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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