Major/Minor - Thrice
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  • Record Label: Vagrant
  • Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Post-Hardcore, Alternative Metal, Heavy Metal, Punk Revival, Screamo
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Sep 20, 2011
    100
    It is as exciting and enthralling a listen as anything Thrice have ever created. [Oct 2011, p.105]
  2. It's a take it or leave it, and for arguably the most consistent band in the scene over the last decade, Major/Minor is a triumph. What else and to whom do they need to prove anything anymore anyway?
  3. Sep 30, 2011
    60
    It ain't a perfect, cohesive statement, but Major/Minor packs too much power to be ignored.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. I feel like Thrice's music and I have grown up together. From the post-hardcore metal riffs and screaming angst I resonated with in high school to the earthy, powerful rock I love today, they've come a long way and never seem to second guess taking opportunities to experiment and evolve. While Beggars was a threshold-crossing step into a new sound that, while superb, had its share of rough edges, Major/Minor not only takes those new elements forward another few steps, but polishes that new sound to a brilliant shine. I almost dropped the score to 9 for the only flaw this album seems to have; While most albums tend to ebb and flow in terms of quality and intensity, Major/Minor delivers a consistence in energy and excellence from beginning to end that doesn't give any particular songs the chance to stand out. Nothing on this album can quality as "filler," and prolonged listening may cause it all to blur together a bit. However, can you really dock an album points for being just that good because you've come to expect less of the music industry by default? I can't; Thrice has earned this one. Give every song on this album its well deserved and individual attention, Major/Minor is a masterpiece. Expand
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  2. 10
    Thrice albums are the only releases in music that I truly look forward to each time, ever since I first got hooked all those years ago. This is no exception. 'Major/Minor' is an incredible album, and any self-respecting Thrice fan, or music fan, for that matter, should pick it up. At least give it a listen. It's well worth your time. Expand
    • 1 of 2 users said yes
  3. 10
    There is no doubt that this is one of the best albums ever created. The lyrical work and the tunes are stunning, not a shock coming from Thrice, as Dustin's lyrics are always deep and meaningful. Thrice must really have put their souls and effort into this masterpiece. The album is flawless Expand
    • 1 of 2 users said yes

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