THRICE • The Illusion of Safety (Reissue) • LP • Pre-Order

Hopeless Records
Release date: 12. December 2025

Repress of the 20th Anniversary Vinyl Edition with Bonus Track – 2025 Version in Yellow (Limited to 1,500 Worldwide).

The 2025 repress celebrates the legacy of this emo/post-hardcore classic by once again including the bonus B-side “That Hideous Strength” on vinyl.

"The Illusion of Safety" is the groundbreaking post-hardcore album by Thrice, delivering a furious blend of punk and metal infused with exceptional lyricism and musical prowess. The band wrote two songs per month leading up to the recording sessions in July 2001 with producer Brian McTernan (Converge, Hot Water Music) at Salad Days Studios.

This is a one-of-a-kind record—raw, ambitious, and authentic to the underground scene. It became an instant cornerstone of 21st-century post-hardcore and has aged far better than many of its imitators. The album captures its era perfectly while remaining timeless, offering new layers to discover with every listen—not just a nostalgic throwback.

From all-ages punk/hardcore clubs in Orange County, California, to headlining the world’s biggest rock festivals and venues, The Illusion of Safety was the catalyst for Thrice’s rise to prominence. Even 20 years and ten albums later, fans still shout for “Deadbolt” at every show—a testament to the lasting impact of an album that helped define the screamo/post-hardcore era.