P2 - Patron Only Q&A Episode. I feel emotionally, it's a very important band for me. I was lucky enough to have the singer Mathew [Caws] on my podcast (opens in new tab), and he's just amazing. Never have I had a problem finding meaning in Dustin's lyrics, nor was I ever bothered by their Christian influence. Dont get me wrong, calls for love and consideration for the civil rights of the low and truly oppressed is very noble, and we Christians must be living representatives of hope and acceptance in Christ. Taking one step forward, two steps back, -Dustin Kensrue/Thrice, The Long Defeat. Log in. Not only did he get himself through a messy divorce, but he also spent time in jail after refusing to pay his court-ordered alimony. Most people would know the It's My Life song, that No Doubt would cover and that became another big hit again. On April 21, 2015, Kensrue released his fourth solo project, Carry the Fire,[14] which includes the song "Back to Back". Heres how it works. "Yeah, it's an '80s kind of pop band, that made very smart, catchy music. Is it unusual to acquire a special respect and affinity for the composer who reflects a personal conviction shared by the listener? I grew up in a church not unlike Mars Hill but instead of rejecting it and turning to modern books, I turned to old books and God both deconstructed and rebuilt at once. So, I've been a fan of Thrice since 2003, spoke with Dustin many times throughout this period and I've had a feeling for years that he was starting to go down this road, but reading this and learning this and finally accepting it is ABSOLUTELY HEARTBREAKING on a deep level for me.I think that any Christian who found Thrice can join me in saying it is music felt in the depths of one's soul and spirit in a way that maybe nothing else ever has. @Thrice. I hope to see them when they come to Germany later this year, unless Corona has other plans "All of the woods already rotting, though you've made it gleam.You've painted every shortcut,Concealed each crooked seam.But every flaw will be revealed, Each imperfection shown.Oh I can hear the wind howlAnd the timber groan"Very sad and ironic indeed. It would be a hard one to live without". This comes in addition to online counseling and continued efforts to creatively present hope and raise awareness. "I'd never listened to Radiohead, I was into mostly a bunch of punk stuff at the time, so that was coming from a different place and it became very influential. Its not always easy to talk about a loved one who has cancer, but Dukes of Hazzard actor John Schneider did exactly that back in May. I went inside, it was just stuck in my head, and I was like 'that's weird', and then they've become one of my very favourite bands now. It's worse than I thought. Let this be a lesson. Though you are a Christian, your music hasnt ever been direct about that. Ive been a fan of Dustin and Thrice for a long time. Schneider told Closer Weekly last month that his wife was doing much better. "She's doing great," he admitted to the . Did that darker time in your faith come out in any of the bands earlier albums? I hesitate to say certain names just because they become like fighting words or divisive things, but generally stuff that would fall more in a Calvinistic scheme than an Armenian one. Im not sure I have a goal of writing this or that song, I just write about whatever is important to me and my personality is very black and white, big picture questions are what interest me. The harmonica-swept locomotion steamroll of "I Knew You Before" clues listeners in straightaway that Thrice frontman Dustin Kensrue wanted to release an album separate from his main gig for good reason. From their humble beginnings as a fiery post-hardcore outfit to a band that aren't afraid to experiment with Radiohead-esque soundscapes, jazz-inspired concepts and, at times, odd-metered prog-riffage, Thrice has become one of the most exciting modern rock bands on the road today. "We were initially going to go into finishing those songs and some other songs and make a companion piece to Horizons / East, but that is going to be much later now, and it will probably be stuff that wasn't even part of this first session. Just nonsensical to rip up the truth for your own need to be able to tick every box as "acceptable to me". That will just come across as a platitude or a clich. Around the 45 minute mark of this podcast, his view on Scripture is troubling. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Dustin M Kensrue, Douglas Kensrue, Dustin Michael Kensrue and Douglas M Kensrue are some of the alias or nicknames that Dustin has used. Finally, I was literally at Starbucks [Laughs] one day and they used to give these little cards out and there would be a download for a song, so I thought I'd check it out. I just love his music. Then some of the reformed stuff was going on when I wrote Beggars so you see that kind of reflected on that record, like in The Great Exchange.. For work these days, Dustin is a Principal at Business As Usual . In fact, they took matters into their own hands. What is it that has driven the band to change so much over the years? Maybe God wants Dustin to struggle more with these issues and questions. Im looking for a way out," says Kensrue. And yet, I found myself deeply disappointed