Title: A Peek at the Roots of a Great American Band
Product review: When I find a band I enjoy, I tend to dig deep into their catalog to see if there is more. In the case of Beulah, whose latter albums are a true musical joy, this first release from the band proved to be a challenge to find at a price that was anywhere close to matching my desire to hear it. Once I did secure a copy, I have to admit I was a tad disappointed at the band's lo-fi, garage band sound. Simply put, while there are some brilliant songs here by Kurosky and Swan, they never achieve the opulence that comes with expanded instrumentation, improved musicianship, and enhanced production that emerges on their later albums. Yet as I gave this CD continued listens, the initial appeal of this band became more clear -- superb songcraft, provocative lyrics, and excellent song structures. I would love to have seen the band rerecord some of these songs later, but they were too busy creating new pop gems.
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