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3.5 Stars... the beginning of VHS or Beta

Paul Allaer | Cincinnati | 10/03/2005

(3 out of 5 stars)

"I have come to just love VHS or Beta in recent months. I've seen them in concert a couple of times, in support of their excellent 2nd album "Night on Fire". Just recently I picked up the debut album.



First things first: the album I bought is the just rereleased "Le Funk" (originally released in 2002) which now carries the original 6 tracks, plus 3 bonus tracks (9 tracks, 60 min). "Le Funk" has the instantly recognizable VHS or Beta sound, but hey guess what, this is an instrumental album all the way through! That threw me for a loop, since "Night on Fire" is not (but for 2 songs). That said, the album has plenty of great "disco" songs from the 80s remade for the 21st century. The best of the bunch is "Solid Gold", the single from the album. After that, the 2 live tracks ("Flash" and "Teenage Dancefloor", recorded at the band's hometown venue Headliners Music Hall in Louisville) are also great. The 3 bonus tracks are remixes of the "Solid Gold", which are OK, but non-essential.



"Le Funk" is a nice introduction of VHS or Beta. But truth be told, "Night on Fire" is a much better album, and I would urge you to seek that album out. Also, if you have a chance to see VHS or Beta in concert, don't miss them! They set the place on fire with their insanely catchy set."

The Best Band Out of Louisville.........EVER!!

Paul Allaer | 12/26/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This first release from the legendary band from Louisville Kentucky represents their mindblowing sound perfectly. It's funk/house/rock groove shakes all booty that isn't nailed down. Very reminiscent of Daft Punk and they have the rock sensability of the toughest rock of the 70s and 80s. BUY THIS ALBUM!!!!! IT IS BRILLIANT!!!!!!!!!!!! And watch for this quartet to gain fame very soon!!!!!PLUS: 2 live tracks that are absolutly incredible!"

The Best Band ever...

Jolly | Columbus, OH | 03/09/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Vhs or Beta is the greatest band ever from Kentucky period, lol. I saw these guys about 4-5yrs ago in Cinci before anybody even knew them and they straight kicked out the jam. They have evolved quite a bit from their original sound (they used to be more experimental) but they still are a great band that has such a great vibe. My sister and I meet them after the show and they were cool guys. They opened for Man or Astroman @ Sudsies and it might be one of the best concerts i've ever seen. These guys are just waiting to blow up and make it big. So everyone keep buying their albums and supporting them by going to their concerts."