by the tone and direction of his Twitter page. I try to be an artist who aspires to find hope even in dark places: If Im down, I dont want to bring people down to that place with me. Many will grow frustrated with the imperfect disciple, but may we never lose sight of the True and Living Christ! It's so sad. Most of this article is jumping to some pretty extreme conclusions based on some short tweets, going far beyond the actual words of Dustin to interpreting what is implied by them, and even accusing him of not being a Christian anymore. Probably not the best tactic on my end. So, in the same way we have good reason, I would say, to trust that God is who He says He is revealed in scripture, but were not always going to have every answer to every question. "The next two records were given to me on a tape. There's so many different textures, ins and outs and transitions, it's kinda endlessly interesting. Can you link me some things about his "descent"? I mean Plato claimed by reason (though by strange logic) that God didn't author evil almost 2500 years ago. Florida Gov. Maybe Ill just skip it and stick to the Vheissu days! You guys are huge supporters of Invisible Children, which has recently gotten a lot of notoriety and controversy. [16], In 2011, Kensrue became a deacon of the Mars Hill Church plant in Orange County, and in 2012 Mars Hill announced that Kensrue would become the worship leader for the campus located in Bellevue, Washington, and be involved in coordinating worship music across their churches. Just listen to "The Grey" and you can see his descent into postmodern idealism among other things. The last time we sat down with Dustin, he explained that Thrice had set up a new space, which would serve as Thrice HQ, becoming the centre of the band's universe for writing, recording and rehearsals. The song on there, or maybe it's on their next record [2005's The Weight Is A Gift], Always Love, Hate Will Get You Every Time; it seems so trite, but in the context of the song it really works, and it feels like it matters and it's a real thing". Born In Orange County, California, United States Dustin Kensrue (born November 18, 1980) is the vocalist, lyricist, and rhythm guitarist in the Orange County post-hardcore quartet Thrice, as well as a solo artist. [8], On October 1, 2013, Kensrue released his third studio album The Water & the Blood, [9] which includes the song "It's Not Enough" and "Grace Alone". The Dukes of Hazzard actor and his then-fiance had a robust plan in place. @carrythefirepod. I don't recognize most of these, but just looking through some of the summaries and comments on Amazon for a few of the selections that were clearly associated with the songs that bothered me the most on my first listen, it's not an encouraging list of influences. When asked about whether or not fans could expect a heavier direction for the hotly anticipated Horizons / West, the frontman explained that the album was in the very early stages and wasn't giving too much away in terms of the tone of the album, saying, "I really don't know yet. It's such a cool guitar record. I didn't know any punk bands or whatever, but I thought the name was rad and that one looked cool, so I picked it up. I feel emotionally, it's a very important band for me. Agreed, and thanks for posting this. As if he wants to keep his Christian audience, maybe. I haven't even purchased Thrice's new album; I can't bring myself to listen to the songs and lyrics he has written. I think that's because - like you said - his lyricism and song writing talent is unmatched in his generation.I don't mean to offend you but from my perspective, I see the biblically inspired lyrics similarly to those inspired by mythology, like Daedalus or Melting Point Of Wax. From his "favourite heavy record of all-time" to Radiohead, Talk Talk, Tom Waits and The National. But they ended up making these two records that are six tracks long and they are just atmospheric and gorgeous. It's such a great record to just chill and listen to. I had it in my car and for the whole week, it was all I listened to. DeSantis posted a video thanking people for sending their thoughts and . I think this one stings more because Dustin seemed to be pretty much the antithesis of the "young, hip worship pastor" who sang the same vapid lyrics of generalized hope, faith, victory, power, etc that much of the Christian music scene seems to be filled with. [citation needed], On October 14, 2008, Kensrue said this on the official Thrice website - "I just finished my Christmas record. "I'd say that this record is my favourite heavy music record of all time. Even if they dont get it right away they have the patience to wait until they do. We connect brands with social media talent to create quality sponsored content. Well thought out. "I feel like some of these aren't obscure enough, but they are impactful for me. So, yeah, that was very influential to me and meant I could get into a lot more music". It was Kensrues bold and slightly veiled case for Driscolls resignation that drove the final nail through the heart of a pastor who was himself undone by his own blind ambition and thorny disposition. Upcoming Birthday Currently, Dustin Kensrue is 42 years, 0 months and 20 days old. 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