The Beginning Stages of... | ||||
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Released | May 2, 2002 | |||
Recorded | October 29–31, 2000 | |||
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Length | 68:24 | |||
Label | Hollywood / Good | |||
Producer | The Polyphonic Spree | |||
The Polyphonic Spree chronology | ||||
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Singles from The Beginning Stages of... | ||||
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Source | Rating |
Metacritic | 84/100 [1] |
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Entertainment Weekly | B [3] |
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NME | 9/10 [5] |
Pitchfork | 6.1/10 [6] |
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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 the single version of "Light and Day". The UK re-release is identical to the original release. The album is also available on gatefold vinyl.
All songs written by Tim DeLaughter. [10]
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.
Chart (2002–2003) | Peak position |
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Irish Albums (IRMA) [11] | 65 |
Scottish Albums (OCC) [12] | 58 |
UK Albums (OCC) [13] | 70 |