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There are no definitions for the sound that the Beta Band offers, but it is certain that this latest album presents itself as a good product. It took a bit of time to complete this third effort, but one can say everything except that the four Englishmen do not feel satisfied. This satisfaction is also felt within the album, which could easily seem like a Jam Session, a live album; this is precisely what they wanted to propose, in a sense it is as if the Band wanted to recreate the magical atmosphere created live and then transform it in the studio accompanied by all the necessary mixing processes.
We start with "Assessment," the first track of the album, which also acts as a single released a month ago, and of which the video can already be seen playing continuously on "Brand New." Unlike previous works, this time the Beta presents a sound that is at times more direct and robust, without ever abandoning that touch of psychedelia (typical of the 60's) and the magic proper to a respectable band from across the channel. The strength of this combo, in my opinion, lies in not wanting to label themselves under a specific musical genre; this representation of "are" and "are not" always wins.
This is indeed a winning album, an album that grows more and more with each listen; a work imbued with sounds pleasing to the ear, playful melodies, and a base that, by mixing Rock and electronics, provides that intensity necessary to capture the listener. Great emotions when listening to "Troubles," "Out-side," and "Liquid Bird," but in general, the album proposes itself as probably one of the best albums of 2004, according to the writer, of course.
As the great Fosca says..."for fine palates." Rating: 4.5
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