THREE — The End Is Begun

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4.28 | 7 ratings | 2 reviews

Album · 2007

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By THREE

Tracklist

1. The World Is Born of Flame (3:24)
2. The End Is Begun (3:42)
3. Battle Cry (4:03)
4. All That Remains (3:54)
5. My Divided Falling (3:51)
6. Serpents in Disguise (3:24)
7. Been to the Future (4:21)
8. Bleeding Me Home (3:47)
9. Live Entertainment (3:27)
10. Diamond in the Crush (3:41)
11. Shadow Play (4:07)
12. These Iron Bones (4:09)
13. The Last Day (7:51)
14. Dregs (acoustic version) (3:28)

Total Time: 57:14

Line-up/Musicians

- Joey Eppard / Vocals, guitar
- Billy Riker / Guitar
- Daniel Grimsland / Bass guitar
- Joe Stote / Percussion, keyboards
- Chris "Gartdrumm" Gartmann / Drums
- Jerry Marotta / Additional percussion and taos drums (track 13)

About this release

Metal Blade Records 2007

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"The End is Begun" is the fourth full-length studio album by US progressive rock act 3 (Three). The album was released through Metal Blade Records in July 2007. It´s the successor to "Wake Pig" from October 2004, although the two full-length studio albums are bridged by the May 2007 "These Iron Bones" EP. 3 formed in 1994 in Woodstock, New York and they released their debut full-length studio album "Paint by Number" in March 2000.

Stylistically the material on the 13 tracks, 53:32 minutes long album is progressive rock/metal. It´s artists like (90s)-Rush, Tiles, Galactic Cowboys, and King´s X, which I´m initially reminded of, although 3 occasionally have a harder metal oriented edge to their music. "The End Is Begun" is not a particularly heavy release though and calling this 100% progressive metal would be wrong. I´d rather call this heavy alternative rock with a progressive rock mindset.

The musicianship is strong on all posts and lead vocalist/guitarist Joey Eppard is skilled singer with an emotional delivery. He has one of those contemporary boyish rock singer voices which artists like The Mars volta and Coheed and Cambria also employ. The latter is an artist that 3 are closely related to as former 3 drummer Josh Eppard had joined Coheed and Cambria after playing on "Paint by Number". "The End Is Begun" features a well sounding production job, and upon conclusion it´s a good quality album release from 3. A 3 star (60%) rating is warranted.

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This album is their best, and I really disbelieve they can top this one. This album is just perfect, with each song being incredibly well written, very enjoyable and head scratchingly catchy.

This album has to be bought to be witnessed, it really is one of the most perfect albums I have ever heard.

Do I need to say more?S

1. The Word Is Born Of Flame - Amazing acoustic work with some great vocals and atomospheric build ups. 10/10

2. The End Is Begun - That main riff just sounds inhuman. Very catchy and flawless, with some interesting falsetto vocals from Joey. 10/10

3. Battle Cry - Great chorus and amazing arrangment. 10/10

4. All That Remains - Because these guys are on Metal Blade, the video for this song on You Tube is in between a war between fans of 3 and fans of the band All That Reamins. If you want a laugh, check out the purist metal fans trying to argue with prog rocker's, it's hilarious. This song is amazing, great chorus and a beautifull guitar solo. 10/10

5. My Divided Falling - Fantastic chorus and instrumental work. Quite dramatic as well. 10/10

6. Serpents In Disguise - The first song I ever heard of these guys and my favourite 3 song. Love this song to bits. 10/10

7. Been To The Future - A song where the verse beets the chorus. 9/10

8. Bleeding Me Home - Amazing chorus with some out of this world vocals. Beautiful arrangment. 10/10

9. Live Entertainment - A wee bit cheesy, but hey, it works. 9/10

10. Diamond In The Crush - One of my favourites. I love the almost vocal riffing in the chorus. 10/10

11. Shadow Play - Beautifull acosutic based song. Very serene and lovely. 10/10

12. These Iron Bones - Very rocking riff, with a killer chorus. 10/10

13. The Last Day - Their most "prog" song. Some very interesting arrangements and dramatic shifts. 10/10

CONCLUSION: One of the most perfect albums I have ever heard, and in my opinion, one of the best ever made.