The five guys from New York open the album with the perfect track, "The World is Born of Flame," and lets the listener know what they're in for, an experimental explosion of every genre of rock you could think of. The vocals in most of the songs resemble that of Coheed and Cambria, but with more feeling and testosterone. The occasional finger tapping guitar adds an extra 'wow' to this album and band as a whole. Tracks like "Been to the Future," "Bleeding Me Home," and "Live Entertainment" display the slower and more alternative side of Three. While "My Divided Falling" sums the band up in four short minutes of unique musical expression. Slightly heavier, with the lyrics "They're gonna get you" lightly sung in a creepy yet pretty way, which in my opinion is the whole mood of this album.

Beginning with "The World is Born of Flame", and closing with "The Last Day," the album follows a flow which strangely hits its peak towards the beginning and middle of the album, and tapers down towards the second half and end, finishing the story. Whether you find this album in the metal, alternative, or progressive rock section of your local cd store, Three is definitely a band to keep your eye on. Their talent and knowledge of music theory and music in general makes The End Is Begun an amazing album filled with up-and-downs of emotion and sound.

written by Mark Visco

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