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Before Everything & After

MxPx · 2003

47 min · 16 tracks · punk

Energetic punk melodies collide with introspective lyrics, encapsulating youthful angst and resilience.

Why this album works

Best for
steady, consistent energy levels short, punchy listening sessions reflective moments of introspection
Context
Released in 2003, 'Before Everything & After' was MxPx's sixth studio album, following their 2000 release 'The Ever Passing Moment'. At this point in their career, MxPx had already established themselves as a prominent band in the punk rock scene, navigating a time of musical evolution while maintaining their signature sound.
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Before Everything & After is an album by MxPx, released in 2003. Energetic punk melodies collide with introspective lyrics, encapsulating youthful angst and resilience. This album marked a return to form for MxPx, receiving positive reviews and helping them solidify their place in the pop-punk landscape. The single 'Everything Sucks (When You’re Gone)' garnered significant radio play and contributed to the band's ongoing influence on the genre during the early 2000s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Before Everything & After sound like?

Energetic punk melodies collide with introspective lyrics, encapsulating youthful angst and resilience. Rooted in punk.

What makes Before Everything & After by MxPx notable?

This album marked a return to form for MxPx, receiving positive reviews and helping them solidify their place in the pop-punk landscape. The single 'Everything Sucks (When You’re Gone)' garnered significant radio play and contributed to the band's ongoing influence on the genre during the early 2000s. Released in 2003, 'Before Everything & After' was MxPx's sixth studio album, following their 2000 release 'The Ever Passing Moment'. At this point in their career, MxPx had already established themselves as a prominent band in the punk rock scene, navigating a time of musical evolution while maintaining their signature sound.

Who is Before Everything & After for?

Before Everything & After works well if you're into steady, consistent energy levels, short, punchy listening sessions and reflective moments of introspection.

How many songs are on Before Everything & After?

Before Everything & After has 16 tracks, running approximately 47 minutes.

Tracklist

16 tracks·47:12

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

  • 1 Before 0:19
  • 2 Play It Loud 3:42
  • 3 Well Adjusted Standout 3:37
  • 4 It’s Alright 3:00
  • 5 Brokenhearted 2:10
  • 6 First Day of the Rest of Our Lives Standout 3:00
  • 7 Everything Sucks (When You’re Gone) Standout 2:56
  • 8 Quit Your Life 3:35
  • 9 More Everything 2:51
  • 10 Kings of Hollywood 3:39
  • 11 The Capitol 2:49
  • 12 On the Outs 3:10
  • 13 Don’t Walk Away 3:59
  • 14 You Make Me, Me 3:05
  • 15 You’re Not Alone 3:39
  • 16 After 1:41

Release Date

January 1, 2003

Genre

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

47 min 12 sec