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    Various Artists

    Moms Like Us Too

    (1999)

    Reviewed by Daniel Johnston

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    Label BEC RecordingsHM Magazine #77May 1999
    electronicmodern rockpunkska punk

    This label's growing roster is showcasing 22 songs from 12 quality bands. In addition to the well known tunes by many of these bands, there are also a few previously unreleased tracks, like this version of "Numb" by Project 86, "I Love You" by Pep Squad, "Serena" by Fold Zan, "CalmDown" from The Dingees, and "Girl From Rosewood Lane" and "Electric Car" by Joy Electric. We also get introduced to two new projects - Swing Praise (a swing version of "Amazing Grace") and a song from Not For The Crowd. The overall impact of this compilation, however, is how easily it shows you the strength of the BEC label's roster.

    Other coverage for this album

    Art for the Ears 1999Reviewed by Marco PovervestFor a nice acquaintance with BEC Recordings, this sampler was made with not only music your moms will enjoy. The CD opens quite friendly, however, with ska from The OC Supertones (two songs) followed by the keyboardbeats of Joy Electric (three songs). But then some heaviness breaks loose. It's Project 86, the rapcore fanatics (two songs). Most of our moms run away screaming. Most of them will…The Phantom Tollbooth 1999Reviewed by Tony LaFianzaBrandon Ebel and BEC records recently released a compilation record featuring eleven different artists plus a cut from a CD of swing-style praise songs. Featured bands generally get about two songs in a row starting off with "In Between" by the Supertones from their new Chase the Sun release on BEC. These ska superstars played for the Pope when he visited St. Louis recently, and this is a good…

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