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The Beta Band are an unpredictable bunch, who have inspired some of the most high-profile Britrock musicians around, such as Noel Gallagher and Damon Albarn. Their haphazard, sideways style is fresh and enjoyable, epitomised by their excellent debut release, The Three EPs.
Their early music was very much in the experimental mould, with all manner of household implements used alongside the usual instruments. It sounds a mess, and sometimes it was, but theirs was a refreshingly original sound. Their latter albums were a lot tighter and more coherent, but not with the commercial success they suddenly desired.
When and where spaceman has seen them live: Manchester Academy, 19 November 2004 (farewell tour) Manchester Academy, 19 January 2002 Manchester University Students' Union, 20 July 2001
Discography - albums: Best Of The Beta Band (also available as a DVD) Heroes To Zeroes Hot Shots II The Beta Band The Three EPs
Discography - singles: Out-side Assessment Broke Squares Human Being To You Alone/Sequinsizer Los Amigos Del Beta Bandidos The Patty Patty Sound The Champion Versions |
Band line-up: Stephen Mason Robin Jones Rich Greentree John Maclean |