The Illusion of Safety (Thrice album)
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| Studio album by Thrice | ||||
| Released | February 5, 2002 | |||
| Recorded | July 2001 at Salad Days Studio, Beltsville, Maryland | |||
| Genre | Post-hardcore, emo, melodic hardcore | |||
| Length | 38:33 | |||
| Label | Sub City | |||
| Producer | Brian McTernan | |||
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| Pitchfork Media | (6.0/10) |
The Illusion of Safety is the second album by American rock band Thrice. The album was recorded in Beltsville, Maryland.
It was released in 2002 through Sub City Records. It is the last Thrice album released on the label before it was signed to Island Records. 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.
Between late June and mid-August, the group went on the 2002 edition of Warped Tour.
"The Illusion of Safety" received generally positive reviews, 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 emotive hardcore, and punk. The album was widely praised for its buzz-saw guitar riffs, lyrical depth and song structure.
All lyrics written by Dustin Kensrue; all music composed by Dustin Kensrue, Teppei Teranishi, Eddie Breckenridge and Riley Breckenridge.
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