i'm glad they arn't being dicks about it. but i wonder when it will be available on line

Here's hoping the brick and mortar stores recognize the importance of getting a legit digital download up and don't stonewall them.

good good news. im glad i havent listened to the leak

I think almost all of Thrice's fans, even if they download it, will still buy the CD, and support the band. Thats how die-hard their fans are. I know i am going out and buying it asap.

^yea but still, maybe its naive to think this but i think they feel bad that fans would first experience it with the watermark...i mean i bet they're real proud of it, they made themselves so accessible with the updates and the pics of them building the studio...if i was really excited to share something i worked so hard on, id be a little upset that my intended audience couldn't wait...even if it is, in reality, a HUGE ego-boost that the work was so coveted...

"Finally, we’d like to thank those of you who have resisted the urge to download this leak"

FUCK YEAH THRICE THANKED ME (h)

i wouldn't download a watermarked copy of anything

i wouldn't download a watermarked copy of anything

Does anyone else agree that piracy gutting the music industry would be a fantastic improvement in the sonical department?

Well watermarked copies are retarded...

Good way to handle the situation, glad they're not dwelling on it as what's done is done and there's no sense in kicking at a dead horse. 3 months is pretty shitty, feel for them, but there's been a few records in the last little while to be leaked ridiculously early, unfortunately it happens (or fortunately, depending on your perspective).

best move they can do tbh.

not gonna lie. i downloaded it. im sure 95% of people here did too. I will definitely buy this as soon as i can. I was not nor am i currently a huge thrice fan, but this album is close to a masterpiece.

The Weight, Circles, Doublespeak, In Exile, Wood & Wire, Beggars are all SUBLIME

aaaaaand this might be my favourite Thrice release behind TAITA

I wanted to download it but I couldn't find. Now I'm glad I didn't.

I wanted to download it but I couldn't find. Now I'm glad I didn't.

If you're unable to find a leaked album on the internet, then you don't deserve to hear it anyway.

After one spin, this thing's fucking stellar, with a shit ton of potential to grow on me even more. I'll definitely buy it when it comes out, like the good Thrice fanboy that I am.

doublespeak is simply amazing. plus like i said... 1984 reference ftw.

About 8 total playthroughs so far, pretty good.

Didn't download it. Don't like watermarks. It'll be worth the wait, I'm sure.

I haven't downloaded it...I only have one thrice album tho.

Cool story, bro.

would that mean thrice will stay to their original release date?

Great news.
I did download the album but I have to say it's definitely incredible. For sure going to buy this.

Yes, Thrice thanked me as well. "You're welcome" gents.

This album doesn't have a bad song. So fucking good. Can't wait to get my hands on a physical copy.

So is it good?

yeah.
it's good.

The Weight is so good it should make every band alive consider giving up music

what does this album sound like?

I havent really listened to these guys since Artist in the Ambulance

The best description i've heard is Vheissu with a) more groove, b) more Earth, c) more Radiohead.

But idk mostly it's just fucking great.

^ That is good.

really

let's say airth

Seems like Thrice thanked many people. I have never heard of watermarked music until now. Lol

i didnt hear the elemental albums so saying it sounds like air or earth doesnt really help me much but ive heard vheissue a long time ago and know who radiohead are

pretty much what you'd expect them to say

watermarks are gay gonna wait that shit out

it's not like the watermarks make impossible to hear the song. it's only like 5 seconds once a song

can't even notice it in some songs tbh


album is like vheissu without the post-hardcore, didn't think i'd like it but it rawks

i said

FUCK THAT SHIT

At least they didn't pull a page from Metallica's book and denigrated their fans for downloading their music -- the same fans who have put them where they are.

watermarks are gay gonna wait that shit out

nah dude i'm pretty good on waiting when it comes to thrice

Im just getting into them so it's kinda easy for me.

At least they didn't pull a page from Metallica's book and denigrated their fans for downloading their music -- the same fans who have put them where they are.

or maybe they're just not douchebags

The fact that people are saying they have gone in the direction of either air or earth (or airth) pretty much points to the fact that they liked Vols 3 & 4 of The Alchemy Index better than the first 2 volumes. And yeah, they're right.

what do each of the elements represent?

i might give them a listen

Vol. 1 & 2 > Vol. 3 & 4.

