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Rating:
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
Tracklist Lyrics Samples and Videos
01 Assessment (04:34)
I think I cracked my skull on the way down
I think I lost my head when I lay down
The fear of facts presented in the cold light of day
I say the time has come for decision
Better steer my boat for a reason
Lost on the way I went over horizon
She went out of sight
The girl lost me a lifetime
Sometimes I feel ??? baby
Sometimes I feel ??? baby
I say the time has come for decision
Better steer my boat for a reason
Lost on the way I went over horizon
She went out of sight
The girl lost me a lifetime
Sometimes I feel ??? baby
Sometimes I feel ??? baby
I think I cracked my skull on the way down
I think I lost my head when I lay down
The fear of facts presented in the cold light of day
And when I step back from all this I see that I'm fighting
I can't help myself, there's no reason for lying
Truth and fiction they all become one [would never have got the "Truth and fiction" bit without spiltext_Mob]
Help me from the sea to the beach to the laaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Sometimes I feel ??? baby
03 Lion Thief (03:27)
I lied to this man as I called him a friend
He fell as I tripped him; he won't smile again
The fruits of the loops of the friendships that droop
They pulled up my head as I try to lay dead
Never realise I'm painting the corners, the edge
As the fruits of the loops of the friendships that droop
Where do you go when you hide your love away?
Where do you go when you hide your love away?
There's no point in asking; there'll be no reply
As you try to convict me I'll move side to side
The fruits of the loops of the friendships that droop
The situation cannot be rectified
We're drowning the small ones with loose lips and lies
As the fruits of the loops of the friendships that droop
Where'd you hide your love away?
Where do you go when you hide your love away?
Where do you go when you hide your love away?
Where do you go when you hide your love away?
Where do you go when you hide your love away?
Where do you go when you hide your love away?
Where do you go when you hide your love away?
Where do you go when you hide your love away?
Where do you go when you hide your love away?
Where do you go when you hide your love away?
05 Wonderful (04:39)
She's so wonderful
In time ? It's all for you .. I do
She's so wonderful
And if I see her tonight
Will I leave her alone now
And if you see her tonight
Will you tell her I love her
She's so wonderful
10 Liquid Bird (03:23)
Is this the legend of a liquid brain
That cluster-fuck muscle man who died in the rain?
He never guessed that the world would end
Crawling off the beach from the sea to the land
How far can a man go
Crawling on his elbows
Falling through his windows
How far can a man go
Crawling on his elbows
Falling through his windows
Is this the legend of a liquid brain?
You're just a turtle spinning in space
You're just a turtle spinning in space
You're just a turtle spinning in space
(And when you return)
With flat packages of stolen goods
If you don't give them weapons how you gonna get your food
We never guessed that the world would end
Drinking on the beach and we're driving on the land...
How far can a man go
Crawling on his elbows
Falling through his windows
How far can a man go
Crawling on his elbows
Falling through his windows
Is it true what they say
About life when you're dead
('Cause I'm going away)
Is it true what they say
About the curtains that close when you're going away?
Is it true what they say
About life when you're dead
('Cause I'm going away)
Is it true what they say
About the curtains that close when you're going away?
12 Pure For (03:53)
If my fears seems to be
Going all around me
I'm so blind I can't see
What's going on behind me
I'm so glad you found me
I'm so glad you found me
I'm so glad you found me
I'm so glad you found me
Back on my mind starts to feel
Are these things really real?
I'm so glad you found me
I'm so glad you found me
I'm so glad you found me
I'm so glad you found me
*********** *saw again
Least I know I got your name
**Find the bird/girl ****
**Call &*** gold dust**
If my fears seems to be
Going on around me
I'm so glad you found me
I'm so glad you found me
I'm so glad you found me
I'm so glad you found me
I'm so glad you found me
I'm so glad you found me
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