Album: Before These Crowded Streets by Dave Matthews Band (1998)
Genre: Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Cheerful
Record Label: RCA
Format: Album

Description: Before These Crowded Streets is the third studio album by Dave Matthews Band, released on April 28, 1998. It is the last official album by the group to be produced by longtime producer Steve Lillywhite until 2012's "Away From The World" and their first album recorded at The Plant Recording Studios in Sausalito, California. The album title is taken from the lyrics of the song "The Dreaming Tree." It is one of three Dave Matthews Band albums released on vinyl; the others being Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King and Away from the World. It debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 charts after selling 421,000 units in its first week of release, which in turn knocked off the Titanic soundtrack from the top spot after a run of 16 consecutive weeks at #1.

Artist Background: Dave Matthews Band, abbreviated DMB, is an American rock band that was formed in Charlottesville, Virginia, U.S.A. in 1991. Lyrical themes focus on topics ranging from love, sex, the enjoyment and appreciation of life, to ending racism, and political and anti-war statements. The founding members were singer-songwriter and guitarist Dave Matthews, bassist Stefan Lessard, drummer/backing vocalist Carter Beauford and saxophonist LeRoi Moore. Boyd Tinsley was added to the band as a violinist soon... Part of the Charlottesville, Virginia, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Charlottesville, Virginia, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Rock, Rock/Pop, Cheerful, 1990s, Album, RCA

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Before These Crowded Streets is the third studio album by Dave Matthews Band, released on April 28, 1998. It is the last official album by the group to be produced by longtime producer Steve Lillywhite until 2012's "Away From The World" and their first album recorded at The Plant Recording Studios in Sausalito, California. The album title is taken from the lyrics of the song "The Dreaming Tree." It is one of three Dave Matthews Band albums released on vinyl; the others being Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King and Away from the World. It debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 charts after selling 421,000 units in its first week of release, which in turn knocked off the Titanic soundtrack from the top spot after a run of 16 consecutive weeks at #1.

Before These Crowded Streets

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