The Illusion of Safety (Thrice album)

The Illusion of Safety is the second album by American rock band Thrice, released in 2002 through Sub City Records. It is the last Thrice album released on the label before it was signed to Island Records. The album was recorded in Beltsville, Maryland. A portion of the proceeds from the release of the album were donated to A Place Called Home, a non-profit youth center in South Central Los Angeles.

Critical response

"The Illusion of Safety" received generally positive reviews, with the majority of votes clocking in at 4.5 on sputnikmusic.^[5] The average ratings on Amazon.com and iTunes are both 5 stars. Many reviews applauded the polished mix of melodic hardcore, that was heavily influenced by thrash metal, and punk. The album was widely praised for its buzz-saw guitar riffs, lyrical depth and song structure.^[5]

Track listing

All lyrics written by Dustin Kensrue; all music composed by Thrice.

1. "Kill Me Quickly" – 2:46
2. "A Subtle Dagger" – 1:48
3. "See You in the Shallows" – 2:35
4. "Betrayal Is a Symptom" – 2:49
5. "Deadbolt" – 3:00
6. "In Years to Come" – 2:16
7. "The Red Death" – 2:14
8. "A Living Dance Upon Dead Minds" – 3:32
9. "Where Idols Once Stood" – 3:08
10. "Trust" – 2:54
11. "To Awake and Avenge the Dead" – 3:06
12. "So Strange I Remember You" – 3:42
13. "The Beltsville Crucible" – 4:37

Personnel

• Dustin Kensrue - vocals, guitar
• Teppei Teranishi - guitar
• Eddie Breckenridge - bass guitar
• Riley Breckenridge - drums
• Brian McTernan - production, engineering
• Alan Douches - mastering

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