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Thrice

These guys are following the same path once traveled by sweet bands like Thursday and Finch.  If things stay on track as they are now, I expect a Thrice-induced world domination by, oh let's say December of '03.  Thrice is Dustin Kensrue (vocals and guitar), Teppei Teranishi (guitar), Edward Breckenridge (bass), and Riley Breckenridge (drums and percussion).

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"The Artist in the Ambulance" 2003

     * * *         "The Artist In The Ambulance" 2003
 
Throughout my life, there have only been 2 CD's that I have bought off sheer impulse: Finch's "What It Is To Burn" and Thursday's "Understanding In A Car Crash".  In the end, both of those albums ended up being solid pieces of work.  And after hearing the song "All That's Left" by a California punk group named Thrice, once again something told me it was time to purchase their CD.  However, it turned out that "The Artist In The Ambulance" features one of the best drummers I've ever heard (Riley Breckinridge), as well as a fantastic guitarist (Teppei Teranishi).  All one has to do to is download the second track "Under A Killing Moon".  The solid yet frenetic intro starts off with thundering drums and guitars, yet it's laced with some of the fastest riffs I've ever heard.  Track number 5 called "Stare At The Sun" begins with a cool synth echoing sound, then allows the drums to kick in along with a nifty little bass line.  This song also has some pretty nice lyrics too, so check it out.  However, while I'm talking about must have songs, PLEASE check this one out...."Blood Clots and Black Holes".  Definately one of the most amazing intros to a song I've heard in a while.  This song perfectly showcases the skills of the drums and guitars.  Perhaps the best song on here is number 10, "The Artist In The Ambulance".  Basically, it's about a kid who gets in a car crash, then as he lies alone with his thoughts as his life is in the hands of paramedic who is a complete stranger to him.  It's really a great song, and I can think of a few nurses and paramedics who might like to hear this song so that they can see some of the results of their work. Another sweet song, "The Abolition of Man", is pretty hard but once again showcases amazing guitars and drums (especially a funky SOAD-esque solo/bridge in the midpoint of the song).  To be honest, if you can imagine a punk band that plays with the speed of System of a Down, yet sings about being thankful for paramedics and life itself, then these guys surely fit the bill.  It's worth the investment, and I bet you can still get it for about 9 bucks at Target or Best Buy.