"August and Everything After" is the debut studio album by the American rock band Counting Crows, released on September 14, 1993. The album features a blend of rock, folk, and alternative music, showcasing the band's signature sound characterized by emotive lyrics and melodic instrumentation. It includes popular tracks like "Mr. Jones" and "Round Here," which helped establish the band's presence in the music industry. The album received critical acclaim and commercial success, reaching multi-platinum status in the United States. Its introspective themes and storytelling approach resonated with listeners, making it a defining work of the 1990s alternative rock scene.