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An End Has a Start

Editors · 2007

44 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock

Melancholic melodies intertwine with driving rhythms, creating a brooding yet anthemic soundscape that defines Editors' style.

Why this album works

'An End Has a Start' debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and received critical acclaim for its atmospheric production and introspective lyrics. The single 'Smokers Outside the Hospital Doors' became a staple of their live performances, further establishing the band's influence on the indie rock scene.
Best for
melancholic reflective moments driving emotional intensity steady pacing for focus
Context
Released as Editors' second album in 2007, 'An End Has a Start' followed their successful debut 'The Back Room.' This album solidified their place in the post-punk revival movement, showcasing a maturation in sound and lyrical depth as they navigated the pressures of fame.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Smokers Outside the Hospital Doors Standout 4:57
  • 2 An End Has a Start Standout 3:45
  • 3 The Weight of the World 4:18
  • 4 Bones 4:06
  • 5 When Anger Shows 5:45
  • 6 The Racing Rats Standout 4:17
  • 7 Push Your Head Towards the Air 5:44
  • 8 Escape the Nest 4:43
  • 9 Spiders 4:00
  • 10 Well Worn Hand 2:56

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