The Beginning Stages of...
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| Studio album by The Polyphonic Spree | ||||
| Released | May 2, 2002 (US) September 23, 2002 (UK) June 24, 2003 (US rerelease) |
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| Recorded | October 29, 2000 – October 31, 2000 | |||
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Pop Psychedelic pop |
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| Length | 68:24 | |||
| Label | Hollywood / Good Records | |||
| Producer | The Polyphonic Spree | |||
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Cover of UK release
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Alternative Cover of UK release
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Cover of 2004 US re-release
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| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 84/100 |
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| AllMusic |   |
| Entertainment Weekly | B |
| The Guardian |  |
| NME | 9/10 |
| Pitchfork Media | 6.1/10 |
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The Beginning Stages of... is the debut album from The Polyphonic Spree. The US re-release version of the album has both the original CD plus a bonus CD that features four alternate tracks and a music video for "Light and Day (Single Version)". The UK re-release is identical to the original release. The album is also available on gatefold vinyl.
All songs written by Tim DeLaughter.
Disc 1
Disc 2 See The Beginning Stages of... Live DVD, featuring Light and Day, Hanging Around, and Soldier Girl, plus additional clips, When The Sound Went Down, backstage and onstage photo galleries.
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