Thistle - The Small Hours
It’s not often that an indie band lasts as long as Thistle has; in fact over these past fifteen years of playing together Thistle has not only grown close as individuals and friends but as a musical outfit. Tweaking their craft with each and every release, Thistle has long been a band that I’ve followed and adored. As one of the giant groups favored on one of my most loved indie labels, Tiberius Records which was formed by the fine gents in the band, Thistle nurses a sound that is similar to the Athens, GA rock sound of the ’90s. “The Small Hours” finds the group embracing a cognizant approach to guitar-centric indie rock with experimental soundscapes building up to a crescendo throughout. From a mixing perspective, this is one of the more interesting albums I’ve heard a rock group produce this year. Thistle proves that despite a lengthy timeline they can still produce something fresh and expansive.
