Palms

"It's been over two decades since Californian stalwarts THRICE formed, and although they should need no introduction, in that time have released a hefty nine studio albums, proclaimed their faith to the wider world, been on hiatus and returned to their former glory with ease. Now, on their tenth record Palms, the quartet have merely followed-up where 2016's To Be Everywhere Is To Be Nowhere left off; decidedly honing their multi-faceted craft that relies heavily on brazen atmospheres and vivid, lyrical imagery ... While their tenth record does strive to only heighten an already bristling career, Palms feels like a stepping stone to their next chapter, wherever and whenever that may be".

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"Palms, despite all I've said so far, is not a bad album. But it is disappointing, and I've never really felt that way about a Thrice record before. Kensrue has discarded some of his more pointed religious lyrics in favor of generalities and vague maxims. At this point, I'm not sure which of those I'd prefer ... Thrice are still capable of great things. They demonstrate that many times on this record. But I realize now that I might be the one losing my faith".

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"When Thrice returned in 2016 from their short hiatus, the resulting comeback album retained a glimmer of recognizable spirit of their former post-hardcore selves, but signaled a shift toward midtempo, muscular hard rock. Two years later, on their tenth album Palms, the band took further steps in that direction, resulting in a subdued affair that offers just a few exciting moments, but is otherwise a bleak slog of introspective brow-furrowing ... Upon release, the band explained the album's title as a reference to the palms of one's hands, which, when open, can lead to acceptance and understanding of one another (versus the aggressive response of a fist). The sentiment is admirable, but the sonic execution needs further refinement to reflect the evolved optimism they seek to highlight".

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