Common Existence
Although the left-field success of 2001’s Full Collapse earned New Jersey post-hardcore outfit Thursday a trip to the majors, the band never seemed likely to cross over. By the time “Understanding In A Car Crash” gave the nascent screamo scene its first anthem, Thursday had already moved on to something more nuanced. W…
Is screamo dead? Some might hope so. Screamo royalty Thursday have seen more drama than Eastenders in the past few years, but they're back to prove it's not over yet.
Although initially a leading light in the screamo/post-hardcore scene, Thursday began to transcend that movement in 2006, when A City by the Light Divided introduced an emphasis on dynamics and melodic nuance to the band's sound.
The album is tremendously affecting, but it’s also the first time a Thursday release isn’t an unambiguous improvement on its predecessor.
Thursday - Common Existence review: Combining their post-hardcore sound with a touch of the mainstream & a little experimentation, this should satisfy both older & newer Thursday fans. But will it demand the multiple listens required to grow on others?<script src=