Beggars

ALTERNATE VERSIONS: THRICE- ALL THE WORLD IS MAD

The impact live versions can have over a studio version is quite significant. Often times the studio version, while it still has the deep thought, feeling, and emotion it’s usually too compressed and the mix can make things feel strange. While the live version has a more enigmatic feel and a more raw sound.

Thrice is a band that when you see and hear live it takes things to a different level. Their studio albums have all had different vibes to them and it makes for a great listening experience. One album in particular, Beggars, took me a bit to get into when it first came out but, then seeing them live and playing a slew of songs from said album changed it all. One of those songs has always stuck in my mind and it’s quite fitting for the state of the world we live in now. “All The World Is Mad” is the first song on Beggars and fifteen years later still sounds as alive as ever.

This live version of “All The World Is Mad” is from their “farewell” tour back in 2012. It’s an electric and excellent version of an already great song. And in a personal side note, this song needs to be played live more!! Enjoy!

Thrice- All The World Is Mad (Live 2012: San Diego):

Thrice- All The World Is Mad (Album Version):

Title Tracks: Thrice

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Thrice is one of those bands that has never played it safe. They’ve always had a vision and direction that they wanted to go and they went for it. No matter what, they stayed true to themselves and delivered the goods time after time. Throughout their 20 plus year career, Thrice has made some very profound albums that have shaped many peoples musical stories. I still remember hearing Illusion Of Safety way back when, and how that left an impact on me and started to change up what I was listening to at the time.

 

Identity Crisis:

 

 
The Artist In The Ambulance:

 

 

Beggars:

 

Album Rank: Thrice

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In anticipation of Thrice’s new album coming out in May, I thought it would be a great time to do an album rank of their catalog. Here are their albums from not their best to the best.

Beggars:

 

Major Minor:

 

Alchemy Index Vol III & IV:

 

Alchemy Index Vol I & II:

 

Identity Crisis:

 

To Be Everywhere Is To Be Nowhere:

 

Illusion Of Safety:

 

The Artist and The Ambulance:

 

Vheissu: