Beat Happening – Beat Happening – Vinyl Record

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Beat Happening’s self-titled debut album, released in 1985, is a landmark release in independent music history. The band’s lo-fi, DIY recording approach and minimalist instrumentation, consisting of a simple drumbeat, jangly guitar, and Calvin Johnson’s distinctive vocals, would influence countless bands in the decades to come. The album’s 12 original tracks are filled with charm and whimsy, with songs like “Our Secret” and “Bad Seeds” showcasing the band’s ability to write catchy, heartfelt tunes. Beat Happening’s debut is a cult classic that remains a beloved artifact of the underground music scene of the 1980s.

1. Foggy Eyes2. Bad Seeds3. I Let Him Get to Me4. I Spy5. Run Down the Stairs6. In Love with You Thing7. I Love You8. Down at the Sea9. Our Secret10. What’s Important11. Fourteen12. Bad Seeds (Live)13. Run Down the Stairs14. In My Memory15. Honey Pot16. The Fall17. Youth18. Don’t Mix the Colors19. Christmas20. Fourteen21. Let’s Kiss22. 1, 2, 323. Look Around24. I Love You (Demo)