"Before These Crowded Streets" is the third studio album by the American rock band Dave Matthews Band, released on April 28, 1998. The album features a blend of rock, jazz, and world music influences, showcasing the band's signature sound. It includes popular tracks like "Crash Into Me" and "Don't Drink the Water." The album received critical acclaim and commercial success, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 chart. It is noted for its introspective lyrics and complex arrangements, reflecting themes of love, social issues, and personal struggles. The album solidified the band's place in the music industry during the late 1990s.