Before The End Begins by Thirdimension - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

The first two albums by Swedish indie outfit Thirdimension had the epic bombast of OK Computer-era Radiohead leavened with some of the pop suss of Coldplay and the other Radiohead-lite bands that followed: solid, ambitious stuff, but with just a whiff of pretension. The knowledge that the band's third album was recorded in a cathedral would normally lead one to worry that the band had tipped over the edge into Simple Minds-style self-parody, but as it turns out, the largely acoustic Before the End Begins is Thirdimension's most appealing album yet. The unplugged arrangements let most of the hot air out of the songs, and lead singer Björn Stegmann's occasionally mannered vocals sound more relaxed than ever. The reverb-heavy setting also gives the songs a bit more breathing room. That said, it's undeniable that the album's highlights are the oddball covers, of Jefferson Airplane's "3/5 of a Mile in 10 Seconds" and an unexpectedly effective mash-up of Blue Öyster Cult's "Don't Fear the Reaper" (sans cowbell, sadly) and the Posies' "Dream All Day." Still, fans will appreciate hearing these stripped-down versions of favorites like "Sore Lips" and "Mondaymachine," and those who found the band's first two albums too epic for their taste may well be charmed by the lowered sense of importance on this more intimate release.
© Stewart Mason /TiVo

1. We're Not Gonna Take It

by Thirdimension

Primary Artist: Thirdimension; Main Performer
Composer: Thirdimension; Composer
Music Publisher: Parasol Records; Other

2. Over

by Thirdimension

Primary Artist: Thirdimension; Main Performer
Composer: Thirdimension; Composer
Music Publisher: Parasol Records; Other

3. She's Gone

by Thirdimension

Primary Artist: Thirdimension; Main Performer
Composer: Thirdimension; Composer
Music Publisher: Parasol Records; Other

4. MondayMachine

by Thirdimension

Primary Artist: Thirdimension; Main Performer
Composer: Thirdimension; Composer
Music Publisher: Parasol Records; Other

5. 3/5 of A Mile In 10 Seconds

by Thirdimension

Primary Artist: Thirdimension; Main Performer
Composer: Thirdimension; Composer
Music Publisher: Parasol Records; Other

6. Sore Lips

by Thirdimension

Primary Artist: Thirdimension; Main Performer
Composer: Thirdimension; Composer
Music Publisher: Parasol Records; Other

7. The Only Healer

by Thirdimension

Primary Artist: Thirdimension; Main Performer
Composer: Thirdimension; Composer
Music Publisher: Parasol Records; Other

8. If This World Could Only See

by Thirdimension

Primary Artist: Thirdimension; Main Performer
Composer: Thirdimension; Composer
Music Publisher: Parasol Records; Other

9. Don't Fear The Reaper/Dream All Day

by Thirdimension

Primary Artist: Thirdimension; Main Performer
Composer: Thirdimension; Composer
Music Publisher: Parasol Records; Other

10. This Time

by Thirdimension

Primary Artist: Thirdimension; Main Performer
Composer: Thirdimension; Composer
Music Publisher: Parasol Records; Other

11. Where The Kids Try To Be Cool

by Thirdimension

Primary Artist: Thirdimension; Main Performer
Composer: Thirdimension; Composer
Music Publisher: Parasol Records; Other

12. Last Real People

by Thirdimension

Primary Artist: Thirdimension; Main Performer
Composer: Thirdimension; Composer
Music Publisher: Parasol Records; Other

13. Save Me

by Thirdimension

Primary Artist: Thirdimension; Main Performer
Composer: Thirdimension; Composer
Music Publisher: Parasol Records; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

13 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

51 minutes and 24 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 750x750 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative & Indie, Alternative, Indie Rock, Worldwide, Europe

Label

Hidden Agenda Records

Music Distribution Service

Unknown

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Feb 19, 2007

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

795306508625