Name: The Beginning of the End (Live Album)
Brand: God is an Astronaut

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

NPR1136VINYL

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Black

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-07-15

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

The Orchard

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

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840588166350

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2 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

God is an Astronaut

Genre GB

Post Rock

Label GB

Napalm Records

God is an Astronaut is a 4 piece band hailing from the Glen of the Downs in Ireland. The group was formed by twin brothers Niels Kinsella and Torsten Kinsella in 2002, and they were joined by Lloyd Hanney and Jamie Dean. After a hiatus in 2018, the quartet reunited in 2020 to continue creating their unique sound.
With their atmospheric post-rock style, God is an Astronaut has captivated audiences worldwide. Their music combines ethereal melodies with powerful instrumentals, creating a mesmerizing sonic experience. Known for their emotive performances and intricate compositions, this Irish band has established themselves as pioneers in the genre.
Over the years, God is an Astronaut has released several critically acclaimed albums that have garnered them a dedicated fanbase. Their music transcends boundaries and takes listeners on a journey through space and time. Whether you're new to their sound or a longtime fan, exploring their discography will undoubtedly leave you awe-inspired.

Napalm Records is an Austrian independent record label that specializes in heavy metal and hard rock. Founded in 1992, the label has become a prominent force in the music industry. With its headquarters based in Eisenerz, Austria, Napalm Records expanded its reach by opening offices in Berlin, Germany in 2015 and relocating its North American operations to New York, USA (specifically Hoboken, NJ) in 2019. With their commitment to delivering high-quality music and supporting talented artists, Napalm Records continues to thrive as a leading label for metal and rock enthusiasts worldwide.

In 2022, with 20 years and a strong collection of masterful, acclaimed albums to their name, Irish post-rock maestros God Is An Astronaut come full circle with their live studio output, The Beginning Of The End. Recorded at Windmill Lane Recording Studio in Dublin, Ireland on October 3, 2021, the album features modern transformations of all of the songs from their debut album, 2002’s The End Of The Beginning, encompassing each track’s evolutionary changes throughout the band’s years of live performances while allowing the original melodies and songwriting to shine through. Stage classics such as "From Dust to the Beyond" and "Route 666" can be heard in a new light, with clear, transformative variations originally heard during the band’s captivating live performances now incorporated. Plus, in addition to these live expansions, technical advances have been applied to each track.

Originally limited to just a keyboard sequencer and an Akai S3000 sampler on The End Of The Beginning, 20 years later on The Beginning Of The End, the band seizes the opportunity to breathe new life into these live versions, allowing them to bring more feeling, experience and expression to the music and songs. In addition to audible advancements in musicality, the release of The Beginning Of The End could not be more relevant than in these current dark times. War themes are strikingly evident on tracks such as the aforementioned "From Dust to the Beyond", as well as "The End of the Beginning" – named after a quote credited to Prime Minister Winston Churchill during the WWII era. Influenced by the chaos and futility of war, these themes are also reflected on the album’s cover, created by the band in collaboration with returning artist David Rooney. Featuring a war-torn concert hall and a piano, the art is a defiant message reflecting that the power of music transcends war and time. 

The Beginning of the End (Live Album)

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