That Ending Though! - Thrice "Dead Wake" - REACTION / REVIEW

[@modernwarriorsystems7347]

Chorus has grown on me. Remember, when Vheissu came out, people didn't like it. Now it's considered their magnum opus.

[@JustinScottRiffs]

This one's definitely growing on me. That ending melody has been in my head ever since I heard it. Excited to learn it! Also, I'd have to vote 'Eclipse' as my favorite Thrice track. To Awake and Avenge the Dead 🤙

[@erthquake9038]

My favorite Thrice song is For Miles, by far. Love the buildup. It's such a fun listen.

[@paulfitz6614]

This song is epic imo. The unconventional structure, the hooky chorus and that outro. Thrice staying together and making this quality music is making the world a better place and making my life much more enjoyable.

[@Cornchps827]

This has to be the best song I’ve heard from them in a long time.. I LOVE that this song reminds me of the very first album blended with their new style so so well

[@riceninja051]

Yes, I first got introduced to this band while I was searching for post-hardcore bands to listen to like Quicksand or The Fall of Troy. The Artist in The Ambulance is one hell of a record. Their whole catalogue is absolutely amazing, and its great that you try to be objective with your criticisms of Thrice out of love for the band. Vheissu literally changed my life tho, especially with songs like Stand and Feel Your Worth. In almost every regard in terms of musicianship they got it in the bag! Thank you for your reviews man TO AWAKE AND AVENGE THE DEAD!

[@chopst11x92]

That hook/chorus has a Daughters feel to it

[@Jt7166]

Totally agree about Thrice's B-sides. So many of my favorite Thrice songs were B-Sides. That hideous strength, answered, Red telephone, flags of dawn, weight of glory etc. Good stuff man 👍

[@villagewolf999]

Favorite song by them the abolition of man. Like the new music but will always love the old post hardcore material To awake and avenge

[@bigblueshoe777]

Seems our first impressions were nearly identical. However, on repeated listening this song has only gotten better to me, to the point where it's easily in the top 10 now. The whole thing is so well engineered to the message. These guys never disappoint. To! Awake! And! Avenge the Dead!

[@Ryo7_7]

I played a show with these guys and glad to hear some new stuff from these rad ass dudes. 🤘🏽

[@AlL-jq2dm]

To wake and avenge the dead - I always love your reactions man, and after your last video the honest conversations one, feels like I can relate to you way more and it makes the reactions more enjoyable, like I'm really listening to a new song with a buddy! I didn't know about Thrice before your channel and I love the variety of what you react to! I respect what you're doing and keep it up man, I'll be glad to keep up with you more.

[@thunderwatch8463]

The bridge gave me goosebumps.

[@kurisuw30]

The evolution of Thrice has always blown me away. They make the music they want to make. And Dustin is and always will be my favorite vocalist and lyricist. In terms of songs, "Open Water" and "A Song for Milly Michaelson" are favorites. Everything from Alchemy Index was fascinating though.

[@CalvinJourno]

Damn, I get Vheissu vibes from this song!

[@wreckrecordings]

Two Thrice comments in 2 videos… I must be one of “those” fans! 😉 Love that you’re giving these guys courage, haven’t seen anyone talking about this. They’re one of my favourite bands too and one that more people NEED the joy of experiencing. To Awake and Avenge the Dead ☠️

[@mtempz3165]

Deadbolt in the beginning got me dying hahahaha

[@nickturmes1715]

It's almost as if Dustin and Co went full 1997 Era Modest Mouse

[@Ryo7_7]

Nice reference 👌🏽

[@DJENTISNTNOTAGENRE]

Glad I'm not the only one who hears this! It's like two of my favorite bands being combined and it fuckin' works 🔥

[@lancebabcock4374]

I’ve never really listened to Thrice, but I liked this! Any one have any recommendations on where in their discography I should start?

[@borda87]

Vheissu is maybe they're best album when it comes to balancing the heavy and beautiful. But every album have something unique with them and they are all good so you have allot of great music to dive into.

[@villagewolf999]

Artists in the ambulance

[@mprior93]

Check vheissu out, it’s a good blend of their discography. After that, I would go wherever you feel your taste guides you. I’m more of a newer sound guy, like Palms and To Be Everywhere albums

[@danielnatividad5985]

Maybe Artist then Vheissu so you can enjoy the massive leap they took between those records. You wont go wrong no matter where you start!

[@sockwithaticket]

A lot of people will tell you to check out their early records, but given what they are these days I wouldn't necessarily recommend going any further back than Vheissu. Artist In The Ambulance is a great record, but they don't sound like that any more whereas there's still a throughline from Vheissu to their current material imo. Vheissu Alchemy Index Major/Minor To Be Everywhere Is To Be Nowhere are my album recommendations. A song not on any of those, but which is an absolute must listen, is Beyond The Pines.

[@severalfoultips]

To! awake!! and!!! avenge the dead!!!!

[@Mettle_DAD]

I know im out of the loop but i havent listened to Thrice since artist in the ambulance and deadbolt days. Is this the same guys?

[@matthewwhittle9853]

It reminds me of a harmony, all comes together and resolves at the end

[@jmelara324]

Play Deadbolt! lol you gonna be at the anniversary shows this weekend?

