BEAT - s/t LP post-rock mostly on obscure or private-press

mostly on obscure or private-press labels

Dave proved to be key in putting together the current line-up as well

Containing all the hits

and primal speed-trash riffs never sounded so good

unique anecdotes of characters in Oke's life

BEAT - s/t LP post-rock mostly on obscure or private-pressThe Beat was one of the first records from the emerging new breed of rock & rollers to be released on a major label. Concentrating on jangling, Byrds like guitars, terse, catch and hold choruses and lyrics which addressed everyday concerns, the record defined the kind of skinny tie power pop essayed by colleagues like the Knack. Unfortunately, coming on the heels of the backlash accorded that group, and with radio still mostly resistant to this new