Thrice - Horizons/West (2025)


Horizons/West is a powerful, tension-rich chapter in Thrice’s evolution, delivering brooding atmospheres, stark dynamics, and poetic introspection in equal measure. From the slow-burn build of “Blackout” through the rawer aggression of “Gnash” and the crystalline introspection of “Albatross,” the album navigates light and shadow with precision. Kensrue’s voice shifts between vulnerable falsetto and weathered grit, while the band’s instrumentation weaves electronics, post-rock textures, and hard rock heft into a cohesive sonic landscape. The closer, “Unitive/West,” offers a meditative, spiritual coda—restful but unresolved, a fitting end to the album’s arc. Overall, Horizons/West stands as one of Thrice’s most assured post-hiatus records—a balance of ambition, maturity, and raw emotional force.




Genre: Alternative rock
Country: US

Final Verdict: 66% (Good Album)
Yearly Ranking: 176th / 667

Highlight: Distant Suns


Made me think of:
Manchester Orchestra
Alexisonfire
Thursday

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