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I always worry about a band that is forced to move up an album's release date, mostly because these dates are set for good reason.  Thrice's newest album, Beggars, however is doing well despite its untimely internet leak.  It's kind of like Christmas came early.  

The most interesting part of the album, as a whole, is the amount of piano.

On one such piano driven track, "Wood & Fire," the chorus contains a harmony, reminiscent of 70s southern rock.  And somehow the melodious track flows seamlessly into straight-up post-hardcore, complete with the heavy guitar that Thrice is known for.  

The album ebbs and flows with an uncanny smoothness.  

It's great album with an excellent title/ending track, on which Teppei absolutely rips it up, making up for a noticeable absence on much of the album.  A