Lady Radiator.

fire =?
water = ?
air = ?
earth = ?

dude theyre the elements they dont represent anything

Hahahah

? = the divisions of their last album

Their previous two studio albums comprised The Alchemy Index. Each album contains two of the four classical elements (Vol. I=Fire, II=Water, III=Air, and IV=Earth). They made each album "sound" like its corresponding element (e.g. Fire is sort of sludgy and wicked, Water is mostly ambient, Air has a lighter overall feel, and Earth is predominantly acoustic [that was a very brief synopsis]). They did different things while recording each volume, such as putting microphones in wooden boxes and burying them for Earth.

^ tl;dr amirite?

"Their previous two studio albums comprised The Alchemy Index. Each album contains two of the four classical elements (Vol. I=Fire, II=Water, III=Air, and IV=Earth). They made each album "sound" like its corresponding element (e.g. Fire is sort of sludgy and wicked, Water is mostly ambient, Air has a lighter overall feel, and Earth is predominantly acoustic [that was a very brief synopsis]). They did different things while recording each volume, such as putting microphones in wooden boxes and burying them for Earth.
"

Thank you

Ill take a ring...

4.5/5. in exile and beggars are best.

Not my favourite Thrice album but have to say the production on it just stellar.

You'd better send me a ring too. It might help me fight off the temptation.

congratulations i now christen fromtheinside, Shrapnel94 and BenedictVII the new Jonas Brothers.

I didn't download this. I'm awesome.

Jonas Beggars.

I shall resist...

It's growing on me, but I still dont see the fuss on this one.

me four!

edit: to resisting

it's beautiful, makes my ears very happy and they should be proud.

new ptw couldve probably gotten me through this, just dld tho i couldnt resist... god will be extra pissed now that ive been hearing theyre a "christian rock" band... wtf?

ever notice how Damrod's avatar blinks every once in a while?

oh it does to!!

I've heard that if you stare at it long enough, nothing happens.

what 1984 reference?

Beggars is their best since Vheissu.

derkchewie11, people are saying that "Doublespeak" is a 1984 reference, although it isn't really (doublethink was the term used in the novel). The term "doublespeak" was coined after Orwell published his novel...

I like how some people talk about Thrice's last two albums like red-headed bastard children.

so theres a song called doublespeak?

I usually listen to the leaks than pick up the album when it comes out... I love thrice so that's why I'm not going to download the leak and buy the album when it comes out. besides, they have a new tune coming to Guitar Hero this week. that will do.. for now.

Gotta wait this one out...it'll be worth it

i find the first two tracks to be weak. but i enjoy the next 3 ill have to sit down and listen to the whole thing sometime. i do hear a lot of the air /radiohead in it

download took one minute

eh .

i didnt even know it was leaked tbh. Thrice were cool about it though, cant wait to hear the album.

listened to the Indexes

so far


water>fire = wind> earth

water > fire = wind > earth is my exact opinion as well.

"The Weight" sounds just like a song off In Rainbows until it gets Thrice brootal.

The Weight is arguably the best song they've ever written imho

I like "Circles" more, and you can't beat "The Whaler" or "Paper Tigers"

its air WTF is this wind bullshit this isnt captain planet

Is the weight from the new album?


Listening to the water index reminds me so much of Kid A

did you learn that at theacademy

Yeah I like Circles a lot better then The Weight, but Circles is as far as I have got to, so onward to more listening.

Shit lucidity is right. Well its close enough!

http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=2849A1D429A19ABD

Haven't heard any watermarking and I'm nearly done with a song.

Scratch that. Just not a watermark in At The Last.

Otisbum you made it too easy I couldn't resist the youtube link.

August 11!!!!!

ill be able to listen to it lots..... thats awesome

Listen to Chan The Great Exchange all you foooolssssss!

Being good sports about about it, don't you think?