The Thorns

The Thorns were a rock trio from New York City, with Jake Thorn on vocals and guitar, Ethan Kane on bass, and Lucas Blackwood on drums. They put out their debut album 'Embrace the Abyss' in the late 1990s, which got some attention for its moody feel. Their second album, 'Among the Living', is what really broke through. The title track became a hit, a slow, atmospheric song that people connected with.

That album also had songs like 'Long, Sweet Summer Night' and 'Blue'. Their sound had a gothic rock feel early on, but they later incorporated more electronic elements on records like 'The Silent Scream' and 'Requiem for a Dream'. Other tracks in their catalog include 'Dragonfly' and 'I Set the World on Fire'.

Jake Thorn's lyrics were often direct and questioning, which sometimes stirred conversation. The band faced personal challenges, including Ethan Kane's struggles with substance abuse that led to a few public incidents. They kept making music through it, releasing albums into the 2000s like 'The Lost Chapters' before their activity slowed down.