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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA
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Member Since12/7/2004
Band Memberschris dorn, andy schultz, heath henjum, craig grossman ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... alumni--- sean hoffman, keely lane, jacques wait, paul novak, randy seals, eric kassel, todd newman, jeff jara, robbie rist, walter clevenger, mike giblin, dave russ, robb burnham, dan boardman, kent militzer, eric tretbar, mike lane, adam switlick, jason keillor ...
Record LabelUnknown Indie
Type of LabelIndie


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BEATIFICS The Way We Never Were From their name to the gooey sumptuousness of their music to the shelf full of references only power-pop nerds would know, the Beatifics hold dear the tuneful triumphs of mid-60s celestial songwriting with an equal dose of indie quirkiness. While the overwhelming Eric Carmen-like croon of Different Stars and the anthemic tendencies of Sorry Yesterdays make it tempting to label these pudding-haired practitioners of neo-Merseybeat a modern-day equivalent of the Raspberries, there's also a playful pranksterism at work here that recalls Teenage Fanclub or the Olivia Tremor Control at its most Beatlesque. Like Velvet Crush, the Beatifics are perfectly comfortable with chiming, mid-tempo rockers that reach for the stars with soaring melodic precision. It's equal parts Byrds, Beatles and Beach Boys but not devoid of late-70s Brit new-wave influences like the Soft Boys, XTC, Elvis Costello and Squeeze, either. In this sense, the Beatifics aren't that far from the Figgs but with fewer pointy-toed tendencies. The inevitable Big Star and Cheap Trick comparisons arise on the brilliant Between The Lines, which, with its buoyant bridge--the Beatifics' specialty--recalls the heyday of early-70s AM radio (which was the last time commercial radio was listenable). Think Todd Rundgren, Badfinger, 10cc. And then think about nominating The Way We Never Were album of the year. (All votes for the Pattern considered, of course.) --Joe S. Harrington/MAGNET "Combining stunning lyrical imagery and huge guitar based melody, The Beatifics are an essential band if your passion is great songwriting ... The band's first release HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING (No Alternative/Twin Tone), was received to nearly universal critical acclaim. Their new CD THE WAY WE NEVER WERE ... is a melodic tour-de-force and is destined to make numerous Top Ten lists for 2002." --Fufkin.com "the latest of a grand tradition of sunny-on-the-outside, melancholy-on-the-inside shoulda-been hits."--High Bias "Some indie albums from last year have earned sleeper staus ... Sweet, with a Mellotron straining to be heard above Danelectro guitars, it could've been Chris Bell's second solo album."--MOJO "To the list of Badfinger, Dwight Twilley, Big Star, Raspberries, Matthew Sweet, Teenage Fanclub and the Posies, a new name can be inscibed in gold: the Beatifics."--CMJ "Let the gushing begin ... sheer pop perfection."--Goldmine

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Sound Asleep Records



Jul 29 2009 9:43 PM

Good news! The brand new powerpopcompilation "Souvenirs" is being released this week! It contains 21 great North American powerpop tracks from 1975-95. You can hear three of the songs that just have been uploaded on our Myspage page.  Both Todd Newman & The Leatherwoods plus Todd..s earlier band Lions & Dogs have tracks pn the CD. The CD also contains a previously unreleased song by the great Canadian band Pointed Sticks recorded in the late 70..s. It is availabe from Not Lame Records and Kool Kat Musik, and it will very soon be available from CD Baby.

 


Yellow Jello

Yellow Jello



Mar 31 2009 7:51 PM

Hi there! We've just uploaded another song from our brand new EP! Its called "While We're Falling" and it will make you dance!
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Feb 25 2009 8:48 PM

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David Beckey



Sep 17 2008 5:50 AM

Hi Chris,

I miss ya, man, hopefully I see you soon!

Take Care,

David
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The Shady Lanes

The Shady Lanes



Aug 15 2008 9:32 AM

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Hi,

our new Song "CAROLINE" is online now!!! - for free download too!!!
but don't steal her away from us, even though she's a crazy chick

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maria

maria



May 2 2008 6:11 AM


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Seymore Saves The World

Seymore Saves The World



Apr 19 2008 4:13 PM

Todd

Todd



Apr 13 2008 6:19 PM

Just wanted to say hello and have a great day!!
Your friend,
Todd Ray
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Stasiu's Place



Feb 19 2008 4:45 PM

Wow this place is giving away 1,500 tones for the next two days, snag one quick....

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AQUAFOX

AQUAFOX



Feb 15 2008 4:52 PM

We should do a show some time. Come check us out at Big V's this Sunday.
Death and Texas

Death and Texas



Feb 4 2008 6:58 PM


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Jan 27 2008 2:39 AM

Hey Chris, Stopping by to say *HI* It's been forever...How are you? Hope to see you again sometime soon...~Shannon~
Micheál Muldoon

Micheál Muldoon



Jan 9 2008 7:24 PM

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The Glad Version



Jan 9 2008 2:06 AM

Hey Chris & Crew,

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GUVTITKUS



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michael



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