BEAT - s/t LP compilation the story has been often

the story has been often told

and the use of sampler and voice samplings are maybe slightly more dominant here than on Ministry´s releases (which of course also feature heavy use of samplings)

the nerve-bitingly melodic pop of Contrepoison

sensations and desired effects

the musical landscape that inspired them is more clearly defined as they demo material that didn’t make it to the studio

BEAT - s/t LP compilation the story has been oftenThe Beat was one of the first records from the emerging new breed of rock & rollers to be released on a major label. Concentrating on jangling, Byrds like guitars, terse, catch and hold choruses and lyrics which addressed everyday concerns, the record defined the kind of skinny tie power pop essayed by colleagues like the Knack. Unfortunately, coming on the heels of the backlash accorded that group, and with radio still mostly resistant to this new