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04 April 2004
The Beeps, Music for Awkward Situations (Ilegalia)
Another day, another band cranking out some space age bachelor pad music. And like all the other groups who have opted for such a sound, the Beeps are only marginally interesting. Mixing the usual ingredients -- cocktail organ, a penchant for French, some sultry horns, bongos, and the required air of silly hipness -- the Beeps have undoubtedly cornered another sect of those who wish James Bond was still played by Sean Connery. But Sue K.'s voice doesn't enthrall, and fare like "Surf's Up!" and "The Jesus Song" aren't half as clever as they want to be. Yes, you've heard this kind of thing before, and therefore not hearing it again by the Beeps won't hurt a bit.
— Jason Thompson
.: posted by Editor 9:43 AM
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