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Released 20 years ago

The Cost

The Frames · 2006

43 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock

Ethereal melodies intertwine with poignant lyrics, creating a reflective journey through love and loss.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady emotional progression throughout
  • reflective journey through loss
  • ethereal melodies for introspection
  • ideal for quiet evenings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer standalone singles

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'The Cost' was released in 2006, The Frames had already established themselves as a significant force in Irish alternative rock, following their acclaimed 2004 album 'Burn the Maps'. This release marked a period of increasing popularity for the band, especially after their collaboration with Glen Hansard on the Oscar-winning song 'Falling Slowly', which originated from the musical 'Once'.
Stylistic neighbors
The Swell Season· Damien Rice· Snow Patrol

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Song for Someone 5:36
  • 2 Falling Slowly 4:35
  • 3 People Get Ready 5:28
  • 4 Rise 3:26
  • 5 When Your Mind's Made Up 3:44
  • 6 Sad Songs 3:09
  • 7 The Cost 4:20
  • 8 True 5:14
  • 9 The Side You Never Get to See 3:40
  • 10 Bad Bone 4:42

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