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Jamboree

Beat Happening Format: Audio CD
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Track Listings

1 Bewitched
2 In Between
3 Indian Summer
4 Hangman
5 Jamboree
6 Ask Me
7 Crashing Through
8 Cat Walk
9 Drive Car Girl
10 Midnight A Go - Go
11 This Many Boyfriends Club

Product details

  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 4.75 x 0.5 inches; 2.77 ounces
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ K. Records
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ February 7, 2007
  • Label ‏ : ‎ K. Records
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0001E7008
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
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  • RockerDad
    4.0 out of 5 stars For the adventurous lo-fi indie punk fan.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2005
    Yes, Beat Happening is not for everyone. Let's just clear that up now. If you only really enjoy listening to high-quality productions in the vein of nu-metal, teen-pop, rap, etc. (not that ALL of those genres are bad necessarily), then you most likely will NOT enjoy this band's music. However, if you like indie rock, DIY punk, early Velvet Underground, or simply put, music that doesn't really care what the listener's opinion of the music is, than you should really check out Beat Happening.

    Beat Happening were Northwest indie rock legends, influencing the music scene in so many ways. Hell, Cobain even went and got a K records tattoo on his arm. And for me, this album is them at their best-and yes, in many respects, also them at their most unapproachable as well.

    There are several great punkish tunes here that really rock in the B.H. way: 'Cat Walk', 'Midnight a go-go', and 'Hangman' are all awesome, and want to make you pogo and wave your arms in the air. Heather, of course, contributes a couple of slower, ballady numbers that are very sweet and endearing. 'The This Many Boyfriends Club': you either love this or you think it is the biggest piece of junk ever written. I love it. Out-of-key guitars, background cafe talking, feedback, Calvin singing out of tune-this song is sooo cool.

    The true highlight here though, is 'Indian Summer', which by now should be considered a true indie rock classic, being covered by the likes of Luna and Eugenius. There is a simple, timeless perfection about this song. I honestly think that anyone should be able to appreciate and enjoy it.

    So, sure, this album is by no means a universal crowd pleaser (Nevermind it is not), but it certainly has its appeal for the right music fans out there. Give it a try: if you enjoy it, then check out Black Candy, which also is awesome, and even darker in tone.
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  • Char
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2015
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    Great album.
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  • Ronald Battista
    4.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational for the beginning musician
    Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2008
    Beat Happening can't play worth a s**t.

    Neither can I. That said, I feel a certain affinity for what Beat Happening was doing. This is a trio fronted by Calvin Johnson, who owns a low bass voice, piercing at times in its intensity. Most of the songs are laden with feedback, poetic in nature, and never profane, interestingly enough. Playful, bashful, simple. That's Beat Happening, and if that's you, this is for you.
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  • nuno leal
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beat happening!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2002
    I have no personal favourite record from the magnificent Beats but this one is a good start to new listeners. I was introduced to this masterpiece sometime ago by listening to Luna's cover of "Indian Summer". I was then and I'm still now crazy for so called 80' s Twee or Jangle Pop stuff from Pastels to Tallulah Gosh, scottish Postcard Records stuff, early Go-Betweens and so on...Then Beat Happening...How lucky my ears are! Before any new Yo La Tengo yet to come, listen to this magic songs.
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  • KurtMcGowan
    4.0 out of 5 stars So lo fi and indy it hurts
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 17, 2011
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    An album that pleasantly pleased me, all scuzzy and lo fi, still maintaining an attitude despite its 'twee' nature. A good range of songs, ranging from the effortlessly cool to the truly bizarre. Some songs feature nothing but vocals and feedback, while others can't help but charm you with groovy guitar riffs. Everything is charmingly imperfect about this album, from its low production to the hilariously low vocals. The band just sound like they were having fun with this record, without worrying about it sounding technically perfect, which in my opinion is how all music should be made. Personal favourites include the gloriously sing-along opener 'Bewitched' and the sweetly laid back 'Indian Summer', although every track has its own original merit. A well crafted album that rocks and charms in equal measure, adding further credit to the ever varied underground 80's American rock scene. Definitely check out if you're a fan of the Vaselines, Nirvana, Violent Femmes, Pixies, Sonic Youth and pretty much any other independent act from that era. Stick it on, sit back and chill x
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