Beat is the 2nd studio album by the Trip-Hop band Bowery Electric. It was released on November 12th, 1996 on Kranky Limited. The album was liked by critics, gaining generally positive reviews, and Melody Maker named the album the "rock LP of the year" Read more on Last.fm.
Bowery Electric was an American band formed in New York in 1993 by Lawrence Chandler and Martha Schwendener. They released three albums between 1995 and 2000, including the critically praised Beat (1996).
Formed by Lawrence Chandler and Martha Schwendener in late 1993, Bowery Electric played their first show in New York City in January 1994. The band's debut double 7-inch single was recorded by Kramer and released by Hi-Fidelity Recordings in 1994. After listening to it, Kranky contacted the band. Read more on Last.fm
