Before These Crowded Streets is the third studio album by Grammy award-winning rock band, Dave Matthews Band. Originally released in spring of 1998, the album received both critical and commercial success. Dethroning the Titanic soundtrack, which sat atop the Billboard 200 for 16 consecutive weeks, Before These Crowded Streets was certified triple-platinum and began the band’s impressive streak of six No. 1 albums in a row. The LA Times said: On this album, the band places an even higher premium on musical proficiency. Songs such as “Rapunzel” and “The Stone” are built around vertiginous polyrhythms and serpentine riffs that dart around Matthew’s clenched vocals, yet always manage to lock into an enjoyable groove.
The band continues to play a majority of the songs from this album in their nightly sets while on tour as it’s been a favorite among fans for over two decades. The 25th anniversary edition comes as a standard black 2LP vinyl with an exclusive new booklet featuring rare photos. Lacquers cut by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering.
Track Listing:
Side A:
1. Pantala Naga Pampa
2. Rapunzel
3. The Last stop
4. Don’t Drink The Water
Side B:
1. Stay (Wasting Time)
2. Halloween
3. The Stone
Side C:
1. Crush
2. The Dreaming Tree
Side D:
1. Pig
2. Spoon
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Before These Crowded Streets is the third studio album by Grammy award-winning rock band, Dave Matthews Band. Originally released in spring of 1998, the album received both critical and commercial success. Dethroning the Titanic soundtrack, which sat atop the Billboard 200 for 16 consecutive weeks, Before These Crowded Streets was certified triple-platinum and began the band’s impressive streak of six No. 1 albums in a row. The LA Times said: On this album, the band places an even higher premium on musical proficiency. Songs such as “Rapunzel” and “The Stone” are built around vertiginous polyrhythms and serpentine riffs that dart around Matthew’s clenched vocals, yet always manage to lock into an enjoyable groove.
The band continues to play a majority of the songs from this album in their nightly sets while on tour as it’s been a favorite among fans for over two decades. The 25th anniversary edition comes as a standard black 2LP vinyl with an exclusive new booklet featuring rare photos. Lacquers cut by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering.
Track Listing:
Side A:
1. Pantala Naga Pampa
2. Rapunzel
3. The Last stop
4. Don’t Drink The Water
Side B:
1. Stay (Wasting Time)
2. Halloween
3. The Stone
Side C:
1. Crush
2. The Dreaming Tree
Side D:
1. Pig
2. Spoon
Max purchase of 4 per customer.
Out of stock? Get notified when this item is restocked.
First one came warped. Customer service was accommodating and sent out a fresh one After I sent video proof. Second was flawless
Eli Stinger
November 22, 2023
My pressing is very very good. I really enjoy the soundstage presented in this release. The separation of all the instruments makes it feel like listening to this album again for the first time. Truly a masterpiece of music!
Josh D
November 17, 2023
Somehow this pressing of BTCS is even better than the original. My copy is flawless and sounds fantastic from start to finish. The sound created from this is even better than the high resolution version. Dead silent vinyl, dynamic, and full bodied sound with high range sparkle. A must for every DMB fan.
Matt Domasiewicz
November 15, 2023
Overall album is great. Side C starts off with some static in the beginning of Crush that i can't seem to get rid of, but otherwise plays well. Gatefold/sleeve in great condition. Awesome to finally have a pressing of this amazing album.
Andrew Turnbull
November 15, 2023
Hearing this album on vinyl has made me fall in love with it all over again. Musicianship is outstanding. This is DMB at the peak of their powers.