Released 1985
Beat Happening
Beat HappeningBeat Happening's Self-Titled Album - A
Beat Happening is a band that is often overlooked in the conversation of influential bands of the 80s and 90s. Despit…
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Released 1989
Black Candy
Beat HappeningA of the Album: Black Candy by Beat Happening
Beat Happening is an American indie rock band formed in Olympia, Washington, in 1982. They are widely considered to b…
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Released 1991
Dreamy
Beat HappeningBeat Happening's Dreamy: A of an Album Ahead of its Time
Beat Happening's Dreamy might have been too ahead of its time when it was released in 1991. The album, which is now c…
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Released 1988
Jamboree
Beat HappeningA of the Album: Jamboree by Beat Happening
Beat Happening is a band that originated from Olympia, Washington back in the 1980s. It consisted of three members, H…
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Released 2015
Look Around
Beat HappeningBeat Happening experiments boldly on Look Around
Look Around- Album Overview "Look Around," released in 1992, marked a significant moment for Beat Happening, the icon…
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Released 1992
You Turn Me On
Beat HappeningA of the Album: You Turn Me On by Beat Happening
Beat Happening, an indie band from Olympia, Washington, was formed in 1982 and has been known for their unique take o…
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