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You Turn Me on

Beat Happening Format: Audio CD
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Track Listings

1 Tiger Trap
2 Noise
3 Pinebox Derby
4 Teenage Caveman
5 Sleepy Head
6 You Turn Me on
7 Godsend
8 Hey Day
9 Bury the Hammer

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  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 5.75 x 0.45 inches; 3.17 ounces
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ K. Records
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ February 12, 2007
  • Label ‏ : ‎ K. Records
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000244F1E
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
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    4.9 out of 5 stars 18 ratings

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  • Chris G.
    5.0 out of 5 stars "Turn Me On - Deadman"
    Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2007
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    Ahhh...Beat Happening! Fun. Deep & Lazy(beach-like)Music.
    They just kept getting better with each album they released. Although I do Love their s/t debut with the Bonus tracks - "You Turn Me On" may be my Favorite - all songs just sound warm and full of life!
    All throughout Beat Happening's catalauge you notice the same subject matter, which hasn't changed much: Love and loss and Death - kind of similiar to The Vaselines. Both bands have a guy/girl duo with wonderful vocals. Although The Vaselines bring up drugs and religion a bit more. Both bands at times sound Punk to me. The Vaselines sound a bit more Poppy and grungy.

    "Tiger Trap" starts off this album with a Grunge shinin'-shoegazin'- guitar sound and Calvin Johnson's mellow inviting voice, not seen as much in earlier releases.
    - Although Calvin wrote "Sleepy Head" - Heather sings this song so beautifully. Definitely one of my Favorite Beat Happening songs. A simple & beautiful indie song and a trademark for the Band at least IMO after hearing all of their albums.
    Another reviewer wrote the fact that "Hey Day" should close this album and I would agree. It just seems like the Perfect closer. That would be my only gripe on this otherwise perfect release.
    "Godsend" and "Noise" may be my other favorite songs; both also sung by Heather who really adds beauty to Calvin's deep vocals.
    "You Turn Me On" released in 1992 is Beat Happening's Final album and to me it is their Best!
    This Olympia trio begun in the early '80s and released their debut in '85.
    Beginning with a lo-fi minimalist sound and slightly progressed with each LP after.
    -"You Turn Me On" just sounds more complete with substance and maturity. Simply Beautiful and Oh so Relaxing.
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  • Gregorius
    5.0 out of 5 stars You Turn Me On...and it's true
    Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2014
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    Somewhere beside the dark recess of music's under rated bands there is "Beat Happening" now I know that the band Interpol is not really original because they sounded the same (i mean the voice) "You Turn Me On" is one of those overlooked album of the 90's and certainly it sounds magnificent, but as they say great bands remain somewhere under the popular critical reception and it always will be because if it's not then we can't be explorers reaching new heights of musical eargasm.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2017
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    Yes! Fantastic!
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  • Rob
    5.0 out of 5 stars What's forbidden; has been boldly bitten
    Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2006
    "Tiger Trap" starts out this album. Firstly, this album is a recent favorite, but I find myself finding more and more inside of it during each listen. Calvin's vocals took warming up to (the "creak of a coffin" is a good analogy as any), but tracks like "Noise" and "Sleepy Head" immediately took me in. Concerning the first track now, there's much to take in. Being nearly seven minutes, it breaks the usual twee-pop standard of short tracks populated by quick choruses. Not here, though. The lyrics stroll out and I have to say I really respect the group for putting this track first, as it's quite an appreciated listen; it sets the stage for the rest of the album and what is to be said.

