Almost Cool: Beta Band - Self-Titled
- Aaron Coleman's review: "Even though there are a couple stumbles, the group is still definitely one to watch in terms of their output." Rated 7.
- http://www.almostcool.org/mr/98/

Pitchfork: The Beta Band - The Beta Band
- Brent DiCrescenzo's review: "It was Pet Sounds as performed by rednecks from Tolkein's Middle- Earth." Rated 8.6.
- http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/record_review/15407