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.
Beautiful Record. Great Album, Great Song After Great Song. Brings Back Lots Of Good Memories. Been Waiting For This. The Sound Is Superb. The Packaging Was Great And Arrived Really Quick. Glad I Got A Copy.
Thomas
November 26, 2023
Everything about this vinyl is superb! Amazing music lovely artwork and amazing photos of the band! Truly awesome product
John "DonDo"
November 21, 2023
Sounds as good as the first day. Re-listening to this made me appreciate it even more. Banger after banger. ;) Love the clear vinyl. It is my first "special color" vinyl. Sounds great. Loved the packaging as well. takes ya back to the days to when buying new music was also about reading the lyrics, linear notes, thanks, etc.... Awesome.
B.P.
November 15, 2023
BTCS is iconic and I’m glad to finally own a legendary piece of DMB’s history! The clear vinyl is beautiful! I couldn’t stop staring at it! The sound clarity is beyond. Shipping was quick - this arrived much faster than I anticipated. Overall - a great buying experience for a classic album that I’ll enjoy forever.
Mike
November 15, 2023
Vinyl came packaged well in a sturdy vinyl mailer box. No damage, creases, or seam splits. I purchased 3 versions, with the intent of having the black variant as the one I play, so I have not opened the packaging yet on this variant.