Before...But Longer

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Before...But Longer
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Release Date
1 January 2000
The Czars' debut full-length release on Robin Guthrie and Simon Raymonde's (of the Coceteau Twins) Bella Union imprint is a stunning, rocking electro-folk album of controlled restraint. Vocalist and chief songwriter John Grant's emotional lyrics and singing style evoke a dark, poetic imagery throughout the album's 11 tracks. One of the standout tracks is "Val," where Grant sings a brittle, deep-throated ode to emptiness. With Paula Frazer, of Tarnation, providing backup vocals against Grant's commanding inflections, the album burns slowly through t… read more
The Czars' debut full-length release on Robin Guthrie and Simon Raymonde's (of the Coceteau Twins) Bella Union imprint is a stunning, rocki… read more
The Czars' debut full-length release on Robin Guthrie and Simon Raymonde's (of the Coceteau Twins) Bella Union imprint is a stunning, rocking electro-folk album of controlled r… read more

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Track number Play Loved Track name Artist name Buy Options Duration Listeners
1 Play track Val
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 5:11 5,438 listeners
2 Play track Concentrate
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 4:45 4,490 listeners
3 Play track Get Used To It
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 3:40 3,966 listeners
4 Any Younger
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 2,279 listeners
5 Play track Gangrene
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 5:10 2,205 listeners
6 Stay
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 5:13 1,960 listeners
7 Play track Dave's Dream
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 3:49 3,383 listeners
8 What I Can Do For You
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 5:43 1,786 listeners
9 Play track Zippermouth
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 6:56 1,758 listeners
10 Pressure
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 4:38 1,686 listeners
11 Play track Leavin' On Your Mind
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 3:30 5,097 listeners

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The Czars were an indie rock band which formed in 1994 in Denver, Colorado. They were led by John Grant (vocals) and Chris Pearson (bass). The band split around 2004. The band started in May 1994 when vocalist John Grant and bassist Chris Pearson had a chance meeting at Rock Island, a club in Denver’s lower downtown warehouse district. It took over a year to pull a complete band together and play their first show. The early years were slow, but recording began with local music icon Bob Ferbrache in 1995, who produced the first two albums. Contrary to press releases, the band actuall… read more
The Czars were an indie rock band which formed in 1994 in Denver, Colorado. They were led by John Grant (vocals) and Chris Pearson (bass). The band split around 2004. The band started in Ma… read more
The Czars were an indie rock band which formed in 1994 in Denver, Colorado. They were led by John Grant (vocals) and Chris Pearson (bass). The band split around 2004. The band started in May 1994 when vocalist John Grant and bassist Ch… read more

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