The Madding Crowd is the 2000 major-label debut from Nine Days, a rock band from Long Island. The album spawned the hit single "Absolutely (Story of a Girl)."
- The album was recorded at Bearsville Studios in Bearsville, New York, with producer Ron Saint Germain. It reached number 13 on the Billboard 200 chart. The single "Absolutely (Story of a Girl)" peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100.
- The album was released on May 16, 2000, by Epic/550 Music. It was certified Platinum by the RIAA on July 19, 2000.
- The album's sound is characterized by catchy hooks and a blend of alternative rock and pop sensibilities. It followed the independent release of their 1998 album, "Something Bigger."
Nine Days were a rock band from New York City who achieved mainstream success in the early 2000s. This album represented their major-label debut and brought them significant commercial attention.
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