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Dec 10, 2019The collection's 70-odd tracks can be a little daunting, but appreciated one song (or album) at a time, the creaky magic of the group becomes apparent. Beat Happening existed in a rare and singular space, unmoved by anything outside of the excitement of creating art on their own terms.
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Dec 10, 2019We Are Beat Happening, a new vinyl box set that collects all of the bands’ records in one place for the first time since 2002, is a crucial step in recognizing the trio’s seismic influence. Though Beat Happening are frequently written off as cloyingly twee (which, to be clear, should not be an insult), in truth, the band created a crucial link between the minimalist experimentations of post-punk and Riot Grrrls’ demystification of perfection.
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MojoDec 18, 2019Lavishness their deep influences merits. ... Endless Indian summer. [Feb 2020, p.107]
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UncutDec 10, 2019They still sound unique today. [Jan 2019, p.41]