Thrice make the short list of groups most responsible for boldly redrawing post-hardcore's stylistic and emotional boundaries. Emerging from SoCal's late-'90s punk scene, the quartet distinguished themselves with their well-seasoned blend of songcraft, rhythmic intricacy, and lyrics examining the subtleties of existentialism. Reflecting a broad scope of influences including experimental rock and even folk, their music finds its complement in the commanding range of singer and songwriter Dustin Kensrue, who alternates effortlessly between hardcore scowl and Thom Yorke-style falsetto.