Deadbolt (Thrice song)
"Deadbolt" is a song by the American post-hardcore band Thrice, featured as the fifth track on the band's 2002 studio album The Illusion of Safety. One of the band's best-known songs, "Deadbolt" is a merger of post-hardcore and pop-punk.
| "Deadbolt" | |
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| Song by Thrice | |
| from the album The Illusion of Safety | |
| Released | February 5, 2002 |
| Recorded | July 2001 |
| Studio | Salad Days, Beltsville, Maryland |
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| Length | 2:24 3:00 (with interlude) |
| Label | Sub City |
| Composer(s) | Thrice |
| Lyricist(s) | Dustin Kensrue |
| Producer(s) | Brian McTernan |
| Music video | |
| "Deadbolt" on YouTube | |
Upon The Illusion of Safety's release, "Deadbolt" was positively reviewed by critics, who commented on its hooks, high energy and technical riffs. It also became a "word-of-mouth hit" for the band and is a heavily requested fan favourite at the band's live performances; while a music video was produced, it was never released as a single. Despite the song's popularity, the members of Thrice generally disliked the song during their initial existence, and resisted playing it live due to the incessant demand for the song at their shows. Over time, the band warmed up to the song's popularity and since Thrice's reunion in 2015 the song has been played more often; the band have even sold t-shirts joking about the popularity of "Deadbolt" as official merchandise.