The Beta Band: The Three E.P.'s

If you've seen "High Fidelity," then you at least know of this album. Or, if you're like me, immediately after seeing the movie you went and bought it. And I really am glad I did.

Thi isn't a standard rock album; there's a lot of experimentation with sounds and instruments. For the most part, this is actually a very good thing. Loops, reverbs, eletronic noises, and acoustic guitars all play an integral part to the sounds this group has created.

Some of the tracks come across as pretty simple rock songs which should have had vast amounts of airplay, but never quite made it.

Top tracks on the album are: "Dry the Rain," "Dog Got a Bone," "The House Song," and "She's the One."

In the end: I think most people would be able to digest a majority of this album without damaging their standard pop/rock sensibilities. Experimental tracks, such as Monolith, heavily harken back to the Beatles' Revolution #9, with no strong cohesion, just sonic bombardment. But don't let that frighten you. This is a good catch.