Begin

by The Millennium

Begin cover art

As a pinnacle of sunshine pop, 'Begin' merges intricate vocal harmonies, lush orchestration, and psychedelic textures under the guidance of producer-songwriter Curt Boettcher. The album was a pioneering work in studio recording, being one of the first to utilize 16-track technology to achieve its remarkably clear and layered sound. Despite being one of the most expensive albums of its time and a commercial failure upon release, it has since attained significant cult status as a lost classic, celebrated for its sophisticated songwriting and influential production.

Genres

  • Sunshine Pop
  • Psychedelic Pop

Tracklist

  1. Prelude
  2. To Claudia on Thursday
  3. I Just Want to Be Your Friend
  4. 5 a.m.
  5. I'm With You
  6. The Island
  7. Sing to Me
  8. It's You
  9. Some Sunny Day
  10. It Won't Always Be the Same
  11. The Know It All
  12. Karmic Dream Sequence #1
  13. There Is Nothing More to Say
  14. Anthem (Begin)
  15. Blight
  16. Just About the Same