album · February 4, 2003
28 Plastic Blue Versions of Endings Without You
Q Division RecordsSee this day
indie rockalternative
This album presents a stark, thematic departure for Francine, exploring a single concept through 28 distinct variations. The result is a challenging yet rewarding listen that pushes the boundaries of indie rock.
- The album was recorded at Q Division Studios in Boston with producer Jim Arruda. It was released on February 4, 2003, by Q Division Records. The album features the single "The Day the World Stood Still."
- The album's conceptual nature and its extensive tracklist drew comparisons to minimalist and avant-garde works. Some critics noted its influence on later concept albums in the indie rock scene.
- Francine disbanded shortly after the release of this album, making it their final studio statement. Some of the "versions" on the album are instrumentals, while others feature spoken word passages.
Francine was a Boston-based indie rock band known for their intelligent, literate songwriting. The band released "28 Plastic Blue Versions of Endings Without You" in 2003, their third album, following 1999's "La La La" and 2001's "The Song Is You."
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