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Tracklist
- 1Squares3:47
- 2Al Sharp3:35
- 3Human Being4:32
- 4Gone3:42
- 5Dragon4:57
- 6Broke4:41
- 7Quiet4:50
- 8Alleged5:31
- 9Life3:50
- 10Eclipse6:35
Reviews
Rated 8/10
Solid. Beta band just rocks solid tunes. 3.5/5
Rated 6/10
Imagine the disappointment on my face when I learned this had no relation to the Top Gun spoof sequel with Charlie Sheen
Rated 2/10
Why the fuck do these knobs have 2 albums on this list? I feel like this is Robert Dimery's personal playlist moreso than an "essential albums" list, because I definately could have went my life without hearing 1, let alone 2 Beta Band albums. The last thing I need in my life is to listen to more shitty British indie. Classless garbage. Bland and depressing. I'm beginning to realize that the lions share of UK music doesn't translate on this side of the pond. Too bad this list is made up of 85% of this trash.
Favourite songs: Squares
Least favourite songs: Gone
... I don't know, I lost interest....
1/5
Rated 4/10
Not particularly entertaining. No pop no fizz. Kind of boring Sort of like poetry reading. Best part? It was short.
Rated 8/10
Surprisingly enjoyable
Rated 6/10
"Squares" is really good. Nothing else stood out.
Rated 6/10
Pretty OK. Kind of a mellow rock type of deal. I'm curious why this is one made the list, but it wasn't unpleasant. Pretty unique. Solid 3 stars.
Rated 6/10
It's fine. Chilled out, lots of layers to the sound, cool textures. A compelling mix of indie and electronic approaches in the songwriting and arrangements. But it comes and goes without leaving much impression.
Rated 6/10
I do like doing some deep dives on the back of these things. Through this I realised that both "Squares" by the Beta Band, and "Daydream in Blue" by I Monster are actually both covers of "Daydream" by Wallace Collection. And now I've just checked out that original, and it's also good. VERY 60's hippy vibe.
Back to the album as a whole, I'm generally up on it. I like the overall vibe, the musicality of it, the production, the mood. I'm starting to realise that I describe far too many of these albums as 'nice', but you know... it is.
3.5 rounded down.
Rated 8/10
I've never listened to them intentionally before but I recognized several songs from this. I really like the vocalist's voice, and the minimalist electronic backing really compliments it well leading to a cool sultry and dark vibe.
Rated 8/10
Solides Album als Mischung aus Trance und elektronischen Songs. Positiv sind „Squares“ ausgefallen. Ruhiges angenehmes zum Wiederhören inspirierendes Arrangement.
Rated 6/10
Not bad, but many songs sound very similar. Can run easily in the background.
Rated 8/10
I've never heard of the Beta Band. I really like the music. I think I'll listen to it more often.
4/5
Rated 6/10
Yet another ex-1001 album!™
http://1001albumsyoumusthearbeforeyoudie.wikidot.com/album-artists-a-z-ex
Our second encounter with The Beta Band on the 1001 list, similar to the previous one, it's fine, some good bits, but quickly forgettable.
Opening standout track, Squares, felt like yet another heavily sampled version of Wallace Collection's "Daydream"... probably best to leave one that to I Monster's "Daydream in Blue". 2.5
Rated 6/10
I mean, it’s fine. So inoffensive I imagine it played in Scottish grocery stores and people bopped along in the aisles. I was tapping my toes. But I don’t imagine I will remember any song enough to hum it ten minutes from now.
Rated 8/10
One great song, 9 good ones, and a bonus point for being Scottish. Sound like 4 stars where I come from!
Rated 4/10
This is boring and horseshit.
Rated 4/10
miks tätä bändiä on kaks levyä?
Rated 6/10
Never heard of the beta band before, good album interesting parts also good background music, glad I listened but not convinced I’ll revisit,
Rated 6/10
3 EPs better also be on this list. This one is aight. Delightfully weird boys.