The End Is the Beginning Is the End
The Smashing Pumpkins · 1997
33 min · 5 tracks · alternative rock
A haunting blend of alternative rock and electronic elements, encapsulating a sense of impending doom and introspection.
Why this album works
The track gained significant attention as part of the soundtrack for the film 'Batman & Robin', leading to commercial success by reaching number one on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. Its unique blend of rock and electronic elements paved the way for future collaborations with remix artists, showcasing the band's willingness to experiment beyond traditional rock confines.
- Best for
- steady pacing for deep focus introspective listening during solitude haunting soundscapes for contemplation
- Context
- Released on April 4, 1997, this single marked The Smashing Pumpkins' foray into the world of film soundtracks, following their critically acclaimed double album 'Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness.' At this point, the band was navigating a peak in popularity while exploring new sonic territories influenced by electronic music, as they prepared for their next studio album.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Moby· Green Day· Beck· Linkin Park· Lana Del Rey· Tori Amos· Nine Inch Nails· Sonic Youth
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The End Is the Beginning Is the End (Stuck in the Middle With Fluke vox mix) Standout 6:47
- 2 The End Is the Beginning Is the End (Stuck in the Middle With Fluke alternative mix) 5:41
- 3 The End Is the Beginning Is the End (Rabbit in the Moon’s Melancholy & the Infinite Madness mix) Standout 9:29
- 4 The End Is the Beginning Is the End (Hallucination’s Gotham Ghetto Beats) Standout 6:18
- 5 The End Is the Beginning Is the End (Rabbit in the Moon’s Infinite radio edit) 5:14
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