August and Everything After
Counting Crows · 1993
51 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · pop rock · post-grunge
Melancholic melodies intertwine with vivid storytelling, capturing the bittersweet essence of youth and longing.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady melodic journeys melancholic reflective moments narrative-driven listening experience
- Context
- Counting Crows released 'August and Everything After' as their debut album in September 1993, establishing them as a prominent voice in the alternative rock scene. The band, fronted by Adam Duritz, found immediate commercial success and critical acclaim, with the album's sound paving the way for the post-grunge movement that would dominate the following years.
- If you like
- alternative rock, pop rock, post-grunge
August and Everything After is an album by Counting Crows, released in 1993. Melancholic melodies intertwine with vivid storytelling, capturing the bittersweet essence of youth and longing. 'August and Everything After' debuted at number 4 on the Billboard 200 and produced the hit single 'Mr. Jones,' which reached the top charts and solidified the band's popularity. The album is often credited with influencing countless artists in the alternative rock genre and has remained a touchstone for introspective songwriting. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does August and Everything After sound like?
Melancholic melodies intertwine with vivid storytelling, capturing the bittersweet essence of youth and longing. Rooted in alternative rock and pop rock.
What makes August and Everything After by Counting Crows notable?
'August and Everything After' debuted at number 4 on the Billboard 200 and produced the hit single 'Mr. Jones,' which reached the top charts and solidified the band's popularity. The album is often credited with influencing countless artists in the alternative rock genre and has remained a touchstone for introspective songwriting. Counting Crows released 'August and Everything After' as their debut album in September 1993, establishing them as a prominent voice in the alternative rock scene. The band, fronted by Adam Duritz, found immediate commercial success and critical acclaim, with the album's sound paving the way for the post-grunge movement that would dominate the following years.
Who is August and Everything After for?
August and Everything After works well if you're into steady melodic journeys, melancholic reflective moments and narrative-driven listening experience.
How many songs are on August and Everything After?
August and Everything After has 11 tracks, running approximately 51 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Round Here Standout 5:31
- 2 Omaha 3:39
- 3 Mr. Jones Standout 4:32
- 4 Perfect Blue Buildings 5:00
- 5 Anna Begins Standout 4:31
- 6 Time and Time Again 5:14
- 7 Rain King 4:15
- 8 Sullivan Street 4:29
- 9 Ghost Train 4:02
- 10 Raining in Baltimore 4:41
- 11 A Murder of One 5:43
Release Date
September 14, 1993
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
51 min 44 sec
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