first off, the only reason that thrice was saying they sold out was because for years they preached about staying true to their music and not signing on with a bigger label for more money, that they were just in it for the music, yada, yada, yada, which is great. then they went and signed with a bigger label. which is also good, they've got more exposure, better means to reach the public with their music, which is all great, what band wouldn't want it? He's just saying that they acted slightly hypocritical after signing with a big label. Having said that, I think the bottom line is not which label they're playing under, how much they're getting, where they're appearing, the bottom line is that they're still making the music that THEY want to make, and not allowing themselves to become yet another packaged marketing ploy masquerading as an indie band to make more money. So long as they steer clear of that, they're still a great band, and they still have their integrety more or less in tact.
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