What makes To Be Everywhere Is to Be Nowhere by Thrice notable?

The album received critical acclaim, debuting at number 15 on the Billboard 200 chart and marking Thrice's return to form after their hiatus. It was praised for its thematic depth and musical complexity, influencing a resurgence in interest within the post-hardcore genre. By the release of 'To Be Everywhere Is to Be Nowhere', Thrice had returned from a hiatus after their previous album, 'Major/Minor' in 2011. This marked their eighth studio album and a significant moment as they transitioned back into the music scene, reestablishing their presence with renewed creative energy.

Who is To Be Everywhere Is to Be Nowhere for?

To Be Everywhere Is to Be Nowhere works well if you're into steady pacing with emotional depth, introspective themes for reflection and dynamic crescendos that engage listeners.

How many songs are on To Be Everywhere Is to Be Nowhere?

To Be Everywhere Is to Be Nowhere has 11 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.

Released 10 years ago

To Be Everywhere Is to Be Nowhere

Thrice · 2016

41 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock

A dynamic blend of post-hardcore intensity and melodic exploration, capturing both urgency and introspection.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Hurricane — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its urgent rhythms and lyrical themes of chaos and resilience, establishing an emotional groundwork for what follows.
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Black Honey — This track showcases Thrice's signature blend of heavy instrumentation with reflective lyrics, making it a standout example of their evolved sound and thematic focus.
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Whistleblower — Combining biting social commentary with an anthemic chorus, this track captures the band's ability to merge personal experience with broader societal critiques.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

63 /100

Treeline

Higher than 74% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong songwriting and production, balancing intensity with introspective moments.

What we noticed

The first three tracks feature a consistent build-up of intensity, with layered guitar riffs and dynamic shifts in tempo.
Several songs incorporate spoken word elements alongside melodic vocals, creating a contrast between urgency and introspection.
The album closes with a gradual deceleration in tempo, particularly evident in the last two tracks, which emphasize reflective themes.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 7/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady pacing with emotional depth
introspective themes for reflection
dynamic crescendos that engage listeners
consistent flow with climactic moments

Maybe skip if you

prefer instant gratification tracks
seek standalone catchy singles

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Late Career Highlight — Marks a strong return after hiatus, showcasing continued musical complexity.
Career context: By the release of 'To Be Everywhere Is to Be Nowhere', Thrice had returned from a hiatus after their previous album, 'Major/Minor' in 2011. This marked their eighth studio album and a significant moment as they transitioned back into the music scene, reestablishing their presence with renewed creative energy.
Stylistic neighbors: Brand New· Circa Survive· Deftones