I’m not going to prevaricate. I love a lot of diverse music. But, for whatever reason, Thrice has always struck a chord with me. Lyrics are of paramount consequence when I’m choosing a song. I can’t listen to all of the new-age rap music because of the horrendous lyrics (there’s a colossal opinion for ya’ll). I was fortunate enough to get Dustin Kensrue’s (the lead singer of Thrice) new solo CD entitled Please Come Home almost two months before it was released! I know… I’m the man.
If you bought the CD yesterday it also came with three Christmas song covers which he did for the Holidays. It’s like winning a million dollars and then them telling you that there’s a car parked out back and the keys are in it.
I’ve had this album for a total of 12 hours and I’ve already listened to it four times (no, really) all the way through. It is truly incredible; an epic decision in my life. The music is so much different than anything that Thrice would produce, but the lyrics are Thrice-esque—I guess this would have something to do with Dustin writing the lyrics for both…
The track listing is as follows:
Track 1: I Knew You Before
Track 2: Pistol
Track 3: I Believe
Track 4: Please Come Home
Track 5: Blood & Wine
Track 6: Consider the Ravens
Track 7: Weary Saints
Track 8: Blanket of Ghosts
The three special holiday tracks are:
Track 9: Please Come Home for Christmas
Track 10: Go Tell It on the Mountains
Track 11: Silent Night
Thus far, I would have to say that “Pistol” has been my favorite. It’s genius, and I won’t ruin it by attempting to describe it. It’s not just a love song, folks.
This CD has been on my mind for a while and I wanted to publish a blog on this subject so I will be able to reminisce and remember the passion I first had for this album. Go buy it, now—well, when it comes out. Cheers.
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