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The Heroes To Zeros title is actually an apt synopsis of the Beta Band story, which began on a high note with a string of three promising EPs in the late 90s and a sharp creative decline ever since. But getting off the couch for some touring appears to have done the Beta boys a world of good, improving their focus and compositional clarity on the new album. The typical twaddle of their hazy-dazy past has been replaced with some genuine tunes. Even if the album’s most exhilarating moments sound like they were swiped from the Super Furry Animals, Heroes To Zeros is a welcome turnaround.