    "Pinebox Derby" revolves around a simple drum beat strummed chords, but behind them you can faintly hear a soaring of feedback which compliments the monotone vocals nicely. "Teenage Caveman" picks up where it leaves off (I'd bet money these are the same chords, here)--its upbeat, but sappy and gets even sadder on repeated listens. This may just be my perception talking here, but I think this is slowly becoming the least favorite track for me solely because of how depressed it makes me feel. Still, it's not without its moments. Lewis' vocal harmonies during the choruses are so uplifting as to give an entirely different attitude to the song. She's upfront for the next track, "Sleepy Head", once again with simple lyrics that are the embodiment of the indie twee spirit. ("So get up you sleepy head/ It's time to make the bed/ At least get partially dressed.") Like all of the tracks on this album, this one provides something unique and familiar at once, and it's so lovable. Not to skip over the title track, but I'd rather talk about "Godsend". At over nine minutes, this is Beat Happenings longest, and also best, song. The guitars fill whatever void this album had, or whatever void I feel as I listen to it. Again, Lewis' vocals and lyrics are truly a godsend; they're warm and they make me want to raise a large glowing object into the sky. The vocals go from being nearly a whisper to being lifted by a crane above anything else here. ("I see a tear in your eye/ you don't know why/ you're a godsend.")

    "Hey Day" and "Bury the Hammer" I feel should be coupled together, with the latter being another highlight of their entire catalogue. By this point you will realize that the whole album is probably made of four chords, but you also won't care because of how much of a masterpiece of a pop album this is. The title is sung over and over again at the end, and it's weight is so objective that you'll feel that this is the best pop album ever made. It probably is.
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  • Gerth Mirthful
    4.0 out of 5 stars Really cool album,
    Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2007
    just too repetitive for me, lyrically and otherwise. It's one of the only albums where none of the songs are "skip-tracks" in themselves but I find myself skipping ahead on most songs eventually because I can only listen to a lyric so many times...The music is really catchy though. My favorite tune is "Godsend"...If you're new to Beat Happening, I'd start with their album, "Dreamy"
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  • Paul H.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Their Best
    Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2004
    You Turn Me On is Beat Happening's masterpiece, a surprisingly accomplished, pretty, and restrained record that remains one of the definative indie-pop records of all-time. This time around, the guitars are clean, the songs are all hits, the cuteness is still high, and Heather Lewis' lush vocals are given more time along with Calvin Johnson's awful-yet-charming baritone. It would be easy to write off Beat Happening as amaturish or "cutesy," but there's something rather refreshing in their simplicity. The innocence of the lyrics and the hypnotic guitars are so passionate and joyful that it proves this band utilized their strengths to maximum effect and truly believed in their art. Sometimes passion is a stronger tool than the conventionial definitions of "talent." In my mind, Beat Happening were immensely talented, and this record is ample evidence. Be sure to pick this up when it is re-released, or go all-out and purchase the box-set.
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  • ランドルト環
    5.0 out of 5 stars ビート・ハプニング／ユー・ターン・ミー・オン
    Reviewed in Japan on February 27, 2015
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    1982年にワシントン州オリンピアで結成されたアメリカ合衆国のインディー・ポップ・バンド、ビート・ハプニング（Beat Happening）の5th（ラスト）アルバム（K Records/Sub Pop）。ローファイ（lo-fi）と呼ばれた初期の作品よりは洗練された音。殆どギター、ヴォーカル、ドラムだけ（ベースなし）の簡素な編成によるミニマルなインディー・ポップ／トゥイー・ポップ（twee pop）の傑作。ザ・ヴァセリンズ（The Vaselines）に似た素朴で気だるい音。ニルヴァーナ（Nirvana）やサウンドガーデン（Soundgarden）を手がけたスティーヴ・フィスクが5曲、元ヤング・マーブル・ジャイアンツ（Young Marble Giants）のスチュアート・モクサムが4曲をプロデュース
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  • D. N. Z. AQUINO
    5.0 out of 5 stars BEAT HAPPENING'S LAST GREAT ALBUM
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 12, 2007
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    A timely reminder of one of the great American indie acts of the late 80s early nineties. You turn me on is Beat Happenings last album and high lights include Godsend, Bury the Hammer, Teenage Caveman, Tiger Trap....... the whole lot! A must for any serious/beginer alternative lo-fi music fan.
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  • Slickrick76
    5.0 out of 5 stars Back in print on vinyl!
    Reviewed in Canada on December 24, 2023
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    Great album, early 90's under the radar gem! Combining Garage rock, some rockabilly, punk and just a tinge of bubblegum pop. The vinyl pressing (Domino 2019) of this is fantastic. Little to no surface noise. Simple but perfect single album. Drop the needle on "Tiger Trap" and enjoy...
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