Hot Shots II
by Beta Band
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. Splendid
    60
    It's good stuff, to be sure -- but if Hot Shots II excites you at all, it's probably time to lay off the pot.
  2. Rolling Stone
    60
    Hot Shots II does its best to return to the epic soundscapes of The Three E.P.'s; the long grooves and easy melodies are back, and the band's tendency toward the diffuse has been reined in.

Awards & Rankings

72
#72 Best Album of 2001
92
#92 Most Discussed Album of 2001

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User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. NickR
    Mar 25, 2005
    10
    Their best album. Not a dull moment and full of ideas. Like all the best music, it sounds unique and not something you hear everyday. This Their best album. Not a dull moment and full of ideas. Like all the best music, it sounds unique and not something you hear everyday. This has to be in my all time top 5. Truly magnificent.… Full Review »
  2. AceKabob
    Jan 30, 2005
    9
    I bought this disc after hearing "Squares", "Human Being", and "Quiet" on Accuradio.com's High Fidelity channel. Outstanding disc - even I bought this disc after hearing "Squares", "Human Being", and "Quiet" on Accuradio.com's High Fidelity channel. Outstanding disc - even better than I expected.… Full Review »
  3. DannyH
    Jan 11, 2005
    10
    Hella awesome
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