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An End Has a Start
Rock · 2007 · 1 track

An End Has a Start

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Editors' 'An End Has a Start' is a dramatic, anthemic indie rock single from 2007, defined by Tom Smith's commanding baritone, propulsive rhythms, and soaring synth-laced post-punk energy. It's a broo

September 3, 2007 · Versatile Records

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Imagine the dramatic sweep of a rain-slicked city at midnight, infused with a sense of urgent introspection and a glimmer of hope. 'An End Has a Start' is the sound of Editors at their most anthemic, blending the brooding intensity of post-punk with soaring, cinematic indie rock. Tom Smith's deep, resonant baritone cuts through propulsive drums and shimmering synths, creating a track that feels both melancholic and empowering. It's an essential listen for anyone who appreciates grand, emotionally charged rock music that builds to a cathartic release, a perfect soundtrack for navigating life's significant transitions.

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Moments Worth Listening For
The immediate, driving drum and bass intro that establishes the track's urgent, propulsive rhythm from the first second.
The explosive, soaring chorus where Tom Smith's baritone reaches its full, commanding power, amplified by layered synths and anthemic guitar chords.
The bridge's momentary, almost sparse tension, which builds back with subtle synth swells before resolving into the final, powerful iteration of the chorus.
The sustained, ringing guitar chords and synth pads that linger in the outro, leaving a sense of lingering emotional resonance.
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Triumphant+2.6σ

Triumphant saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

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