What makes The Cost by The Frames notable?

'The Cost' received critical acclaim and helped solidify The Frames' status within the indie music scene, particularly in Ireland. The album features 'Falling Slowly', which garnered an Academy Award for Best Original Song, significantly boosting the band's profile and leading to wider recognition internationally. 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'.