, as they transitioned into a more experimental sound while maintaining their hardcore roots.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 The Lion & The Wolf 1:14
  • 2 Firebreather Standout 4:03
  • 3 The Messenger 2:24
  • 4 Of Dust and Nations 4:51
  • 5 Digital Sea 4:02
  • 6 Flags of Dawn 3:52
  • 7 Burn the Fleet 4:41
  • 8 Open Water 4:29
  • 9 The Earth Isn’t Humming 5:49
  • 10 The Artist in the Ambulance Standout 3:31
  • 11 Trust 3:40
  • 12 Cold Cash and Colder Hearts 2:49

Disc 2

  • 1 Broken Lungs 4:39
  • 2 The Whaler 4:03
  • 3 All That’s Left 3:17
  • 4 Silhouette 4:08
  • 5 Come All You Weary 5:20
  • 6 Stare at the Sun Standout 4:12
  • 7 Daedalus 6:02
  • 8 Don’t Tell and We Won’t Ask 4:18
  • 9 Hold Fast Hope 4:09
  • 10 For Miles 6:38
  • 11 Red Sky 5:13
  • 12 Deadbolt 3:45
  • 13 The Earth Will Shake 5:29

Disc 3

  • 1 The Lion & The Wolf
  • 2 Firebreather Standout
  • 3 The Messenger
  • 4 Of Dust and Nations
  • 5 Digital Sea
  • 6 Flags of Dawn
  • 7 Burn the Fleet
  • 8 Open Water
  • 9 The Earth Isn't Humming
  • 10 The Artist in the Ambulance Standout
  • 11 Trust
  • 12 Cold Cash and Colder Hearts
  • 13 Broken Lungs
  • 14 The Whaler
  • 15 All That's Left
  • 16 Silhouette
  • 17 Come All You Weary
  • 18 Stare at the Sun Standout
  • 19 Daedalus
  • 20 Don't Tell and We Won't Ask
  • 21 Hold Fast Hope
  • 22 For Miles
  • 23 Red Sky
  • 24 Deadbolt
  • 25 The Earth Will Shake

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