Photo Finish, 2010

Slick hard-rock with tons of energy, drive and, yes, attitude. Lowcountry dumps the pop-punk influence of Envy’s debut in favour of a mix of southern rock and bluesy guitars, if still keeping a recognisable post-hardcore element. The vocals are always prominent, landing somewhere between Brandon Boyd and Daryl Palumbo – and that comparison works fairly well musically too, though it’s closer to Incubus on both counts.

Vagrant, 2009

Thrice follow up their conceptual Alchemy Index with a straightforward rock record, which in the post-hardcore world is usually code for a forgettable release. Not so here. The ten songs on Beggars are subtle and catchy, full of groove, drive, and undeniable soul.

Roadrunner, 2009

This is the sound of a band that has grown up whist retaining the passion, energy and beautiful vocal interplay that got them so much early recognition. A further, more fleshed-out push into post-hardcore.

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