[@thedrogo3953]

I just heard this song for the first time on their AITA Revisited Tour . . . I was like "Damn, I don't know this song but holy shit it rips!"

[@nickturmes1715]

That hook is very un-Thrice-like. I love it in a weird way. This harkens back to Beggars days, which is not a bad thing.

[@Ryo7_7]

Yea, it has a Cornell vibe but still thrice af.

[@nickturmes1715]

@@Ryo7_7 I don't know about that. I feel a very Blood Brothers/la dispute vibe on that chorus....

[@Bstacks1642]

Thrice is amazing, every album something changes in how they play but somehow I’m dragged into falling In love with their new style

[@MiguelRamirez-cr7gh]

Gave me some big The National vibes during the chorus. Dude you have to react to Moodring SYNC.wav, their debut album is right around the corner and they’re bringing the Deftones/Glassjaw influence with them

[@Kotsoros37]

Just getting into Thrice lately because of you and as well as a deep dive to the og emo groups, checked out the ambulance album and its amazing, also surprising loved this song with the layers that kept adding around that spinning chorus, just worked perfectly. Also not sure if you're a fan of Porcupine tree but they're releasing their first album in a long time, just released their third single if you're interested called Herd Culling , it's short for a prog band song but says single edit. Just in general if you're a fan of prog like you are Fear of a blank planet is a phenomenal album as well as Steven Wilson's solo albums raven that refused to sign and hand cannot erase. Much love Birb! ❤️ TO WAKE AND AVENGE THE DEAD!!

[@METALBIRB]

I’ve heard a few songs from PT but I heard they’re back with a new album! I’m for sure intrigued man

[@Kotsoros37]

@@METALBIRB nice, definitely something to keep on the radar! 🤟😁

[@adecakaship2486]

To awake and avenge the dead!! I think everyone feels like the chorus is odd at first. But damn... The end is colossal.. I think it's pretty unanimous at this point. Btw BIRB! I've always said that if I was able to make a band someday I would like to make something in the veins of Vheissu. Maybe a little heavier. I'm waiting for ur call man. I'm ready to record vox. 😅

[@chasenthehype]

This track from them has only gotten better and better upon every listen. If they play it live it’s one of those tracks that sets it up for a wild pit then chill. I love Thrice as much as I love Coheed. These two bands are truly innovators

[@ptbempire]

Well Deadbolt to wake you from days of your dreams! We'll fall in the morning if you know what I mean! I'll run a red light to sleep at the wheel silence will be my nightmare!

[@thiagocosta3953]

track's awesome

[@_solid__]

To awake and avenge the dead 🤘🤘

[@nussy9261]

Awake and avenge the dead

[@robdurfee6861]

Love this vid along with all your others, I’m vining with this Thrice song. Just watched Finns “reaction” to Sun//Eater and he used the opportunity to still shit on and make fun of the reacting community again…on his react video🤦🏻‍♂️the man is something else

[@sockwithaticket]

This is so much better than 90% of the last record. Which could be interpreted as damning with faint praise since I *really* don't like Horizons East, but this is a really good song.

[@andremardesic]

What a ripper track!

[@williamsantiago9480]

To Wake and avenge the dead ,

[@SoappNuts]

I got hooked on them becuase of your top 10 album video, buy everything beyond Major/Minor didn't sit well with me. This song slapped absolute donkey Balls though

[@mellissamichalski8871]

To wake avenge the dead

[@LexiPixeL_]

Hoo damn, "that ending though" indeed. What a dope track. Thrice has always been one of my all-time faves. If I'm ever not too chicken shit to get tatted, I'd be getting a Thrice tattoo haha. They've got a knack for doing this thing where they build up the whole track and then explode for the ending, and I love it when they do. For a track that was the "same progression the whole song" as you said, I wasn't bored throughout the track at all. I kinda disagree about the chorus? It was very La Dispute-y, but I love that band/genre too so I dig that style. 👍for jamming "Deadbolt" at the beginning there, and also "To Awake and Avenge the Dead" is still my fave Thrice track even 20 years later (god I'm old lol).

[@Ryo7_7]

Yea man this was a surprise. Like the band's from their beginning (Misery Signals, Glassjaw, etc) took me back to those days.

[@xaviermerchant9247]

Weight of glory is another great b-side !

[@newidenityguitarizt]

oh man how excited I was to see this notification.. oh man once Dustins voice comes in.. it takes me back everytime.. super wierd chorus.. probably the only thing i didnt really like about the song..

[@davido4317]

I would go to church just to listen to Dustin preach and sing. And I'm NOT a church person.

[@sweetgregt]

Yeah I hated that chorus/hook at first. Super jarring and off putting but the track grew on me. The love for Thrice is too strong.

[@JustPassingThrough98]

I haven’t enjoyed an entire album since AITA and even Vheissu only had a couple songs I really liked. Since then only Black Honey. It makes me sad, they’re were my fav band for a hot minute but this style is just not for me. They took just about everything I loved and left it in the past 😂 Tbh its the same as BFMV. Up to SAF is amazing, then each new album seemed to have fewer and fewer songs I liked. I’m glad they still have a ton of fans that do love it still

[@mmurphy84]

They should be screaming, not shouting that chorus.

[@thricepudding]

Dude. No offense but you butchered deadbolt.

[@PreciousLettuce]

Found out about them off their song "Hurricane"