The Beta Band were a Scottish musical group formed in 1996. Their style was described as being “folktronica”, although it was mainly a blend of folk, psychedelia, electronica, experimental rock and trip hop, often involving stylistic experimentation. Despite inner conflict and the eventual decline of the group, they became critically acclaimed after releasing their first few recordings and achieved a cult following as they began releasing studio albums, before disbanding in 2004. They were praised by members of both Radiohead and Oasis, the former of which chose them to open for their concerts in 2001. The band’s music has been featured in multiple films, including High Fidelity and It’s All Gone Pete Tong.

Tracklisting

1. The Beta Band
2. The Beta Band Rap
3. It’s Not Too Beautiful
4. Simple Boy
5. Round The Bend
6. Dance-o’er-the-border
7. Brokenupadingdong
8. Number 15
9. Smiling
10. The Hard One
11. The Cow’s Wrong
12. Happiness And Colour / The Hut
13. Happiness And Colour
14. The Hut
15. CD1
16. The Beta Band Rap
17. It’s Not Too Beautiful
18. Simple Boy
19. Round The Bend
20. Dance-o’er-the-border
21. Brokenupadingdong
22. Number 15
23. Smiling
24. The Hard One
25. The Cow’s Wrong
26. CD2
27. Happiness And Colour
28. The Hut

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